Trip from Muncy, PA to City of Scranton, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 51m

Distance

94.2 mi

152 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$15

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 25 min

4 AM

1h 43m ★

6 AM

1h 51m

8 AM

2h 8m

10 AM

1h 57m

12 PM

1h 55m

3 PM

1h 58m

5 PM

2h 7m

8 PM

1h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Muncy, PA

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City of Scranton, PA

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Trip Overview

This 94.2-mile journey from Muncy, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA, is a straightforward drive that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 51 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it offers a practical way to travel between two points in Pennsylvania's Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, this route prioritizes efficiency over extensive sightseeing, making it ideal for those looking to reach their destination without much fuss. The mixed drive profile suggests a comfortable travel experience without major logistical challenges, suitable for any traveler.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

47.1 miles from Muncy, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	47.4 mi	51m
I 81	32.4 mi	39m
I 180	10.1 mi	11m
River Street	1 mi	1m
South Main Street	0.9 mi	1m
Susquehanna Trail Road	0.2 mi	<1m
Cedar Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m
East Water Street	<0.1 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 47.4 mi, about 51m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muncy, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

Start on North Green Alley

40 ft · 4 sec · North Green Alley

Turn right onto PA 405

213 ft · 11 sec · East Water Street

Turn left onto South Main Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · South Main Street

Continue on Susquehanna Trail Road

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Merge onto I 180

10 mi · 11 min · I 180

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 56 sec

Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg Use the right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 21 sec

Merge onto I 80

47 mi · 51 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 260B Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

Merge onto I 81

32 mi · 39 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the short duration of 1 hour and 51 minutes, this route is best tackled as a single-day trip, offering flexibility in your departure time. You can leave in the morning to arrive by midday or depart in the afternoon to reach Scranton in the early evening. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, planning around two fuel stops isn't critical unless your vehicle is exceptionally inefficient. Keep an eye out for the transitions between the Keystone Shortway and I-81, as these are key points where the road character changes, ensuring you're prepared for any shifts in speed limits or traffic.

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 47.1 miles from Muncy, PA, or about 53m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 47.4 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 25m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 47.1 miles or 53m 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 29m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Muncy, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Muncy, PA

This is one driving day of about 94.2 miles and 1h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Muncy, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 47.4 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Mifflinville, PA

47 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

California, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Mifflinville, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.1 miles from Muncy, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.4 mi from route ~4 min detour

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 94 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 405 / East Water Street

Turn right onto PA 405 / East Water Street

Navigation decision point

11.7 mi into trip | ~14m in

Take the exit toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

12 mi into trip | ~15m in

Keep slight left at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

59.8 mi into trip | ~1h 7m 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

94 mi into trip | ~1h 51m 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

$15.37 one way

$30.74 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.56	$16.90	$33.80
premium	$4.86	$18.04	$36.07
diesel	$5.61	$20.80	$41.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$40–$65

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 33 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	28.3	$9.89	$4.52
Efficient EV	23.6	$8.24	$3.77
EV Truck/SUV	37.7	$13.19	$6.03

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026

Origin

Muncy, PA

Afternoon in Muncy on Tuesday

Local time

2:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Afternoon in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

2:49 PM

EDT

Current temp

74°F

Mostly Sunny

SE 3 to 14 mph 3% chance 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

11 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 51m 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?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, with 45% of your travel occurring on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 47.4 miles, primarily on the Keystone Shortway, indicating periods of steady highway cruising. While the I-81 and I-180 segments offer direct travel, the overall character is balanced, avoiding the monotony of an all-interstate journey. This blend allows for both efficient travel and a less demanding driving experience as you transition between road types.

45% 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: 47.4 mi on Keystone Shortway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 405 / East Water Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

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 94.2 miles you will encounter 10 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: near the start (PA 405 / East Water Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

About the Cities

Starting in Muncy, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1797

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 51m. Total distance: 94.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 51m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (45%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 47.4 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.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

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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Trip from Muncy, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

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Blink Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Muncy, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Same local time

11 degrees warmer at arrival

1h 51m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

About the Cities

Starting in Muncy, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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