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Trip from Winfield, PA to Scranton, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 52m

Distance

93.4 mi

150 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min
4 AM
1h 44m ★
6 AM
1h 53m
8 AM
2h 9m
10 AM
1h 58m
12 PM
1h 57m
3 PM
1h 59m
5 PM
2h 8m
8 PM
1h 48m

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

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Downtown Winfield, PA, PA

Winfield, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Winfield, PA to Scranton, PA covers 93.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m 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, Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 44.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.48 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

46.7 miles from Winfield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 52m. Total distance: 93.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (35%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

The drive from Winfield, PA to Scranton, PA covers 93.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 17 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 44.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 15 / Westbranch Highway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 15 / Westbranch Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 11 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 15 / Westbranch Highway

Turn right onto US 15 / Westbranch Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
6
11.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward PA 254: Broadway

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 254: Broadway
5
58.5 mi into trip | ~1h 7m in

Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
7
92.8 mi into trip | ~1h 51m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
93.2 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in | Biden Street

Turn left onto Biden Street

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 44.1 mi 48m
I 81 32.4 mi 39m
Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway 9.6 mi 10m
Broadway Road 2 mi 3m
Westbranch Highway 1.8 mi 2m
River Street 1 mi 1m
Cedar Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Biden Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 44.1 mi, about 48m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on PA 304

0.2 mi · 35 sec · PA 304
2

Turn right onto US 15

1.8 mi · 2 min · Westbranch Highway
Use the right lane.
3

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
4

Continue on PA 147

9.6 mi · 10 min · Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway
5

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 37 sec
Toward PA 254: Broadway Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn right onto PA 254

2.0 mi · 3 min · Broadway Road
7

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 49 sec
8

Merge onto I 80

44 mi · 48 min · Keystone Shortway
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
10

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81
11

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
12

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
13

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
15

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
16

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
17

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 46.7 miles from Winfield, PA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 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 21 miles or 26m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 46.7 miles or 54m in

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

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 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 Winfield, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Winfield, PA

This is one driving day of about 93.4 miles and 1h 52m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Winfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 44.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 46.7 mi from Winfield, PA · 54m into the drive

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mifflinville, PA

47 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

Danville, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mifflinville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 46.7 miles from Winfield, 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.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 40

Nescopeck, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 93.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 93.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 93.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 93.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.4 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 33.3

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 53.4

Drums, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.2 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 33.3

Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.48 one way

$30.97 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $16.96 $33.92
premium $4.93 $18.11 $36.23
diesel $5.61 $20.62 $41.24

Estimated Tolls: $0.67

Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway (9.6 mi) $0.67

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Target - Tesla Supercharger

Selinsgrove, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Exxon - Tesla Supercharger

Milton, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wilkes-Barre Township Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Scranton, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Scranton Carbondale Hwy

Scranton, PA

IONNA

10 DCFC

Ruby Tuesday - Tesla Supercharger

Bloomsburg, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Shoppes at Montage - Tesla Supercharger

Moosic, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 7 ChargePoint Network: 4 EV Connect: 2 Electrify America: 2 Blink Network: 1 SWTCH: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28 0 $9.81 $4.48
Efficient EV 23.4 0 $8.17 $3.74
EV Truck/SUV 37.4 0 $13.08 $5.98

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Winfield, PA

Morning in Winfield on Friday

Local time

7:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

47°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Morning in Scranton on Friday

Local time

7:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

4 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

1h 52m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Winfield, PA to Scranton, PA covers 93.4 miles and takes about 1h 52m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, Central Susquehanna Valley Thruway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 46.7 miles from Winfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.48 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 15 / Westbranch Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 58.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

The route from Winfield, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

How this page is built

Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. EV charging comes from the NREL Alternative Fuels dataset. National park proximity is from the NPS API. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.

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