Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 50m
Distance
87.9 mi
142 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Burnside, PA
Michael Taccetta
This 87.9-mile trip from the City of Scranton, PA, to Burnside, PA, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 1 hour and 50 minutes. You'll primarily navigate along the American Legion Memorial Highway, Chestnut Street, and Sunbury Road. With a projected fuel cost of around $15, this drive offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Since there are no designated stops and the route is characterized by frequent turns, it's best suited for travelers who enjoy a more engaging local road experience rather than a quick highway transit.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
44 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 67.5 mi | 1h 19m |
| Chestnut Street | 4.5 mi | 6m |
| Sunbury Road | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| Locust Gap Highway | 3.6 mi | 4m |
| Fairgrounds Road | 2.2 mi | 2m |
| Bear Valley Road | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| Brennans Farm Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Burnside, PA.
Start on Cedar Avenue
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 901
Continue on PA 901
Continue on PA 901
Continue on PA 54; PA 901
Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road
Continue on South 6th Street
Turn left onto PA 61
Continue on PA 61
Turn left onto PA 125
Turn right onto PA 125
Continue on PA 125
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour and 50-minute duration, this drive is easily manageable in one day. Consider an early morning departure from Scranton to maximize your daylight hours and avoid any potential afternoon traffic. Since this is a local, turn-heavy route, keep your GPS handy and be mindful of posted speed limits. With a modest fuel cost of $15, you likely won't need extensive refueling stops, but it's always wise to top off before you leave Scranton to ensure you have plenty of gas for the entire 87.9-mile journey.
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.
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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 44 miles or 52m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Burnside, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 87.9 miles and 1h 50m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 44 miles from City of Scranton, 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 67.5 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 80.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto River Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward PA 901: Minersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Turn left onto PA 61 / Chestnut Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$14.57 one way
$29.15 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.96 | $31.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.05 | $34.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.41 | $38.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.4 | 0 | $9.23 | $4.22 |
| Efficient EV | 22 | 0 | $7.69 | $3.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 35.2 | 0 | $12.31 | $5.63 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Burnside on Sunday
Local time
8:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Unavailable
60°F
New Philadelphia, PA
44 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with 0% highway share. The road personality is more about navigating local thoroughfares than covering long distances at high speeds. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 67.5 miles along the American Legion Memorial Highway. This suggests a journey that requires your attention to direction changes, offering a more intimate feel with the Pennsylvania landscape as you move from Scranton to Burnside.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near River Street.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Burnside, PA is easy. At 1h 50m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 50m. Total distance: 87.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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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