Spanning 175.7 miles from Guilford Siding to Scranton, this journey takes approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes to complete. Because it functions as a single-day trip, you can easily manage the drive without needing an overnight stay. Your route primarily follows Guilford Station Road, New Franklin Road, and Wayne Road, keeping you entirely off the major interstates. Budgeting around $29 for fuel should comfortably cover your travel expenses for the duration of the trip. Navigating this path through Pennsylvania is straightforward, making it a practical choice if you prefer local roads over the bustle of highway traffic.
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
87.6 miles from Guilford Siding, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 50m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway
117.9 mi
2h 19m
I 81
50 mi
59m
Wayne Road
1.9 mi
3m
Guilford Station Road
1.3 mi
4m
River Street
1 mi
1m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.7 mi
1m
New Franklin Road
0.6 mi
1m
Cedar Avenue
0.2 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 Guilford Siding, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
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Start on Church Road
91 ft·11 sec·Church Road
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Turn sharp left onto Guilford Station Road
1.3 mi·4 min·Guilford Station Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto New Franklin Road
0.6 mi·1 min·New Franklin Road
4
Turn right onto PA 316
1.9 mi·3 min·Wayne Road
5
Continue on PA 316
0.1 mi·9 sec·Wayne Avenue
6
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·41 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
50 mi·59 min·I 81
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·32 sec
11
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi·1 min·George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi·4 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
13
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
115 mi·2 hr 15 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
15
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
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Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this 175.7-mile drive, plan for at least one stop to stretch your legs and stay alert. Departing early in the day is your best strategy to navigate these local roads while visibility is at its peak. Since you aren't relying on highways, keep a close eye on your fuel gauge, as local road travel can sometimes be less predictable than main thoroughfares. You have the advantage of flexibility here, so take your time and utilize that single recommended stop to break up the nearly three-hour duration effectively.
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 87.6 miles from Guilford Siding, PA, or about 1h 50m 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 39 miles or 52m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 87.6 miles or 1h 50m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Guilford Siding, 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 Guilford Siding, PA
This is one driving day of about 175.1 miles and 3h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 39 miles from Guilford Siding, 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 11
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 174.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0 mi into trip|~0m in|Guilford Station Road
Turn sharp left onto Guilford Station Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
4.2 mi into trip|~10m in|I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
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54.4 mi into trip|~1h 10m 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
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59.3 mi into trip|~1h 17m 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.
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174.9 mi into trip|~3h 34m 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
$29.03 one way
$58.06 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$31.79
$63.59
premium
$4.93
$33.96
$67.92
diesel
$5.61
$38.66
$77.32
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$29
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 61.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.5
0
$18.39
$8.40
Efficient EV
43.8
0
$15.32
$7.00
EV Truck/SUV
70
0
$24.51
$11.21
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
20 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 14, 2026
Origin
Guilford Siding, PA
Morning
in Guilford Siding on Sunday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:47 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 mph2% chanceLive 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
13 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
3h 35m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive as you make your way through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With a highway share of 0%, you won't experience the typical monotony of high-speed interstate travel; instead, the road demands your full attention. The personality of this trip is defined by its winding local segments, which keep the experience engaging from start to finish. Since the entire distance is traveled on local roads, you should prepare for a varied pace rather than a sustained, fast-moving commute.
Only 29% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
17 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?
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 early in the drive near Guilford Station Road.
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 11 significant decision points across 175.1 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: near the start (Guilford Station Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.2 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.4 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.
On the drive from Guilford Siding, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Marysville along the way.
Marysville
54.2 mi in|~1h 10m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 35m. Total distance: 175.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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.
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 City of 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: near the start (Guilford Station Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.2 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 54.4 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Possible but tiring. At 3.6 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.2 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
