If you are planning a trip from Guilford Siding to Scranton, prepare for a 175.9-mile journey that takes approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes to complete. This route is best suited for a single-day trip, as it covers a manageable distance entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Budget roughly $29 for fuel to cover the distance comfortably. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a highway cruise, you should plan for active driving time. It is a straightforward excursion that connects these two Pennsylvania points without requiring an overnight stay, making it a convenient option for travelers looking to move between these locations efficiently.
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
87.8 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
0.3 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 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
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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
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
18
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
19
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Since you are facing a nearly three-hour drive on local roads, try to depart early in the day to avoid potential congestion on smaller connectors. You have the flexibility of a single planned stop, which allows you to break up the 2h 55m duration according to your own comfort level. Given the lack of major highways, pay close attention to your navigation as you transition between Guilford Station Road and New Franklin Road. Keep your fuel budget of $29 in mind, and consider topping off your tank before you leave to avoid searching for stations along the more rural stretches of the route. Taking advantage of that one scheduled break will keep you refreshed for the more technical sections of the journey.
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 87.8 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 87.8 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 57m
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 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 175.6 miles and 3h 36m.
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 13
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.
6
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
$29.11 one way
$58.22 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg61 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$31.88
$63.77
premium
$4.93
$34.06
$68.11
diesel
$5.61
$38.77
$77.54
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: 61.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
52.7
0
$18.44
$8.43
Efficient EV
43.9
0
$15.36
$7.02
EV Truck/SUV
70.2
0
$24.58
$11.24
Gas CO2
61 kg
EV CO2
21 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 16, 2026
Origin
Guilford Siding, PA
Late night
in Guilford Siding on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
12:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
2 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
3h 36m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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 very different experience than a typical interstate trek, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate primarily via Guilford Station Road, New Franklin Road, and Wayne Road, which prioritize local connectivity over high-speed travel. The character of the drive is defined by its turn-heavy nature, requiring your full attention as you transition through various local segments. Since there are no long, uninterrupted highway stretches, the pace remains consistent and deliberate throughout the 175.9 miles. Be prepared for a technical drive that keeps you engaged with the road at all times.
Only 28% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 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 13 significant decision points across 175.6 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 Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Marysville along the way.
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 3h 36m. Total distance: 175.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 36m 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 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 Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.
