This 141.3-mile journey from Scranton to Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania, is designed for a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 52 minutes to complete. You'll navigate primarily local roads, with no highway driving, making it a more engaging, turn-heavy experience. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $23. This route keeps you within the Northeast region of the US. It’s a manageable distance that allows for a relaxed pace and flexibility for spontaneous stops along the way.
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
70.7 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 25m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway
134.3 mi
2h 38m
Forge Road
3.1 mi
5m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.9 mi
1m
River Street
0.9 mi
1m
Fairfield Street
0.4 mi
1m
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
York Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Front Street
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 134.3 mi, about 2h 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Boiling Springs, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi·38 sec·Wyoming Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.2 mi·22 sec·Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft·12 sec·Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi·1 min·River Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
118 mi·2 hr 19 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Continue on I 81
0.9 mi·1 min·George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
9
Continue on I 81
16 mi·19 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·19 sec
Exit 49Toward PA 641: High StreetUse the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight right at fork
201 ft·5 sec
Toward PA 641: High St
12
Turn straight onto PA 641
281 ft·12 sec·West Trindle Road
13
Turn left onto Fairfield Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Fairfield Street
14
At end of road, turn left onto PA 74
0.3 mi·44 sec·York Road
15
Turn right onto Westminster Drive
0.1 mi·25 sec·Westminster Drive
16
Turn left onto SR 2003
3.1 mi·5 min·Forge Road
17
Continue on Front Street
0.2 mi·24 sec·Front Street
18
At end of road, turn left onto PA 174
101 ft·2 sec·East 1st Street
19
Arrive at destination
PA 174
Trip Plan
With a total duration of under 3 hours, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, offering plenty of flexibility for your departure time. Consider an early start to maximize daylight and minimize potential traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch is over 134 miles, so plan for a break before you feel the need. With a fuel cost estimate of $23, it’s an economical option. Keep an eye out for the transition onto Forge Road and the George N. Wade Memorial Bridge, as these mark key points in your route.
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 70.7 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 134.3 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 31 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 25m 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 18m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Boiling Springs, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 141.3 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Scranton, 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 American Legion Memorial Highway for about 134.3 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 137.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lackawanna Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
136.9 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Take the exit toward PA 641: High Street
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 49
Toward PA 641: High Street
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137.1 mi into trip|~2h 44m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 641: High St
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 641: High St
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.43 one way
$46.85 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$25.66
$51.31
premium
$4.93
$27.40
$54.81
diesel
$5.61
$31.20
$62.39
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.4
0
$14.84
$6.78
Efficient EV
35.3
0
$12.36
$5.65
EV Truck/SUV
56.5
0
$19.78
$9.04
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (65% 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
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
N 8 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Boiling Springs, PA
Late night
in Boiling Springs on Sunday
Local time
3:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Sunny
N 7 mph0% chanceLive forecast
42°F
East Franklin, PA
71 mi in
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
4 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 52m 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.
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument
National Monument
More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...
1 mi from route
~3 min detour
Free
near mile 136.4
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
~13 min detour
Free
near mile 97.5
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive with a 0% highway share. The American Legion Memorial Highway will be your main companion for the longest stretch, a continuous 134.3 miles. This suggests a drive that largely stays off major interstates, likely offering a more varied landscape and potentially slower speeds as you pass through different communities. The character of the drive will evolve as you transition from the American Legion Memorial Highway onto Forge Road and finally the George N. Wade Memorial Bridge, indicating a gradual shift in the immediate surroundings.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 134.3 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 52m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 134.3 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. 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 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument and 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 Boiling Springs, PA before heading back.
