Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
4h 13m
Distance
211.3 mi
340 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$35
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
Earlston, PA
Haneul Trac
Scranton, PA to Earlston, PA is 211.3 miles and takes about 4h 13m via American Legion Memorial Highway and Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip primarily stays within the Northeast region, making it a straightforward journey. The drive offers a mixed experience, blending faster highway travel with other road types. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you ample time to reach your destination without feeling rushed.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 2h 5m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 131.1 mi | 2h 34m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 65.1 mi | 1h 11m |
| Lincoln Highway | 7.2 mi | 10m |
| Main Street | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Dwight D Eisenhower Highway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Harrisburg Pike | 1 mi | 2m |
| George N. Wade Memorial Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Earlston, PA.
Start on Cedar Avenue
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Continue on I 81
Continue on I 81
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 11
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 76; PATP
Take the exit
Continue on I 70
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
Merge onto I 70; US 30
Turn left onto US 30 BUS
Turn left onto PA 26
Continue on PA 26
Turn left onto PA 26
Arrive at destination
For this 211.3-mile trip, consider an early morning departure from Scranton to maximize your daylight hours. With a total estimated drive time of 4h 13m, you'll likely only need one planned stop. Given the longest uninterrupted stretch is over 131 miles, it's wise to ensure you have adequate fuel before embarking on that segment. The fuel cost is estimated at $35, so keep that in mind when budgeting for your journey. This route is easily achievable in a single day, offering flexibility for when you choose to depart.
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.
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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.6 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 25m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Earlston, 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.
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 City of Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 211.3 miles and 4h 13m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
106 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 46 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 105.6 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 131.1 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 133.3 and 202 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward US 30: Breezewood, Everett, Hancock MD
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70 toward US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$35.03 one way
$70.06 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $38.37 | $76.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $40.98 | $81.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $46.65 | $93.30 |
Estimated Tolls: $8.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$35
Tolls
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$68–$93
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 63.4 | 0 | $22.19 | $10.14 |
| Efficient EV | 52.8 | 0 | $18.49 | $8.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 84.5 | 1 | $29.58 | $13.52 |
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 kg (66% 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
Late night in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Earlston on Tuesday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
46°F
Middlesex, PA
106 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
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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This route offers a mixed drive, with 31% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 131.1 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway, which likely offers a more continuous travel experience. The inclusion of the Pennsylvania Turnpike suggests periods of faster, more direct travel, while other segments, potentially following the Lincoln Highway, might provide a different pace. Expect the road character to evolve throughout the 4h 13m duration, shifting between open highway and potentially more varied local road conditions.
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 133.3 miles in.
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 211.3 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 133.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 133.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 135 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Scranton, PA and Earlston, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp, Everett and Hancock.
Middlesex
Patp
Everett
Hancock
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 13m. Total distance: 211.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface 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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