This 210.5-mile journey from Everett, Pennsylvania, to Scranton, Pennsylvania, is easily managed as a single-day trip, typically taking around 4 hours and 11 minutes. You'll navigate primarily via the American Legion Memorial Highway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike before transitioning to I-81. With a fuel cost estimated at $35, this drive offers a straightforward transit through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The route is characterized as a 'mixed drive,' suggesting a blend of road types rather than a pure interstate experience. It's a practical option for getting between these two points efficiently.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
105.3 miles from Everett, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 2h 5m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway
117.9 mi
2h 19m
Pennsylvania Turnpike
72.5 mi
1h 20m
I 81
12.7 mi
15m
Harrisburg Pike
1.1 mi
2m
River Street
1 mi
1m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.7 mi
1m
Ashcom Road
0.4 mi
1m
West Main Street
0.4 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 117.9 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Everett, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 26
85 ft·6 sec·North Spring Street
2
Turn right onto US 30 BUS
0.4 mi·1 min·West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3
Turn left onto West 5th Avenue
0.1 mi·15 sec·West 5th Avenue
4
Turn right onto Black Valley Road
0.3 mi·40 sec·Black Valley Road
5
Turn slight right onto Ashcom Road
0.4 mi·1 min·Ashcom Road
6
Turn right
0.2 mi·1 min
7
At end of road, turn right onto I 70; I 76; PATP
73 mi·1 hr 20 min·Pennsylvania Turnpike
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi·2 min
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, HarrisburgUse the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·54 sec
Toward US 11 North: HarrisburgUse the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Continue on US 11
1.1 mi·2 min·Harrisburg Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
12
Merge onto I 81
13 mi·15 min·I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
14
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
15
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·32 sec
16
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi·1 min·George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi·4 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
18
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
115 mi·2 hr 15 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
20
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
23
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
24
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
25
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 4-hour duration, starting your drive in the morning is advisable to allow ample time for any unexpected delays or spontaneous breaks. While only one stop is indicated, consider planning a brief pause around the halfway point to stretch and refuel. The longest stretch of 117.9 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway means you can cover a significant distance without frequent turns. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on that longer segment, to ensure a smooth transit through Pennsylvania.
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 105.3 miles from Everett, PA, or about 2h 5m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.9 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 46 miles or 53m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 105.3 miles or 2h 5m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 24m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Everett, 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 Everett, PA
This is one driving day of about 210.5 miles and 4h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 46 miles from Everett, 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 117.9 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 18
5 decision points cluster between mile 74 and 209.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
7
74 mi into trip|~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 81, US 11: Carlisle, Harrisburg
7
74.9 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 11 North: Harrisburg
6
89.4 mi into trip|~1h 45m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
6
94.3 mi into trip|~1h 52m in|I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
209.9 mi into trip|~4h 9m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$34.90 one way
$69.80 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg74 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$38.22
$76.44
premium
$4.93
$40.82
$81.65
diesel
$5.61
$46.48
$92.95
Estimated Tolls: $9.43
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(72.5 mi)$9.43
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
$35
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$69–$94
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 73.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $22 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
63.2
0
$22.10
$10.10
Efficient EV
52.6
0
$18.42
$8.42
EV Truck/SUV
84.2
1
$29.47
$13.47
Gas CO2
74 kg
EV CO2
25 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 14, 2026
Origin
Everett, PA
Morning
in Everett on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
6:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
SW 3 to 7 mph64% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:38PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
46°F
Middlesex, PA
105 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
16 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
4h 11m on the road
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
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...
6 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 116.1
On Tuesday morning, September 11, 2001, the U.S. came under attack when four commercial airliners were hijacked and used to strike targets on the ground. Nearly 3,000 people tragically lost their live...
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 40% of your travel occurring on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch measures 117.9 miles, primarily on the American Legion Memorial Highway, which will likely provide a consistent pace. As you progress, the road character will shift, incorporating segments of the Pennsylvania Turnpike and then I-81, offering a varied driving experience. This blend means you'll encounter both open-road cruising and potentially more varied traffic conditions as you approach your destination.
40% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 117.9 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 74 miles in.
Driving Effort9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 210.5 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 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Everett, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Marysville.
Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
Doable as a same-day drive at 4h 11m. Total distance: 210.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
4h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117.9 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.43 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania 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.
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 Scranton, 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 74 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 74.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument, Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Flight 93 National Memorial. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 4.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 8.4 hours — manageable with a long break at Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
