Traveling from Scranton to Guilford Siding covers 175.2 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 34 minutes behind the wheel. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate sprint, you should plan on this being a dedicated one-day trip. Budget approximately $29 for fuel to cover the distance, which remains entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Navigating via Cedar Avenue, River Street, and the American Legion Memorial Highway means you will avoid major interstates for the duration of the journey. It is a straightforward route that works best for travelers who prefer local roads over highway monotony.
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
87.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 44m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway
168.6 mi
3h 19m
Wayne Road
1.9 mi
3m
Guilford Station Road
1.3 mi
4m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.9 mi
1m
River Street
0.9 mi
1m
New Franklin Road
0.6 mi
1m
Wayne Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 168.6 mi, about 3h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Guilford Siding, 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
51 mi·1 hr·American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Take the exit
0.3 mi·45 sec
Toward Wayne Ave
9
Turn left onto PA 316
0.3 mi·32 sec·Wayne Avenue
10
Continue on PA 316
1.9 mi·3 min·Wayne Road
11
Turn left onto New Franklin Road
0.6 mi·1 min·New Franklin Road
12
Turn right onto Guilford Station Road
1.3 mi·4 min·Guilford Station Road
13
Turn sharp right onto Church Road
91 ft·4 sec·Church Road
14
Arrive at destination
Church Road
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 3-hour and 34-minute drive, try to depart early in the day to navigate the local roads while visibility is at its best. You only need to account for one stop along the 175.2-mile distance, so pace your break to coincide with your fuel needs to keep your $29 budget on track. Since the entire route relies on local roads like Cedar Avenue and River Street, stay alert for changing speed limits and intersection traffic. Make sure your vehicle is prepared for a drive that requires frequent steering adjustments rather than steady highway cruising. Flexibility is your biggest advantage here, so feel free to adjust your departure time to avoid local rush hours.
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 87.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 168.6 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 39 miles or 47m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.6 miles or 1h 44m 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 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Guilford Siding, 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 175.2 miles and 3h 34m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 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 168.6 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 8
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 175.2 — 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
4
1.1 mi into trip|~2m in
Take the ramp
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.
5
171.1 mi into trip|~3h 24m in|PA 316 / Wayne Avenue
Turn left onto PA 316 / Wayne Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
175.2 mi into trip|~3h 34m in|Church Road
Turn sharp right onto Church Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$29.05 one way
$58.09 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$31.81
$63.62
premium
$4.93
$33.98
$67.96
diesel
$5.61
$38.68
$77.36
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.6
0
$18.40
$8.41
Efficient EV
43.8
0
$15.33
$7.01
EV Truck/SUV
70.1
0
$24.53
$11.21
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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 15, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Morning
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Guilford Siding, PA
Morning
in Guilford Siding on Sunday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
Harrisburg, PA
88 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
2 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
3h 34m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route is characterized by constant turns rather than long, straight stretches. With a highway share of 0%, you won't be dealing with the typical cruise-control rhythm of a major interstate. Instead, the path demands your full attention as you transition through various local corridors. The character of the road remains consistent, favoring technical navigation over speed. Because there is no extended highway time, you will find the journey feels more like a deliberate local traversal than a cross-country haul.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 168.6 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
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.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is easy. At 3h 34m 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. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 34m. Total distance: 175.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
The longest stretch is about 168.6 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
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 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Guilford Siding, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
