Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Liverpool, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 24m
Distance
111.3 mi
179 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 15m
★
6 AM
2h 25m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 32m
12 PM
2h 30m
3 PM
2h 33m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Liverpool, PA
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Trip Overview
This 111.3-mile journey from Scranton to Liverpool, Pennsylvania, is a manageable day trip, estimated to take about 2 hours and 24 minutes. You'll be following a mix of major roads including the Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, and US 11. With a fuel cost estimated at $18, this drive offers a straightforward travel experience primarily within the Northeast region of PA. Given its relatively short duration and the nature of the route, it's best tackled in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
55.7 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 35.5 mi | 39m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 32.7 mi | 39m |
| US 11 | 20.1 mi | 27m |
| Point Township Drive | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| North Susquehanna Trail | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Continental Boulevard | 3 mi | 3m |
| Northumberland Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Susquehanna Trail | 1.7 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 35.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Liverpool, 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
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River Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
33 mi
·
39 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9
Merge onto I 80
36 mi
·
39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
11
Turn right onto PA 54
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
12
Turn right onto US 11
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northumberland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on US 11
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Point Township Drive
14
Continue on US 11
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Front Street
15
Turn left onto US 11
512 ft
·
21 sec
·
King Street
16
Turn right onto US 11; PA 405
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Water Street
Use the right lane.
17
Continue on US 11
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
18
Turn left onto US 11; US 15
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
North Susquehanna Trail
Use the left lane.
19
Take the exit onto US 11; US 15
20 mi
·
27 min
·
US 11; US 15
Toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Race Street
89 ft
·
6 sec
·
Race Street
21
Turn right onto North Front Street
281 ft
·
17 sec
·
North Front Street
22
Turn left onto Poplar Street
64 ft
·
2 sec
·
Poplar Street
23
Arrive at destination
Poplar Street
Trip Plan
Given this is a 1-day, 111.3-mile drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize daylight and allow ample time for any unscheduled stops. The estimated fuel cost is $18, so factor that into your budget. While there are no designated stops in the data, keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 35.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway, as services can be spaced out on these types of local drives. Planning to refuel before you leave Scranton or shortly after you begin will ensure a smoother trip.
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 55.7 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.7 miles or 1h 7m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Liverpool, 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 111.3 miles and 2h 24m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 35.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 55.7 miles from Scranton, 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 165 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 91.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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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
6
73.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
|
US 11 / Northumberland Street
Turn right onto US 11 / Northumberland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
85.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 44m in
|
US 11; PA 405 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 11; PA 405 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
91.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 56m in
|
US 11; US 15
Take the exit onto US 11; US 15 toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.45 one way
$36.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.21 | $40.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.59 | $43.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.57 | $49.15 |
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: 38.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.4 | 0 | $11.69 | $5.34 |
| Efficient EV | 27.8 | 0 | $9.74 | $4.45 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.58 | $7.12 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Destination
Liverpool, PA
Morning in Liverpool on Tuesday
Local time
9:40 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
Danville, PA
56 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
16 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 24m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' for this 111.3-mile route, with only 18% of the journey on highways. This means you'll encounter more frequent turns and varied road conditions as you navigate through local areas. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll experience is 35.5 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before returning to a more intricate road profile. This drive is characterized by its frequent changes in direction and pace, requiring your attention throughout the 2-hour and 24-minute duration.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
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 111.3 miles you will encounter 16 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 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 73.9 miles (US 11 / Northumberland Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Liverpool, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Washingtonville
70.7 mi in
|
~1h 23m
About the Cities
Starting 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.
Arriving in Liverpool, PA
Full guide →Founded 1808
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 2h 24m. Total distance: 111.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 24m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 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 Liverpool, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
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 73.9 miles (US 11 / Northumberland Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Liverpool, 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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