Trip from Waynesburg, PA to Scranton, PA

Drive Time

5h 30m

Distance

330.6 mi

532 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$55

one way

EV Charging

Loading...

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 40 min
4 AM
5h 17m ★
6 AM
5h 30m
8 AM
5h 57m
10 AM
5h 39m
12 PM
5h 37m
3 PM
5h 41m
5 PM
5h 55m
8 PM
5h 22m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

borough of Pennsylvania, USA

Waynesburg, PA

Wikimedia Commons

Trip Overview

The drive from Waynesburg, PA to Scranton, PA covers 330.6 miles and takes about 5h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on East Greene Street, East High Street, Roy E for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $54.71 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.

Midpoint

165.3 miles from Waynesburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 45m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 5h 30m drive with frequent turns across 330.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East Greene Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way.

Route Complexity 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waynesburg, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
East Greene Street Unavailable Refreshing
East High Street Unavailable Refreshing
Roy E Unavailable Refreshing
Jefferson Road Unavailable Refreshing
Greene Street Unavailable Refreshing
Front Street Unavailable Refreshing
Low Hill Road Unavailable Refreshing
Mon/Fayette Expressway Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: East Greene Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Waynesburg, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on North Porter Street

466 ft · 22 sec · North Porter Street
2

Turn left onto East Greene Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East Greene Street
3

Turn slight right onto East High Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · East High Street
4

Turn left onto Roy E. Furman Highway

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Roy E. Furman Highway
5

Turn left onto Jefferson Road

3.2 mi · 4 min · Jefferson Road
6

Continue on Greene Street

2.3 mi · 3 min · Greene Street
7

Continue on Jefferson Road

4.2 mi · 6 min · Jefferson Road
8

Turn left

5.6 mi · 8 min
9

Turn straight onto Front Street

1.2 mi · 1 min · Front Street
10

Continue on Low Hill Road

3.0 mi · 4 min · Low Hill Road
11

Turn left

0.9 mi · 1 min
12

Merge slight left onto Mon/Fayette Expressway

6.0 mi · 6 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway
13

Take the exit slight right toward I 70 East: New Stanton

0.6 mi · 1 min · I 70 East: New Stanton
14

Merge slight left onto Dwight D Eisenhower Highway

20 mi · 27 min · Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
15

Take the exit slight right toward PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont

0.3 mi · 1 min · PA Turnpike 66 North: Delmont
16

Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

13 mi · 13 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
17

Continue straight

0.3 mi · 36 sec
18

Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

0.3 mi · 49 sec · US 22 East: Blairsville
19

Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

34 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
20

Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

14 mi · 19 min · Admiral Peary Highway
21

Continue on William Penn Highway

17 mi · 19 min · William Penn Highway
22

Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

0.5 mi · 45 sec · I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
23

Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
24

Merge slight left

41 mi · 44 min
25

Keep slight left

4.0 mi · 4 min
26

Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

12 mi · 14 min · I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
27

Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

0.2 mi · 31 sec · I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
28

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
29

Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

0.7 mi · 1 min · I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
30

Merge slight left

32 mi · 39 min
31

Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

0.2 mi · 22 sec · PA 307
32

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
33

At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
34

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
35

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
36

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
37

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 165.3 miles from Waynesburg, PA, or about 2h 45m into the drive.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 1h 19m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 165.3 miles or 2h 45m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 4h 30m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Waynesburg, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Waynesburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 330.6 miles and 5h 30m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Waynesburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 165.3 mi from Waynesburg, PA · 2h 45m into the drive

Downtown Jamestown, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Jamestown, NY

165 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Pacing Suggestions

Lakewood, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Jamestown, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 165.3 miles from Waynesburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Scranton, PA

The final approach into Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scranton, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$54.71 one way

$109.41 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 116 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $59.86 $119.72
premium $4.92 $64.06 $128.13
diesel $5.64 $73.45 $146.90

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$55

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$80–$105

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 115.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $35 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 99.2 1 $34.71 $15.87
Efficient EV 82.7 0 $28.93 $13.22
EV Truck/SUV 132.2 1 $46.28 $21.16

Gas CO2

116 kg

EV CO2

39 kg (66% less)

Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast data refreshed 17 hours ago

Origin

Waynesburg, PA

Afternoon in Waynesburg on Monday

Local time

3:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Afternoon in Scranton on Monday

Local time

3:04 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

16 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

5h 30m on the road

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Waynesburg, PA to Scranton, PA covers 330.6 miles and takes about 5h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Greene Street, East High Street, Roy E. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 165.3 miles from Waynesburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $54.71 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward 5h 30m drive. You will face about 0 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Waynesburg, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Waynesburg, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Was this route helpful?

Thanks for your feedback!

Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!

/500

Explore More

Explore more options from Waynesburg, PA or browse trips ending in Scranton, PA.

Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.

Explore maps for Waynesburg, PA or Scranton, PA on MapSof.net.