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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Middletown, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

86 mi

138 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

6 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 16m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Middletown, PA, PA

Middletown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Scranton, PA to Middletown, PA is 86 miles and takes about 2h 22m via Roosevelt Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and North Berwick Turnpike, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive primarily stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a local feel rather than a major interstate experience. Expect a more turn-heavy journey, so keep your attention on the road. This is a manageable one-day trip, perfect for when you want a straightforward drive without the need for an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

43 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Roosevelt Highway 30.9 mi 47m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 23.4 mi 33m
North Berwick Turnpike 11.9 mi 20m
Morgan Highway 4.6 mi 8m
PA 92 3.3 mi 6m
Winola Road 2.4 mi 4m
North Scranton Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
Golden Mile Road 2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Roosevelt Highway — 30.9 mi, about 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Middletown, PA.

1

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue
2

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Adams Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 11; PA 307

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on US 11; PA 307

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit onto PA 307

0.2 mi · 43 sec · PA 307
Toward PA 307 North Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn left onto PA 307

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Keyser Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn right onto PA 307

4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
8

Turn straight onto PA 307

2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
9

Continue on PA 307

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Airport Drive
10

Continue on PA 307

9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway
11

Continue on PA 92

3.3 mi · 6 min · PA 92
12

Turn left onto US 6

2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto US 6

7.2 mi · 10 min · Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
15

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 46 sec · River Street
16

Continue on US 6

7.4 mi · 10 min · Roosevelt Highway
17

Continue on US 6

6.9 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
19

Continue on US 6

12 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
20

Continue on US 6

2.0 mi · 3 min · Golden Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Continue on US 6

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
22

Turn right onto US 6

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the right lane.
23

Continue on US 6

0.8 mi · 2 min · York Avenue
24

Continue on US 6

0.8 mi · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Continue on US 6

1.4 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
26

Continue on US 6

6.5 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
27

Continue on US 6

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
28

Turn right onto North Berwick Turnpike

12 mi · 20 min · North Berwick Turnpike
29

Arrive at destination

Berwick Turnpike

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 22m duration and turn-heavy nature, consider departing Scranton in the morning to give yourself ample time. While this is a single-day trip, planning for at least one brief stop around the halfway mark can help break up the drive and ensure you stay alert. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's wise to ensure your tank is full before leaving Scranton to avoid any unexpected detours for gas. Pay close attention to navigation, especially as you transition between the Roosevelt Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and North Berwick Turnpike, to manage the numerous turns effectively.

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 43 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 30.9 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 19 miles or 34m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 43 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 59m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Middletown, 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 86 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 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 Roosevelt Highway for about 30.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

British writer and journalist (1903–1950)

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Orwell, PA

43 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Tunkhannock, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Orwell, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 43 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

IONNA Charging Station

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 6.1

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18334662474

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 63.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street

Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | PA 307

Take the exit onto PA 307 toward PA 307 North

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 307 North
7
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue

Turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
23.5 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
6
63.4 mi into trip | ~1h 42m in | US 6 / Main Street

Turn right onto US 6 / Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$14.26 one way

$28.52 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.62 $31.23
premium $4.93 $16.68 $33.36
diesel $5.61 $18.99 $37.98

Estimated Tolls: $0.83

North Berwick Turnpike (11.9 mi) $0.83

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

$14

Tolls

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 30.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

6 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Scranton, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Scranton Carbondale Hwy

Scranton, PA

IONNA

10 DCFC

Shoppes at Montage - Tesla Supercharger

Moosic, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Moosic, PA

Moosic, PA

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Sheetz 662 (Scranton, PA)

Scranton, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tom Hesser Nissan

Dunmore, PA

IN_CHARGE

1 DCFC

Sylvester Chevrolet Inc

Peckville, PA

EV Connect

1 DCFC

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 Tesla: 1 Electrify America: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 EV Connect: 1 IONNA: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.8 0 $9.03 $4.13
Efficient EV 21.5 0 $7.52 $3.44
EV Truck/SUV 34.4 0 $12.04 $5.50

Gas CO2

30 kg

EV CO2

10 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 19, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

8:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

50°F

Rain Showers

NW 5 to 12 mph 97% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Middletown, PA

Morning in Middletown on Sunday

Local time

8:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Orwell, PA

43 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

10 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 22m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating frequent turns and potentially slower local roads for a significant portion of the 86 miles. With only a 20% highway share, anticipate a more engaged driving experience compared to a typical interstate trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 30.9 miles on the Roosevelt Highway, providing a brief period of more consistent travel before you resume more varied road conditions. This drive is less about speed and more about being present with the changing local roads as you make your way south.

Only 20% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 30.9 mi on Roosevelt 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 0.4 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 22m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 86 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (20%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 30.9 miles on Roosevelt Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.83 in tolls one way, starting with North Berwick 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, 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 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Middletown, PA before heading back.

How this page is built

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, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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