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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Saint Clair, 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 20m

Distance

66.4 mi

107 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 19 min
4 AM
1h 14m ★
6 AM
1h 20m
8 AM
1h 33m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 25m
5 PM
1h 32m
8 PM
1h 17m

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 Saint Clair, PA, PA

Saint Clair, PA

Mike Norris

Trip Overview

This 66.4-mile drive from Scranton, PA, to Saint Clair, PA, will take you about 1 hour and 20 minutes to complete. Designed as a single-day trip, this route stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With a fuel cost estimated at $11, it's an economical option for a short excursion. The journey primarily utilizes local roads, offering a turn-heavy driving experience rather than highway cruising. You'll want to factor in extra time for navigating these local roads efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway 59.7 mi 1h 10m
Skyline Drive 4.4 mi 5m
River Street 0.9 mi 1m
Joseph H. Long Boulevard 0.5 mi <1m
Cedar Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
West Hancock Street 0.1 mi <1m
North 2nd Street <0.1 mi <1m
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 Saint Clair, PA.

1

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
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 124B Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
7

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

0.5 mi · 44 sec · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
10

Turn left onto West Hancock Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · West Hancock Street
11

Turn right onto North 2nd Street

79 ft · 1 sec · North 2nd Street
12

Arrive at destination

North 2nd Street

Where to Stop

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

borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

West Hazleton, PA

33 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

Avoca, PA

Fuel and coffee

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

Nanticoke, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 33.2 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 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 66.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

4
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
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
8
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.
4
66.3 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in | West Hancock Street

Turn left onto West Hancock Street

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.01 one way

$22.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 23 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.06 $24.11
premium $4.93 $12.88 $25.75
diesel $5.61 $14.66 $29.32

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$11

Estimated CO2 emission: 23.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 19.9 0 $6.97 $3.19
Efficient EV 16.6 0 $5.81 $2.66
EV Truck/SUV 26.6 0 $9.30 $4.25

Gas CO2

23 kg

EV CO2

8 kg (65% 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

3:37 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

Saint Clair, PA

Late night in Saint Clair on Sunday

Local time

3:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

49°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

37 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 20m 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?

Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this entire 66.4-mile journey, with 0% highway share. The American Legion Memorial Highway will be your main companion for a significant stretch, featuring the longest uninterrupted segment of 59.7 miles. As you travel, you'll navigate through sections of Skyline Drive and River Street, experiencing a road personality that is more about local transitions than high-speed travel. This route offers a continuous engagement with the landscape through its frequent turns.

Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 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?

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 Effort 2/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Saint Clair, PA is easy. At 1h 20m 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 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 20m. Total distance: 66.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 20m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

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.

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 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Saint Clair, 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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