Origin
Middleburg, PA
Morning in Middleburg on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleburg, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 54m
10 AM
0h 49m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 44m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Middleburg, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is 35.5 miles and takes about 46 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward, same-day trip primarily within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Given its short distance and highway focus, it's a convenient option for quickly getting from point A to point B without extensive planning. You’ll spend most of your time on major roadways, making it an efficient choice for a quick transit.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| State Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Berwick Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Towanda Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 19.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Chestnut Street
2
Continue on Towanda Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Towanda Street
3
Turn left onto PA 940
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Berwick Street
4
Continue on PA 940
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 476
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
7
Merge onto I 476; PATP
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
10
Merge onto PA 315
523 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
12
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
14
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Middleburg, 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 115 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 35.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 476
Navigation decision point
Toward I 476
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 315 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
7
35.4 mi into trip
|
~46m 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
$5.89 one way
$11.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.54
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(19.5 mi)
$2.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$3
Total
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:59 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
67°F
Hudson, PA
18 mi in
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
46 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
46m 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 highway-focused drive for the most part, with 78% of the journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81. You'll experience a long, uninterrupted stretch of 19.5 miles on the Turnpike Northeast Extension, allowing for steady progress. The profile suggests a generally fast-paced drive, transitioning between these main arteries as you approach your destination. Expect consistent road conditions suitable for maintaining highway speeds for the majority of the trip.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.5 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 11 decision points packed into just 35.5 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
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 Middleburg, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Scranton along the way.
Scranton
24.7 mi in
|
~32m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $2.54 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.
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.
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 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Scranton, 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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