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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Rome, PA

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

Drive Time

1h 47m

Distance

67.7 mi

109 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$11

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 24 min
4 AM
1h 40m ★
6 AM
1h 48m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 53m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 54m
5 PM
2h 3m
8 PM
1h 43m

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 Rome, PA, PA

Rome, PA

C1 Superstar

Trip Overview

City of Scranton, PA to Rome, PA is 67.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 47 minutes via Roosevelt Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and PA 187, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local driving experience with plenty of turns, making it a good option for a shorter excursion. With a drive time under two hours, you can easily fit this into a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

33.9 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Roosevelt Highway 24.4 mi 38m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 21.5 mi 31m
PA 187 6.8 mi 9m
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
River Street 0.5 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Roosevelt Highway — 24.4 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Turn sharp right onto PA 187

6.8 mi · 9 min · PA 187
Use the straight / right lanes.
21

Arrive at destination

PA 187

Trip Plan

Given the relatively short duration of 1 hour and 47 minutes and a fuel cost around $11, this trip is best tackled as a single-day excursion. Consider departing in the morning to maximize daylight hours and allow for any spontaneous stops. Since the drive is not excessively long, you have the flexibility to take your time. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the longest stretch without significant turns is under 25 miles, and plan your fuel stops accordingly before you leave Scranton or as you approach Rome.

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 33.9 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 15 miles or 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 33.9 miles or 59m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Rome, 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.

Day 1

Settle into the route from City of Scranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 67.7 miles and 1h 47m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 24.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Tunkhannock, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Tunkhannock, PA

34 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

Dalton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Tunkhannock, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.9 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 6

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 60.9 — 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.
7
60.9 mi into trip | ~1h 37m in | PA 187

Turn sharp right onto PA 187

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.22 one way

$22.45 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 24 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.29 $24.59
premium $4.93 $13.13 $26.26
diesel $5.61 $14.95 $29.89

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$36–$61

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 20.3 0 $7.11 $3.25
Efficient EV 16.9 0 $5.92 $2.71
EV Truck/SUV 27.1 0 $9.48 $4.33

Gas CO2

24 kg

EV CO2

8 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 16, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Rome, PA

Late night in Rome on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

47 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

1h 47m 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 by its "turn-heavy local drive" profile, meaning you'll be navigating many intersections and changes in direction. Only 18% of the drive is on highways, so prepare for a more engaged driving experience. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 24.4 miles on Roosevelt Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the local roads resume. You'll primarily be on Roosevelt Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and PA 187, which contribute to the route's varied pace.

Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.4 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 1h 47m drive. You will face about 6 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 1h 47m. Total distance: 67.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (18%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on Roosevelt Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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 Rome, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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