Origin
Mifflinville, PA
Late night in Mifflinville on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mifflinville, PA to 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
1h 7m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mifflinville, PA
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Trip Overview
Mifflinville, PA to Scranton, PA is 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m via I 81, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a route that is largely focused on highway travel, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Given its short duration, this trip is easily accomplished within a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical option if you need to cover this specific stretch of road without much fuss.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Adams Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 32.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mifflinville, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Market Street
120 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right onto PA 339
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
6
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
8
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
11
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
12
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Mifflinville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 18.7 and 53.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~22m 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
4
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 307
7
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
5:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
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
29 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
1h 7m 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 drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the route utilizing major highways like I 81. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including a continuous segment of 32.4 miles on I 81. The character of the road is consistent for the most part, prioritizing direct travel over winding scenic byways. While there are brief moments on local roads like River Street, the overall feel is one of efficient transit, making it a predictable driving experience.
61% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32.4 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.9 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 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32.4 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.9 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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