This 140.9-mile journey from the City of Scranton, PA, to Boiling Springs, PA, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes. You'll be navigating primarily on local roads, with no significant highway driving, for an estimated fuel cost of $23. The route offers a consistent driving experience, making it ideal for a single-day excursion without needing an overnight stop. You'll travel the longest stretch of 134.3 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway. This drive stays within the Northeast region, offering a familiar landscape as you travel between two points in Pennsylvania.
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
70.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 24m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway
134.3 mi
2h 38m
Forge Road
3.1 mi
5m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.9 mi
1m
River Street
0.9 mi
1m
Fairfield Street
0.4 mi
1m
York Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Front Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 134.3 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Boiling Springs, PA.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft·12 sec·Cedar Avenue
3
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi·1 min·River Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
118 mi·2 hr 19 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Continue on I 81
0.9 mi·1 min·George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
7
Continue on I 81
16 mi·19 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 49Toward PA 641: High StreetUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft·5 sec
Toward PA 641: High St
10
Turn straight onto PA 641
281 ft·12 sec·West Trindle Road
11
Turn left onto Fairfield Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Fairfield Street
12
At end of road, turn left onto PA 74
0.3 mi·44 sec·York Road
13
Turn right onto Westminster Drive
0.1 mi·25 sec·Westminster Drive
14
Turn left onto SR 2003
3.1 mi·5 min·Forge Road
15
Continue on Front Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Front Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 174
101 ft·2 sec·East 1st Street
17
Arrive at destination
PA 174
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour and 51 minute duration, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day. You can depart Scranton at your leisure, perhaps after a morning coffee, and still arrive in Boiling Springs with plenty of daylight. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short distance, flexibility is your advantage. Pay attention to the numerous turns that characterize this route, especially on the American Legion Memorial Highway, which makes up the longest stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $23, and ensure you have enough to reach your destination comfortably, as the local road nature might mean fewer services directly on your path.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.3 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 31 miles or 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 24m 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 17m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boiling Springs, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, 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 City of Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 140.9 miles and 2h 51m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from City of Scranton, 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 134.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 140.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|River Street
Turn left onto River Street
Navigation decision point
5
1.3 mi into trip|~2m in|I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
136.5 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Take the exit toward PA 641: High Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward PA 641: High Street
6
136.6 mi into trip|~2h 43m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 641: High St
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 641: High St
5
140.9 mi into trip|~2h 51m in|PA 174 / East 1st Street
At end of road, turn left onto PA 174 / East 1st Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.36 one way
$46.72 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$25.58
$51.17
premium
$4.93
$27.33
$54.65
diesel
$5.61
$31.11
$62.22
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.3
0
$14.79
$6.76
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.33
$5.64
EV Truck/SUV
56.4
0
$19.73
$9.02
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 16, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Morning
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Boiling Springs, PA
Morning
in Boiling Springs on Sunday
Local time
11:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
East Franklin, PA
70 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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
10 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
2h 51m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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.
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...
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
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 97.2
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a 0% highway share. This means you'll be on more intimate roads for the entire 140.9 miles. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 134.3 miles, primarily on the American Legion Memorial Highway, indicating a largely consistent path. The road character is defined by frequent turns rather than long, straightaways or high-speed segments. You'll likely experience a more engaging driving experience, with constant adjustments needed as you follow the American Legion Memorial Highway and then Forge Road.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.3 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 0.2 miles in near River Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 51m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 51m. Total distance: 140.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 134.3 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 136.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Boiling Springs, PA before heading back.
