If you are looking to travel from Springville to Scranton, this 141.3-mile journey is best tackled as a straightforward day trip. Expect to spend approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes behind the wheel as you navigate through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Because this route relies entirely on local roads rather than major interstates, you should budget about $23 for fuel to cover the distance. Since there are no designated stops planned, the drive is efficient enough to complete in a single sitting. It is a practical choice for those who prefer backroad navigation over highway traffic, provided you are prepared for a turn-heavy experience.
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
70.4 miles from Springville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 28m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway
117.9 mi
2h 19m
I 81
15.8 mi
19m
Forge Road
2.4 mi
4m
River Street
1 mi
1m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.7 mi
1m
Fairfield Street
0.4 mi
1m
York Road
0.3 mi
<1m
Shirley Lane
0.2 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 117.9 mi, about 2h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Springville, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Hamilton Road
0.2 mi·48 sec·Hamilton Road
2
Turn right onto Shirley Lane
0.2 mi·1 min·Shirley Lane
3
Turn left onto Forge Road
2.4 mi·4 min·Forge Road
4
Turn right onto Westminster Drive
524 ft·18 sec·Westminster Drive
5
Turn left onto PA 74
0.3 mi·46 sec·York Road
6
Turn right onto Fairfield Street
0.4 mi·1 min·Fairfield Street
7
Turn right onto PA 641
0.2 mi·24 sec·West Trindle Road
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·30 sec
9
Merge onto I 81
16 mi·19 min·I 81
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi·14 sec
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·28 sec
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi·32 sec
13
Merge onto I 81
0.7 mi·1 min·George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on I 81
3.4 mi·4 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
15
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81
115 mi·2 hr 15 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
16
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
17
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
18
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
19
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the turn-heavy nature of this route, you should prioritize departing during daylight hours to ensure clear visibility for every navigation point. Since the drive takes just over two hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever it suits your schedule, though staying alert is key given the local road terrain. Keep your gas tank topped off before leaving Springville, as the $23 fuel estimate assumes steady progress without extra detours. Because there are no scheduled stops, consider keeping snacks and water within reach to avoid unnecessary breaks. Always double-check your GPS before each turn on Forge Road or Westminster Drive, as the reliance on local roads can make missing a single exit particularly inconvenient.
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 70.4 miles from Springville, PA, or about 1h 28m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.9 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 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.4 miles or 1h 28m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Springville, 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 Springville, PA
This is one driving day of about 140.8 miles and 2h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Springville, 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 117.9 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.1 and 140.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.1 mi into trip|~9m in|I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
19.9 mi into trip|~28m in
Take the exit toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
6
20.1 mi into trip|~28m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
6
25 mi into trip|~35m in|I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
140.6 mi into trip|~2h 52m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.34 one way
$46.69 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$25.57
$51.13
premium
$4.93
$27.31
$54.61
diesel
$5.61
$31.09
$62.17
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: 49.3 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
42.2
0
$14.78
$6.76
Efficient EV
35.2
0
$12.32
$5.63
EV Truck/SUV
56.3
0
$19.71
$9.01
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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 16, 2026
Origin
Springville, PA
Morning
in Springville on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning
in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
58°F
East Franklin, PA
70 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
24 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 53m 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...
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 43.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Prepare for a hands-on driving experience, as this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local road nature. You will spend 0% of your time on highways, relying instead on Shirley Lane, Forge Road, and Westminster Drive to reach your destination. Because the journey consists entirely of secondary roads, the pace is more technical and requires your full attention compared to a standard interstate cruise. There is no single long, uninterrupted stretch, meaning the character of the road changes frequently as you navigate the local turns. Expect a consistent, winding rhythm throughout the entire 141.3-mile trip.
Only 11% 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: 117.9 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.1 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 140.8 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 Springville, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Marysville along the way.
Marysville
19.9 mi in|~28m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 53m. Total distance: 140.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 117.9 miles on American Legion Memorial 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 City of Scranton, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.1 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 19.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 20.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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 City of Scranton, PA before heading back.
