Origin
West Mayfield, PA
Evening in West Mayfield on Sunday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Mayfield, PA to Scranton, PA
Drive Time
5h 59m
Distance
314.4 mi
506 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
5h 47m
★
6 AM
6h 0m
8 AM
6h 26m
10 AM
6h 9m
12 PM
6h 6m
3 PM
6h 10m
5 PM
6h 24m
8 PM
5h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Mayfield, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from West Mayfield, PA to Scranton, PA covers 314.4 miles and takes about 5h 59m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Keystone Shortway, I 81, Beaver Valley Expressway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 244.4 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $52.02 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
157.2 miles from West Mayfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 2m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 5h 59m drive with frequent turns across 314.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 32 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 244.4 miles.
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. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near West 7th Avenue.
Route Complexity
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 5h 59m drive. You will face about 25 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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West 7th Avenue
Turn left onto West 7th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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West 5th Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto West 5th Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.5 mi into trip
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~2m in
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West 4th Avenue
Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
34.9 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 East: Clarion
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
7
313.8 mi into trip
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~5h 58m in
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Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 244.4 mi | 4h 23m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | 18.7 mi | 20m |
| Mercer-New Wilmington Road | 6.3 mi | 8m |
| PA 158 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| Wallace Run Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Steingrabe Road | 1.2 mi | 1m |
| Glen Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 244.4 mi, about 4h 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Mayfield, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 251
237 ft
·
11 sec
·
37th Street
2
Turn left onto West 7th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 7th Avenue
3
Turn right onto 43rd Street
0.1 mi
·
31 sec
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43rd Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto West 5th Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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West 5th Avenue
5
Turn right onto 47th Street
342 ft
·
20 sec
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47th Street
6
Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
West 4th Avenue
7
Continue on 49th Street
0.2 mi
·
56 sec
·
49th Street
8
Turn left onto PA 551
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Wallace Run Road
9
Take the ramp
0.6 mi
·
1 min
10
Merge onto I 376 Toll
19 mi
·
20 min
·
Beaver Valley Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward PA 18
12
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
460 ft
·
10 sec
·
Mitchell Road
13
Turn left onto Glen Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Road
14
At end of road, turn left onto PA 18
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Wilmington Road
15
Turn right onto PA 158
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 158
16
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
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Beechwood Road
17
Turn left onto PA 956
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
South Market Street
18
Continue on PA 158
6.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Mercer-New Wilmington Road
19
Turn right onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Steingrabe Road
20
Turn right onto US 19
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
South Erie Street
21
Continue on US 19
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Perry Highway
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 80 East: Clarion
23
Merge onto I 80
244 mi
·
4 hr 23 min
·
Keystone Shortway
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
25
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
27
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
30
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
31
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
32
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
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 157.2 miles from West Mayfield, PA, or about 3h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 244.4 miles.
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 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 157.2 miles or 3h 2m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Mayfield, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 West Mayfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 314.4 miles and 5h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Mayfield, 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 244.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 157.2 mi from West Mayfield, PA · 3h 2m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
157 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 157.2 miles from West Mayfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 244.4 miles.
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.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$52.02 one way
$104.05 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
110 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $56.93 | $113.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $60.92 | $121.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $69.85 | $139.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$52
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$77–$102
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 110 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $33 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 94.3 | 1 | $33.01 | $15.09 |
| Efficient EV | 78.6 | 0 | $27.51 | $12.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 125.8 | 1 | $44.02 | $20.12 |
Gas CO2
110 kg
EV CO2
37 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Evening in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:29 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
1 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 59m 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 West Mayfield, PA to Scranton, PA covers 314.4 miles and takes about 5h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, Beaver Valley Expressway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 157.2 miles from West Mayfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $52.02 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 59m drive. You will face about 25 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (West 7th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (West 5th Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (West 4th Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from West Mayfield, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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