Scranton to Mifflin is 130.8 miles and takes about 2 hours 54 minutes via Keystone Shortway and US 522, with a fuel budget near $22 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a local, turn-heavy drive that's manageable in a single day. It offers a practical way to connect these two points without extensive highway time. Consider this route if you prefer a more direct, less interstate-focused journey.
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
65.4 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 18m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi
39m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
US 522
10.9 mi
13m
West Market Street
10.2 mi
11m
Route 235
9.1 mi
15m
Main Street
8.2 mi
14m
Point Township Drive
8.1 mi
11m
North Susquehanna Trail
3.4 mi
6m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 35.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Mifflin, 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
33 mi·39 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 151BToward 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
Continue on US 522
0.4 mi·48 sec·US 522
Use the straight lane.
20
Continue on US 522
10 mi·12 min·US 522
21
Turn left onto US 522
10 mi·11 min·West Market Street
22
Turn left onto PA 235
9.1 mi·15 min·Route 235
23
Turn right onto PA 35; PA 235
8.1 mi·14 min·Main Street
Use the straight lane.
24
Continue on PA 35
0.3 mi·34 sec·Washington Avenue
25
Continue on PA 35
372 ft·14 sec·Bridge Street
26
Turn left onto PA 35; SR 3002
0.1 mi·13 sec·South Main Street
27
Continue on PA 35; SR 3002
0.2 mi·24 sec·William Penn Highway
28
Enter roundabout onto PA 35
13 ft·0 sec·Wilson Street
29
Continue on PA 35
0.4 mi·44 sec·Wilson Street
30
Turn right onto Parker Street
500 ft·19 sec·Parker Street
31
Turn left onto Juniata Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Juniata Street
32
Turn left onto Main Street
86 ft·3 sec·Main Street
33
Arrive at destination
Main Street
Trip Plan
Given the 2 hour 54 minute duration, departing Scranton in the morning will allow ample time to reach Mifflin comfortably. With only one recommended stop and a relatively short drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your leisure. The fuel cost is estimated at $22, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before leaving Scranton, as opportunities for fuel may be less frequent on the local road sections. Pay close attention to navigation as you move between the named highways, particularly on the segments with more 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 65.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 18m 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 29 miles or 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.4 miles or 1h 18m 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 15m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mifflin, 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 130.8 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 Keystone Shortway for about 35.5 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 20
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 85.1 — 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|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
34.4 mi into trip|~43m in
Take the exit toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.68 one way
$43.37 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg46 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$23.75
$47.50
premium
$4.93
$25.37
$50.73
diesel
$5.61
$28.88
$57.76
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 45.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.2
0
$13.73
$6.28
Efficient EV
32.7
0
$11.45
$5.23
EV Truck/SUV
52.3
0
$18.31
$8.37
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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 20, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Mifflin, PA
Late night
in Mifflin on Tuesday
Local time
5:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
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
8 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 54m 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.
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...
28 mi from route
~69 min detour
Free
near mile 130.8
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with only 15% of the journey on highways. You'll experience a mix of roads, including the Keystone Shortway and American Legion Memorial Highway, before transitioning to US 522. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway. Be prepared for frequent changes in direction and speed as you navigate local roads between the more open highway segments. This driving profile suggests a need for attention and an adaptable driving style.
Only 15% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
33 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?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 20 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 Effort5/10
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 130.8 miles you will encounter 20 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Mifflin, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 130.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (15%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
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.
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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes — Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. 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 Mifflin, PA before heading back.
