This 111-mile drive from Palmyra to Scranton, Pennsylvania, is easily managed as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 53 minutes. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $18, it's an economical option for exploring within the Northeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, indicated by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, so expect frequent adjustments rather than long, straight stretches. Since there are no planned stops suggested and the drive is relatively short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. This journey offers a straightforward way to connect two points within the state without significant time commitment.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.9 miles from Palmyra, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 10m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
98.2 mi
1h 55m
Gravel Hill Road
3.4 mi
4m
Lindley Murray Road
1.7 mi
2m
Jonestown Road
1.4 mi
3m
Shirk's Church Road
1.2 mi
2m
River Street
1 mi
1m
North Railroad Street
0.9 mi
1m
Bellegrove Road
0.6 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 98.2 mi, about 1h 55m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra, PA and Scranton, PA.
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Start on North Lincoln Street
0.2 mi·46 sec·North Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
0.2 mi·22 sec·East Broad Street
3
Turn right onto North Railroad Street
0.9 mi·1 min·North Railroad Street
4
Continue on Gravel Hill Road
3.4 mi·4 min·Gravel Hill Road
5
Turn right onto Lindley Murray Road
1.7 mi·2 min·Lindley Murray Road
6
Continue on Shirk's Church Road
1.2 mi·2 min·Shirk's Church Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto Jonestown Road
1.4 mi·3 min·Jonestown Road
8
Turn left onto PA 934
0.6 mi·58 sec·Bellegrove Road
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·57 sec
10
Merge onto I 81
98 mi·1 hr 55 min·I 81
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
12
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
15
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
16
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the short 1 hour and 53-minute duration for this 111-mile trip, leaving in the morning offers maximum flexibility for your day. The estimated fuel cost is around $18, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart, as there are no designated stops for refueling along the way. Since this is a 'turn-heavy local drive' with no highway segments, be particularly mindful of road signs and local traffic patterns. A good tip for this specific route would be to familiarize yourself with the sequence of main roads like East Broad Street, North Railroad Street, and Gravel Hill Road beforehand, as they are key to navigating the numerous turns.
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 54.9 miles from Palmyra, PA, or about 1h 10m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.2 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 24 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.9 miles or 1h 10m 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 52m
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 Palmyra, 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 Palmyra, PA
This is one driving day of about 109.9 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Palmyra, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 98.2 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 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 109.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|East Broad Street
Turn left onto East Broad Street
Navigation decision point
6
8.9 mi into trip|~16m in|PA 934 / Bellegrove Road
Turn left onto PA 934 / Bellegrove Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
109.3 mi into trip|~2h 15m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
109.7 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
109.9 mi into trip|~2h 16m in|Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.22 one way
$36.44 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.96
$39.91
premium
$4.93
$21.31
$42.63
diesel
$5.61
$24.26
$48.53
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.54
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.39
$7.03
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
Palmyra, PA
Late night
in Palmyra on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
5:09 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph20% 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
27 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 16m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
5 mi from route
~14 min detour
Free
near mile 15.2
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this 111-mile route between Palmyra and Scranton is decidedly 'turn-heavy local drive,' with zero highway share. This means you'll be navigating a series of local streets and roads, including East Broad Street, North Railroad Street, and Gravel Hill Road, requiring constant attention to turns and speed limits. Unlike a highway cruise, this drive will feel more engaged, with the road's personality shifting as you move through different local areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't specified, but the overall profile suggests a dynamic driving experience rather than a monotonous one. Be prepared for a hands-on journey through Pennsylvania's local byways.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 98.2 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Gravel Hill Road. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near East Broad Street.
Driving Effort2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Palmyra, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 16m with 89% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (PA 934 / Bellegrove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.3 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
The longest stretch is about 98.2 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (East Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.9 miles (PA 934 / Bellegrove Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 109.3 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scranton, PA before heading back.
