This 122.1-mile journey from the City of Scranton, PA to Bressler, PA is comfortably manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 27 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate via the American Legion Memorial Highway and I-83, with some time spent on River Street. The fuel cost is estimated at $20, making it an economical option for a day out. Given its relatively short duration and limited stops recommended, this route offers a straightforward drive through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. It's a practical choice for a weekend excursion or a quick transfer.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
61 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 12m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi
2h 13m
I 83
3.7 mi
5m
River Street
0.9 mi
1m
Main Street
0.7 mi
1m
Highland Street
0.5 mi
<1m
I 283
0.5 mi
<1m
Eisenhower Boulevard
0.3 mi
<1m
Cedar Avenue
0.2 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 City of Scranton, PA and Bressler, PA.
1
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
114 mi·2 hr 13 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi·1 min
Exit 70Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, YorkUse the slight left lane.
7
Continue on I 83; US 322
3.7 mi·5 min·I 83; US 322
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi·22 sec
Exit 46AToward I 283 South: Harrisburg International AirportUse the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 283
0.5 mi·42 sec·I 283
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·31 sec
Exit 2Toward PA 441: SwataraUse the slight right lane.
11
Turn right onto PA 441
283 ft·15 sec·Lindle Road
12
Turn left onto PA 441
0.3 mi·28 sec·Eisenhower Boulevard
13
Turn right onto PA 441
0.5 mi·56 sec·Highland Street
14
Turn left onto Main Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Main Street
15
Turn left onto Center Street
191 ft·7 sec·Center Street
16
Turn right onto Chambers Street
107 ft·3 sec·Chambers Street
17
Arrive at destination
Chambers Street
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just under 2.5 hours, this route from Scranton to Bressler is ideal for a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can easily complete the 122.1 miles without needing to break it up. Since there are no specific stops recommended, consider fueling up before you leave Scranton to ensure you have enough for the estimated $20 fuel cost, especially since the longest stretch is over 100 miles. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the American Legion Memorial Highway and I-83, as these can be points where you'll need to adjust your navigation.
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 61 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 12m 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61 miles or 1h 12m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bressler, 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 122.1 miles and 2h 27m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from City of Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.3 and 120.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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.
8
115 mi into trip|~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisbur...
8
119.6 mi into trip|~2h 22m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 46A
Toward I 283 South: Harrisburg International Ai...
7
120.3 mi into trip|~2h 23m in
Take the exit toward PA 441: Swatara
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 2
Toward PA 441: Swatara
5
120.6 mi into trip|~2h 24m in|PA 441 / Eisenhower Boulevard
Turn left onto PA 441 / Eisenhower Boulevard
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.24 one way
$40.49 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg43 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$22.17
$44.34
premium
$4.93
$23.68
$47.36
diesel
$5.61
$26.96
$53.92
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.6
0
$12.82
$5.86
Efficient EV
30.5
0
$10.68
$4.88
EV Truck/SUV
48.8
0
$17.09
$7.81
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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 17, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Late night
in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph20% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Bressler, PA
Late night
in Bressler on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
59°F
Shenandoah, PA
61 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
19 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 27m 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.
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 96.8
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
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...
19 mi from route
~48 min detour
Free
near mile 122.1
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 for much of this 122.1-mile route, with about a third of the journey on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 113.7 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway, offering a period of more consistent travel. While I-83 provides some highway miles, the overall profile suggests a route that weaves through local areas, requiring your attention to road changes and turns. This isn't a monotonous interstate cruise but rather a drive with a dynamic feel as you transition between different types of roads.
Only 3% 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: 113.7 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
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 1.3 miles in near I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 27m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Bressler, PA, road signs begin pointing toward York along the way.
York
115 mi in|~2h 15m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 27m. Total distance: 122.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
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.
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 1.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Bressler, PA before heading back.
