Traveling from Scranton to Quarryville covers 135.3 miles of Pennsylvania landscape, typically requiring about 3 hours and 2 minutes of driving time. Because this route is manageable within a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $22 for fuel will keep your tank full for the duration of the trip. Navigating through the Northeast region, you will transition from the city of Scranton down toward the rolling terrain of Quarryville. This drive serves as a practical connection between two distinct areas of the state, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach their destination without the need for multiple days on the road.
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
67.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi
1h 10m
Chestnut Street
9.5 mi
14m
Beaver Valley Pike
8.3 mi
12m
Lititz Pike
6.1 mi
11m
Stiegel Pike
6 mi
6m
Lancaster Avenue
5.6 mi
6m
North College Street
5.5 mi
6m
Skyline Drive
4.4 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 59.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Quarryville, 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
60 mi·1 hr 10 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit
0.4 mi·1 min
Exit 124BToward PA 61 North: Frackville
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Turn straight onto PA 61
500 ft·13 sec·Skyline Drive
8
Turn uturn onto PA 61
4.3 mi·5 min·Skyline Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Joseph H. Long Boulevard
10
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
11
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi·2 min·North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi·14 sec·Pottsville Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi·3 min·Route 61 South
14
Take the exit
0.1 mi·14 sec
15
Turn straight onto PA 183
0.6 mi·1 min·Pottsville Street
16
Turn left onto PA 183
0.3 mi·26 sec·South Sillyman Street
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Continue on PA 183
0.9 mi·2 min·Chestnut Street
18
Continue on PA 183
8.6 mi·12 min·Chestnut Street
19
Turn slight right onto PA 419
1.9 mi·2 min·Four Point Road
20
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
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Merge onto I 78; US 22
3.6 mi·4 min·William Penn Highway
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Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Exit 13Toward PA 501: BethelUse the slight right lane.
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Turn left onto PA 501
0.3 mi·42 sec·Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
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Continue on PA 501
1.2 mi·1 min·Lancaster Avenue
Use the right lane.
25
At end of road, turn right onto PA 501
4.1 mi·4 min·Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on PA 501
5.5 mi·6 min·North College Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on PA 501
6.0 mi·6 min·Stiegel Pike
28
Continue on PA 501
4.2 mi·4 min·Furnace Hill Pike
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Continue on PA 501
2.4 mi·3 min·Furnace Hills Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
30
Continue on PA 501
1.7 mi·2 min·North Broad Street
31
Continue on PA 501
6.1 mi·11 min·Lititz Pike
32
Continue on US 222; PA 272
1.3 mi·4 min·North Duke Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
33
Continue on South Duke Street
1.5 mi·3 min·South Duke Street
34
Turn right onto Eshelman Mill Road
0.5 mi·1 min·Eshelman Mill Road
35
Continue on Gypsy Hill Road
0.7 mi·1 min·Gypsy Hill Road
36
Continue on Gypsy Hill Road
1.4 mi·2 min·Gypsy Hill Road
37
Turn left onto US 222; PA 741
8.3 mi·12 min·Beaver Valley Pike
38
Continue on US 222
0.6 mi·52 sec·West 4th Street
39
Turn left onto US 222; PA 372
0.5 mi·1 min·West State Street
40
Turn right onto US 222
49 ft·0 sec·South Church Street
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Arrive at destination
US 222
Trip Plan
Since this is a straightforward 3-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. You only need to account for one planned stop to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment along the way. Keep in mind that because you are dealing with local roads rather than high-speed interstates, your travel time can be sensitive to local congestion, so factor in a little extra cushion. Before heading out, ensure your vehicle is prepared for a route that relies heavily on local thoroughfares rather than major infrastructure. A smart tip for this specific journey is to keep your navigation system active, as the frequent transitions between local roads can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention to the turn-heavy layout.
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 67.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 30 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 19m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quarryville, 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 135.3 miles and 3h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 59.7 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 17
5 decision points cluster between mile 61 and 88.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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61 mi into trip|~1h 12m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Frackville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
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61.5 mi into trip|~1h 14m in|PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Turn uturn onto PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
84.9 mi into trip|~1h 48m in
Take the ramp toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
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88.7 mi into trip|~1h 52m in
Take the exit toward PA 501: Bethel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward PA 501: Bethel
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88.9 mi into trip|~1h 53m in|PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue
Turn left onto PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$22.43 one way
$44.86 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$24.57
$49.13
premium
$4.93
$26.24
$52.48
diesel
$5.61
$29.87
$59.75
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
40.6
0
$14.21
$6.49
Efficient EV
33.8
0
$11.84
$5.41
EV Truck/SUV
54.1
0
$18.94
$8.66
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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 18, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
E 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Quarryville, PA
Afternoon
in Quarryville on Sunday
Local time
12:46 PM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
70°F
South Lebanon, PA
68 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
9 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
3h 2m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
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...
7 mi from route
~18 min detour
Free
near mile 93.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 2% of the journey spent on major highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads like Chestnut Street and Beaver Valley Pike. You can anticipate a steady rhythm with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 59.7 miles along the American Legion Memorial Highway. As you move away from the primary highway segments, the road character shifts, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns and transitions. This route offers a more hands-on driving experience compared to a standard highway haul.
Only 2% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
41 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.7 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 61 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 135.3 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 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 61.5 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 2m. Total distance: 135.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.7 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.
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 Quarryville, 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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 61.5 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.0 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at Quarryville, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
