Photo: Michael Taccetta
Drive Time
5h 9m
Distance
321.7 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$52
one way
The drive from West Mayfield, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 321.7 miles and takes about 5h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on West 7th Avenue, 43rd Street, West 5th Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $51.75 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
160.8 miles from West Mayfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 34m into the drive .
Expect a 5h 9m drive with frequent turns across 321.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| West 7th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 43rd Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 5th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 47th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West 4th Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| 49th Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Wallace Run Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Beaver Valley Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between West Mayfield, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
Start on 37th Street
Turn left onto West 7th Avenue
Turn right onto 43rd Street
At the end of the road, turn left onto West 5th Avenue
Turn right onto 47th Street
Turn left onto West 4th Avenue
Continue on 49th Street
Turn left onto Wallace Run Road
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 18
Turn right onto Mitchell Road
Turn left onto Glen Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
Turn right
Turn right onto Beechwood Road
Turn left onto South Market Street
Continue on Mercer-New Wilmington Road
Turn right onto Steingrabe Road
Turn right onto South Erie Street
Continue on Perry Highway
Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Clarion
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
Turn left onto River Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 16m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 160.8 miles or 2h 34m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Mayfield, 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 West Mayfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 321.7 miles and 5h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 160.8 mi from West Mayfield, PA · 2h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
161 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 160.8 miles from West Mayfield, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into City of 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 City of Scranton, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$51.75 one way
$103.50 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $58.25 | $116.50 |
| premium | $4.95 | $62.74 | $125.49 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $75.74 | $151.48 |
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: 112.6 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $34 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 96.5 | 1 | $33.78 | $15.44 |
| Efficient EV | 80.4 | 0 | $28.15 | $12.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 128.7 | 1 | $45.04 | $20.59 |
Gas CO2
113 kg
EV CO2
38 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in West Mayfield on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
59°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in City of Scranton on Saturday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
53°F
Jamestown, NY
161 mi in
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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