Road Trips from City of Scranton, PA
From Scranton, you can easily hit the road for a quick escape or a more substantial drive. There are several options within a few hours, mostly on surface roads with gently rolling terrain, perfect for a day trip. For longer excursions, you'll find routes with mixed highway and surface roads that go further afield, offering access to national memorials and scenic trails. These longer drives often feature more varied terrain, including some hilly stretches.
Total Routes
11
Shortest
3.4h
With Parks Nearby
11
Full-day getaway
McConnellsburg, PA
3h 50m191 mi one way
This 3.8-hour drive takes you 191 miles south. The terrain is gently rolling, and the route includes surface roads. You'll pass by the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, offering opportunities for park visits along the way.
State Line, PA
3h 40m184.8 mi one way
At 184.8 miles and 3.7 hours, this trip offers a similar experience to McConnellsburg. The terrain is gently rolling with mostly surface roads. Like other southern Pennsylvania destinations, it provides access to the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Greenwood, PA
3h 26m170.6 mi one way
This 170.6-mile drive will take about 3.4 hours. It's primarily on surface roads with gently rolling terrain. You'll have opportunities to visit the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Mont Alto, PA
3h 37m175.5 mi one way
This destination is 175.5 miles away and takes about 3.6 hours to reach. The drive is mostly on surface roads with gently rolling terrain. You'll be near the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Greencastle, PA
3h 36m181.2 mi one way
A 3.6-hour journey covering 181.2 miles, this route uses mostly surface roads and features gently rolling terrain. It's comparable to other southern Pennsylvania destinations, with access to the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
Weekend trip
6 total in this range
Bear Rocks, PA
5h 23m282 mi one way
This is one of your longest options at 282 miles and 5.4 hours. The drive mixes highway and surface roads, and the terrain is gently rolling. It's notable for its proximity to significant historical sites like the Flight 93 National Memorial and Johnstown Flood National Memorial.
Mount Pleasant, PA
5h 27m285.7 mi one way
At 285.7 miles and 5.5 hours, this is the longest drive. The terrain is hilly, and the route combines highway and surface roads. It offers access to national memorials, including the Flight 93 National Memorial and Johnstown Flood National Memorial.
Everett, PA
4h 12m211 mi one way
This 4.2-hour drive covers 211 miles and uses a mix of highway and surface roads. The terrain is gently rolling. It's a good option if you want to visit both the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and the Flight 93 National Memorial.
Earlston, PA
4h 13m211.3 mi one way
Covering 211.3 miles and taking 4.2 hours, this trip uses mixed highway and surface roads with gently rolling terrain. It provides access to the Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and the Flight 93 National Memorial, similar to Everett.
Napier, PA
4h 12m222 mi one way
This 222-mile trip takes approximately 4.2 hours and is primarily on surface roads with gently rolling terrain. It's a direct route to areas near the Flight 93 National Memorial and Johnstown Flood National Memorial.
Browse by Mood
Bear Rocks, PA
5h 23m282 mi one way
Mount Pleasant, PA
5h 27m285.7 mi one way
Everett, PA
4h 12m211 mi one way
McConnellsburg, PA
3h 50m191 mi one way
When to Go
Spring
Spring offers a chance to explore the parks and trails near the southern Pennsylvania destinations, with gently rolling terrain making for pleasant drives.
Summer
Summer is ideal for longer drives to areas with national memorials, as the mixed highway and surface roads lead through gently rolling and hilly terrains.
Fall
The gently rolling terrain and surface roads leading to destinations like McConnellsburg are particularly scenic in the fall.
Winter
Short, direct trips on surface roads with flat terrain, like the one to Wyoming, PA, are practical for winter travel.
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