Scranton to Sheshequin is 72 miles and takes about 1 hour 57 minutes via Roosevelt Highway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, traversing the Northeast region. Expect a drive that primarily utilizes surface roads with limited highway time. It's a straightforward, relatively short trip that's easy to complete in a single day, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or an intermediate stop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 2m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Roosevelt Highway
24.4 mi
38m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.3 mi
33m
Morgan Highway
4.6 mi
8m
Towanda Bypass
4.1 mi
4m
PA 92
3.3 mi
6m
Winola Road
2.4 mi
4m
North Scranton Expressway
2.2 mi
3m
Golden Mile Road
2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Highway
— 24.4 mi, about 38m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Sheshequin, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi·43 sec·Wyoming Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi·50 sec·Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 11; PA 307
2.2 mi·3 min·North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto PA 307
0.2 mi·43 sec·PA 307
Toward PA 307 NorthUse the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto PA 307
0.1 mi·14 sec·North Keyser Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto PA 307
4.6 mi·8 min·Morgan Highway
7
Turn straight onto PA 307
2.4 mi·4 min·Winola Road
8
Continue on PA 307
0.1 mi·13 sec·Airport Drive
9
Continue on PA 307
9.8 mi·17 min·Roosevelt Highway
10
Continue on PA 92
3.3 mi·6 min·PA 92
11
Turn left onto US 6
2.6 mi·4 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Merge onto US 6
7.2 mi·10 min·Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
13
Continue on US 6
0.3 mi·38 sec·Main Street
14
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·46 sec·River Street
15
Continue on US 6
7.4 mi·10 min·Roosevelt Highway
16
Continue on US 6
6.9 mi·9 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on US 6
0.5 mi·1 min·State Street
18
Continue on US 6
12 mi·16 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
19
Continue on US 6
2.0 mi·3 min·Golden Mile Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on US 6
0.4 mi·53 sec·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21
Turn right onto US 6
0.6 mi·1 min·Main Street
Use the right lane.
22
Continue on US 6
0.8 mi·2 min·York Avenue
23
Continue on US 6
0.8 mi·2 min·Reuter Boulevard
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Continue on US 6
1.3 mi·1 min·Grand Army of the Republic Highway
25
Turn right
0.4 mi·24 sec
Toward US 220 North: Sayre
26
Merge onto US 220
4.1 mi·4 min·Towanda Bypass
27
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.6 mi·1 min·Bridge Street
28
Turn left onto Sheshequin Road
0.4 mi·56 sec·Sheshequin Road
29
Arrive at destination
Sheshequin Road
Trip Plan
Given the short duration of this 1 hour 57 minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider leaving Scranton after morning rush hour, perhaps around 9:30 AM, to make the most of your day. With only 72 miles, you won't need extensive stops for fuel or rest, though it's always wise to top off your tank before departing. The longest stretch on Roosevelt Highway is 24.4 miles, so you can anticipate a good portion of the drive being on more direct roads before you transition to local routes for the final leg into Sheshequin.
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 36 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 2m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 16 miles or 29m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 1h 2m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Sheshequin, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 72 miles and 1h 57m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Roosevelt Highway for about 24.4 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 62.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip|~4m in|PA 307
Take the exit onto PA 307 toward PA 307 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 307 North
7
2.7 mi into trip|~5m in|PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip|~42m in|US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
62.9 mi into trip|~1h 41m in|US 6 / Main Street
Turn right onto US 6 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$12.03 one way
$24.06 round trip
$4.24/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.67
$13.24
$26.48
premium
$5.01
$14.21
$28.41
diesel
$5.60
$15.87
$31.74
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.6
0
$7.56
$3.46
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.30
$2.88
EV Truck/SUV
28.8
0
$10.08
$4.61
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 Aug 29, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Evening
in Scranton on Monday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
NW 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Sheshequin, PA
Evening
in Sheshequin on Monday
Local time
8:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Sunny
SW 0 to 3 mph0% chanceLive forecast
54°F
Rush, PA
36 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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 57m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is mostly surface roads, with only about 8% of the drive on highways. You'll encounter the longest continuous stretch on Roosevelt Highway, covering 24.4 miles. After that, expect to transition to surface roads for the remainder of your trip. This means you'll likely notice more local traffic and intersections as you get closer to your destination.
Only 8% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 24.4 mi on Roosevelt Highway.
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 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.
Driving Effort6/10
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 72 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: at 0.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser 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.
Top landmarks
•St. Peter's Cathedral — historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
•Steamtown National Historic Site — railroad museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania
•Albright Memorial Building — library in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 57m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 57m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 24.4 miles on Roosevelt Highway. 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 Sheshequin, 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Sheshequin, PA before heading back.
