Scranton, PA to Everett, PA is 211 miles and takes about 4h 12m via American Legion Memorial Highway and Pennsylvania Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $35 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This one-day trip stays within Pennsylvania, taking you from the Northeast region to the same region. The drive offers a mixed profile, meaning you'll experience a variety of road types. With just one recommended stop and a fuel cost under $40, it's an accessible journey for most travelers looking for a straightforward drive.
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
105.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
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
1.5 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
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 131.1 mi, about 2h 34m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Everett, 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
13 mi·15 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·48 sec
Exit 52Toward US 11: New Kingstown, MiddlesexUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft·7 sec
Toward US 11 SouthUse the right lane.
10
Merge onto US 11
1.0 mi·2 min·Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward I 76, PATP
12
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi·37 sec
Toward I 76 West: PittsburghUse the slight right lane.
13
Merge onto I 76; PATP
65 mi·1 hr 11 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
14
Take the exit
0.3 mi·38 sec
Exit 161Toward US 30: Breezewood, Everett, Hancock MDUse the slight right lane.
15
Continue on I 70
1.3 mi·1 min·Dwight D Eisenhower Highway
16
Keep slight left at fork onto I 70
0.3 mi·1 min·I 70
Toward US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Baltimore
17
Merge onto I 70; US 30
7.2 mi·10 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
18
Turn left onto US 30 BUS
1.5 mi·2 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Turn right onto PA 26
85 ft·2 sec·North Spring Street
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Arrive at destination
PA 26
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, starting your drive in the morning from Scranton is ideal, allowing ample daylight for arrival in Everett. While the route has only one recommended stop, consider breaking up the longest stretch on the American Legion Memorial Highway for a quick stretch or fuel. The $35 fuel cost is an estimate, so checking local prices before you leave is always a good idea. Keep an eye out for the transition from the American Legion Memorial Highway to the Pennsylvania Turnpike, as this is a key point in your navigation.
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 105.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.1 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 46 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.5 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 Everett, 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 211 miles and 4h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 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 131.1 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 14
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.
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133.3 mi into trip|~2h 38m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 52
Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
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133.6 mi into trip|~2h 39m in
Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 11 South
7
135 mi into trip|~2h 42m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 West: Pittsburgh
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200.4 mi into trip|~3h 55m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 161
Toward US 30: Breezewood, Everett, Hancock MD
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202 mi into trip|~3h 57m in|I 70
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
Toward US 30 West, To I 70 East: Breezewood, Ba...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.98 one way
$69.96 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$38.31
$76.62
premium
$4.93
$40.92
$81.84
diesel
$5.61
$46.59
$93.17
Estimated Tolls: $8.46
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(65.1 mi)$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: 73.8 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
63.3
0
$22.15
$10.13
Efficient EV
52.8
0
$18.46
$8.44
EV Truck/SUV
84.4
1
$29.54
$13.50
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Late night
in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
31°F
Scattered Snow Showers
W 3 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 2:25AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Everett, PA
Late night
in Everett on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
15 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 12m on the road
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.
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...
2 mi from route
~4 min detour
Free
near mile 138.3
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 94.6
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 211
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route presents a mixed drive, with a significant 31% share on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on the American Legion Memorial Highway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 131.1 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway, so be prepared for extended periods of driving without frequent exits. Expect the road to transition between faster, more direct highway sections and potentially more varied local road segments as you progress toward Everett.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 131.1 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
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.
Driving Effort10/10
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 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Scranton, PA and Everett, PA, road signs point toward Middlesex, Patp and Hancock.
Middlesex
133.3 mi in|~2h 38m
Patp
134.6 mi in|~2h 41m
Hancock
200.4 mi in|~3h 55m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 12m. Total distance: 211 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 131.1 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $8.46 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
Yes — we found about 24 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Everett, 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. There are 24 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
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.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Everett, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
