Origin
Middleburg, PA
Morning in Middleburg on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
53°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleburg, PA to Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 9m
Distance
101.3 mi
163 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 0m
★
6 AM
2h 9m
8 AM
2h 27m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 16m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 101.3-mile drive from Middleburg, PA to Scranton, PA will take you about 2 hours and 9 minutes. It's a straightforward trip through Pennsylvania's Northeast region, easily manageable as a single-day adventure. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $17, making it a budget-friendly option. You'll primarily travel on the Keystone Shortway and I-81, with a final stretch on South Main Street in Scranton. The mixed drive profile suggests a blend of highway cruising and local road navigation. This route is a solid choice for a quick transition between two points in the same state.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.6 miles from Middleburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 35.5 mi | 39m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| South Main Street | 10.3 mi | 12m |
| Point Township Drive | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| North Susquehanna Trail | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Continental Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
| Susquehanna Trail | 2.4 mi | 3m |
| Northumberland Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 35.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Edmond Avenue
0.2 mi
·
42 sec
·
Edmond Avenue
2
Turn right
22 ft
·
2 sec
3
Turn right onto US 522; PA 104
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Street
4
Turn left onto US 522
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 11; US 15
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto US 11
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
7
Continue on US 11
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 11
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Point Township Drive
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 11
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northumberland Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn left onto PA 54
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
12
Merge onto I 80
35 mi
·
39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
14
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
16
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
19
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
20
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over two hours, this trip is best tackled in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you ample time to reach Scranton and settle in without feeling rushed. While there are no designated stops mentioned, consider a brief pause around the 35.5-mile mark on the Keystone Shortway if you need to stretch your legs. The fuel cost is estimated at $17, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before departing Middleburg. Keep an eye out for the transition from the Keystone Shortway to I-81 as this is a key point in your navigation.
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 50.6 miles from Middleburg, PA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 22 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.6 miles or 1h 6m 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 45m
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 Middleburg, 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 Middleburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 101.3 miles and 2h 9m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Middleburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 35.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
51 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.6 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 125 decision points cluster between mile 10.4 and 101.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Turn left onto US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
66.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
7
100.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 7m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
101.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 8m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
101.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 9m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.79 one way
$33.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.39 | $36.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.65 | $39.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.37 | $44.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$17
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$42–$67
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| Efficient EV | 25.3 | 0 | $8.86 | $4.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.5 | 0 | $14.18 | $6.48 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
6:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Mechanicsville, PA
51 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
9 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
2h 9m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
The journey is characterized as a 'mixed drive,' with about 32% of the route on highways. You'll experience a longest stretch of 35.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a good period of uninterrupted travel. Expect a combination of faster-paced highway driving and segments that may feel more local as you get closer to your destination. This blend means you won't be stuck in a monotonous interstate crawl for the entire duration, with the road changing character as you progress through the landscape.
32% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
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 10.4 miles in near US 522 / Susquehanna Trail.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 101.3 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 10.4 miles (US 522 / Susquehanna Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 100.6 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 9m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 9m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (32%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 10.4 miles (US 522 / Susquehanna Trail): Lane positioning matters here; at 66.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 100.6 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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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