Origin
Biglerville, PA
Late night in Biglerville on Sunday
Local time
3:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Biglerville, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 15m
Distance
156 mi
251 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 4m
★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 24m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 25m
5 PM
3h 38m
8 PM
3h 8m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Biglerville, PA
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Trip Overview
This 156-mile drive from Biglerville, PA to Scranton, PA takes approximately 3 hours and 15 minutes, making it a very manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily navigate via American Legion Memorial Highway, US 15, and I-83, with about 20% of the journey on highways. Budget around $26 for fuel for this journey, which is contained entirely within Pennsylvania. The route offers a straightforward travel experience, suitable for those looking for an efficient connection between these two Northeast locations. Given its manageable duration, an overnight stop isn't necessary unless you plan extensive detours.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78 miles from Biglerville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 41m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 113.7 mi | 2h 13m |
| US 15 | 22.5 mi | 30m |
| I 83 | 8.6 mi | 11m |
| Heidlersburg Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| East York Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 113.7 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Biglerville, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 234
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East York Street
2
Continue on PA 234
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Heidlersburg Road
3
Continue on PA 234
520 ft
·
14 sec
·
East Berlin Road
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
5
Merge onto US 15
17 mi
·
23 min
·
US 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 15
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
US 15
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto PA 581
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
9
Continue on PA 581
0.3 mi
·
21 sec
·
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
Exit 6A
Toward I 83 North: Harrisburg, Hershey
10
Merge onto I 83
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto I 83
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 83
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 51B
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
13
Merge onto I 81
114 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
15
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
18
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
19
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over 3 hours, this trip is best tackled in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of time to reach Scranton without feeling rushed. Plan for one stop to break up the 156 miles, perhaps after the longest stretch on American Legion Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $26 estimated cost is based on the full trip, and it's always wise to top off before starting if you're low. Since this is a shorter drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience.
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 78 miles from Biglerville, PA, or about 1h 41m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.7 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 34 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78 miles or 1h 41m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 40m
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 Biglerville, 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 Biglerville, PA
This is one driving day of about 156 miles and 3h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 34 miles from Biglerville, 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 American Legion Memorial Highway for about 113.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
78 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 34 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78 miles from Biglerville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before American Legion Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.7 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 135 decision points cluster between mile 6.6 and 155.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
6.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 15
Merge onto US 15
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
29.1 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
7
36 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
I 83
Take the exit onto I 83 toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
6
40 mi into trip
|
~57m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51B
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
7
155.4 mi into trip
|
~3h 14m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$25.86 one way
$51.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $28.33 | $56.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $30.25 | $60.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.44 | $68.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 54.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 46.8 | 0 | $16.38 | $7.49 |
| Efficient EV | 39 | 0 | $13.65 | $6.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.4 | 0 | $21.84 | $9.98 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:45 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
3 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
3h 15m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
5 mi from route
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 59.3
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 21.6
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 156-mile route, with only 20% of the journey on high-speed highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 113.7 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway, offering a solid period of consistent travel. As you progress, the road will likely shift between these more winding local roads and faster highway sections. This profile suggests a drive that requires your attention, with frequent adjustments and a varied driving experience.
Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.7 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 6.6 miles in near US 15.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 156 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (US 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (I 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Biglerville, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward York, Hershey, State College and Allentown.
York
29.1 mi in
|
~41m
Hershey
31.1 mi in
|
~44m
|
via PA 581
State College
36 mi in
|
~51m
|
via I 83
Allentown
40 mi in
|
~57m
About the Cities
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Full guide →Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 15m. Total distance: 156 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 113.7 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Scranton, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 6.6 miles (US 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 36 miles (I 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.3 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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