Origin
Mifflin, PA
Morning in Mifflin on Sunday
Local time
9:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mifflin, 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
2h 53m
Distance
129.8 mi
209 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
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6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 16m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mifflin, PA
Haneul Trac
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Mifflin, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA? This 129.8-mile drive should take you about 2 hours and 53 minutes, making it a perfect one-day adventure. You'll primarily be on the Keystone Shortway and I-81, with a small portion on South Main Street. With a fuel cost estimated at $22, this route offers a straightforward journey through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The mixed drive profile means you'll experience a variety of road types. This is a manageable distance, so you can easily complete it in a single day without needing an overnight stop.
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
64.9 miles from Mifflin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 35.5 mi | 39m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| South Main Street | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| US 522 | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| Route 235 | 9.1 mi | 16m |
| Route 35 North | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Point Township Drive | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| North Susquehanna Trail | 3.2 mi | 6m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 35.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mifflin, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto Tuscarora Street
375 ft
·
18 sec
·
Tuscarora Street
3
Turn right onto Juniata Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Juniata Street
4
Turn right onto Parker Street
500 ft
·
19 sec
·
Parker Street
5
Turn left onto PA 35
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Wilson Street
6
Enter roundabout onto PA 35; SR 3002
197 ft
·
3 sec
·
William Penn Highway
7
Continue on PA 35; SR 3002
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
William Penn Highway
8
Continue on PA 35; SR 3002
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
South Main Street
9
Turn right onto PA 35
372 ft
·
7 sec
·
Bridge Street
10
Continue on PA 35
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Washington Avenue
11
Continue on PA 35
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Route 35 North
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto PA 235
9.1 mi
·
16 min
·
Route 235
13
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 235
10 mi
·
11 min
·
US 522; PA 235
14
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 104
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Street
15
Turn left onto US 522
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on US 11; US 15
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn right onto US 11
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
18
Continue on US 11
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 11
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Point Township Drive
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 11
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northumberland Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn left onto PA 54
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
23
Merge onto I 80
35 mi
·
39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
24
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
25
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
27
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2 hour and 53 minute journey, starting your drive in the morning is a good idea, allowing you to arrive with plenty of daylight. With only one stop recommended, you have flexibility in planning your breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 35.5-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $22 is quite reasonable for this distance, so no major budget concerns there. Since this is a single-day trip, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 64.9 miles from Mifflin, PA, or about 1h 35m 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 29 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.9 miles or 1h 35m 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 23m
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 Mifflin, 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 Mifflin, PA
This is one driving day of about 129.8 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Mifflin, 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 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
65 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.9 miles from Mifflin, 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 175 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 129.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Juniata Street
Turn right onto Juniata Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Parker Street
Turn right onto Parker Street
Navigation decision point
5
18.8 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 522; PA 235
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 235
Navigation decision point
5
39.4 mi into trip
|
~57m in
|
US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Turn left onto US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
129.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m 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
$21.52 one way
$43.04 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.17 | $50.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.66 | $57.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.9 | 0 | $13.63 | $6.23 |
| Efficient EV | 32.5 | 0 | $11.36 | $5.19 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.9 | 0 | $18.17 | $8.31 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
9:28 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
27 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
2h 53m 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?
This drive offers a mixed experience, with 46% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches of faster driving, including a continuous 35.5-mile segment on the Keystone Shortway, which allows for steady progress. As you transition to I-81 and then South Main Street, the road character will likely shift, offering a change of pace from the more open highway sections. Expect a blend of efficient travel and more local road driving as you approach your destination.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
29 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 0.2 miles in near Juniata Street.
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 17 significant decision points across 129.8 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 0.2 miles (Juniata Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Parker Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (US 522; PA 235): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 129.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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 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: at 0.2 miles (Juniata Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Parker Street): Navigation decision point; at 18.8 miles (US 522; PA 235): Navigation decision point.
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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