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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Troy, 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 17m

Distance

84.6 mi

136 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$14

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 8m ★
6 AM
2h 18m
8 AM
2h 37m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 36m
8 PM
2h 12m

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

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Troy, PA

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Trip Overview

Scranton, PA to Troy, PA is 84.6 miles and takes about 2h 17m via Roosevelt Highway, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a route with numerous turns, characteristic of local driving, rather than a high-speed interstate journey. It's a straightforward, single-day trip perfect for when you want to get from point A to point B without a lot of fuss.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

42.3 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Roosevelt Highway 40.2 mi 1h 1m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 23.4 mi 33m
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
Main Street 1.9 mi 4m
Longest stretch: Roosevelt Highway — 40.2 mi, about 1h 1m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
28

Continue on US 6

9.3 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Highway
29

Continue on US 6; PA 14

0.8 mi · 1 min · Elmira Street
30

Continue on US 6

108 ft · 3 sec · West Main Street
Use the straight lane.
31

Arrive at destination

US 6

Trip Plan

Given the 2h 17m duration, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Consider departing in the morning to give yourself plenty of time. The longest stretch without a significant turn is just over 40 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly, perhaps around the midpoint of this segment. Keep an eye out for local road signage, as the numerous turns on this route will require your attention. A good strategy is to start with a full tank of gas to minimize any potential refueling worries.

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 42.3 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 40.2 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 42.3 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Troy, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

+

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

+

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 84.6 miles and 2h 17m.

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 40.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Wilmot, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Wilmot, PA

42 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.

Wilmot, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 42.3 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 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

$14.03 one way

$28.05 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 30 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $15.36 $30.72
premium $4.93 $16.41 $32.81
diesel $5.61 $18.68 $37.36

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$39–$64

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 29.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 25.4 0 $8.88 $4.06
Efficient EV 21.2 0 $7.40 $3.38
EV Truck/SUV 33.8 0 $11.84 $5.41

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 16, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:58 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 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

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

Destination

Troy, PA

Late night in Troy on Sunday

Local time

12:58 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

60°F

Wilmot, PA

42 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

45 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 17m 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 is a turn-heavy local drive, with only about 7% on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 40.2 miles on Roosevelt Highway. As you travel, you'll navigate a series of local roads, including Roosevelt Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, and Morgan Highway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed, as this route prioritizes local connections over continuous high-speed travel.

Only 7% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
31 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 40.2 mi on Roosevelt Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

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 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 17m 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 2h 17m. Total distance: 84.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (7%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 40.2 miles on Roosevelt Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

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 Troy, 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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