If you are planning a trip from Mifflinburg to Scranton, expect a straightforward journey covering 96.4 miles. You can comfortably complete this drive in about 2 hours, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. Budget approximately $16 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. Because the duration is relatively short, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you have extra plans at your destination. This route offers a practical connection between two distinct parts of the state, serving as a reliable transit option for travelers.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.2 miles from Mifflinburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
44.1 mi
48m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Old Turnpike Road
6.6 mi
9m
Market Street
3.6 mi
6m
PA 147
3.4 mi
3m
Broadway Road
2 mi
3m
Chestnut Street
1.2 mi
1m
River Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 44.1 mi, about 48m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mifflinburg, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
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Start on PA 45
1.2 mi·1 min·Chestnut Street
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Continue on PA 45
6.6 mi·9 min·Old Turnpike Road
3
Continue on PA 45
3.6 mi·6 min·Market Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·48 sec
Use the left lane.
5
Merge onto PA 147
3.4 mi·3 min·PA 147
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi·37 sec
Toward PA 254: BroadwayUse the slight right lane.
7
Turn right onto PA 254
2.0 mi·3 min·Broadway Road
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Take the ramp
0.4 mi·49 sec
9
Merge onto I 80
44 mi·48 min·Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
11
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
13
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
14
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
Since this is a quick 2-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility regarding your departure time to avoid potential peak traffic. You don't need to stress about rigorous stop planning, as the relatively short distance allows you to power through without needing extensive breaks. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge before setting out, as the $16 estimate can fluctuate based on current local prices. A great tip for this route is to prioritize your timing around the Keystone Shortway stretch, as it is the most significant segment of your drive. Enjoy the ease of a trip that gets you from Mifflinburg to Scranton with minimal logistical overhead.
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 48.2 miles from Mifflinburg, PA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 44.1 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 21 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 38m
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 Mifflinburg, 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 Mifflinburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 96.4 miles and 2h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Mifflinburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 44.1 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 11.5 and 96.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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11.5 mi into trip|~18m in
Take the ramp
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
15.2 mi into trip|~23m in
Take the exit toward PA 254: Broadway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 254: Broadway
4
15.5 mi into trip|~24m in|PA 254 / Broadway Road
Turn right onto PA 254 / Broadway Road
Navigation decision point
5
62 mi into trip|~1h 16m 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
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96.2 mi into trip|~2h 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
$15.98 one way
$31.96 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg34 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.50
$35.01
premium
$4.93
$18.70
$37.39
diesel
$5.61
$21.28
$42.57
Estimated Tolls: $0.46
Old Turnpike Road
(6.6 mi)$0.46
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Tolls
$0
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.9
0
$10.12
$4.63
Efficient EV
24.1
0
$8.44
$3.86
EV Truck/SUV
38.6
0
$13.50
$6.17
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% 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
Mifflinburg, PA
Morning
in Mifflinburg on Tuesday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning
in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
9:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph8% 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
25 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 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?
This trip is a mixed-drive experience that transitions between different road types. You will spend about 44% of your time on highways, balancing interstate speed with more moderate travel. The journey features a longest uninterrupted stretch of 44.1 miles on the Keystone Shortway, which provides a steady pace for a large portion of the trip. The remainder of your time is split between I-81 and Old Turnpike Road, requiring you to adapt to varying traffic flows as you navigate toward Scranton. Expect a functional drive that shifts from local connectivity to major interstate arteries.
44% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 44.1 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 11.5 miles in.
Driving Effort5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 96.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (PA 254 / Broadway Road): Navigation decision point.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h. Total distance: 96.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (44%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 44.1 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.46 in tolls one way, starting with Old Turnpike Road. 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.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 11.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 15.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 15.5 miles (PA 254 / Broadway Road): 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.
