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Trip from Waynesboro, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

3h 46m

Distance

183.5 mi

295 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$30

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 38 min
4 AM
3h 34m ★
6 AM
3h 47m
8 AM
4h 12m
10 AM
3h 56m
12 PM
3h 53m
3 PM
3h 57m
5 PM
4h 11m
8 PM
3h 39m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Waynesboro, PA

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 184.1-mile journey from Waynesboro, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA, is estimated to take around 3 hours to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including North Grant Street, Wayne Highway, and Wayne Road, with no highway driving involved. This route is perfectly suited as a single-day trip, allowing for a relaxed pace. With an estimated fuel cost of $30, it’s an economical option for exploring Pennsylvania. The drive offers a straightforward, turn-heavy local experience, making it a practical choice for getting between these two points in the Northeast region.

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

91.7 miles from Waynesboro, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway 117.9 mi 2h 19m
I 81 50 mi 59m
Wayne Highway 6.4 mi 10m
Wayne Road 4.8 mi 8m
River Street 1 mi 1m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge 0.7 mi 1m
North Grant Street 0.7 mi 1m
West Main Street 0.3 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 Waynesboro, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

1

Start on PA 16

0.3 mi · 51 sec · West Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
2

Turn right onto PA 316

0.5 mi · 1 min · North Grant Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
3

Continue on PA 316

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Wayne Highway
4

Continue on PA 316

0.2 mi · 18 sec · North Grant Street
5

Continue on PA 316

6.2 mi · 10 min · Wayne Highway
6

Continue on PA 316

4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road
7

Continue on PA 316

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Wayne Avenue
8

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 41 sec
9

Merge onto I 81

50 mi · 59 min · I 81
Use the straight / slight 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 3-hour duration and 184.1-mile distance, this route is easily manageable in a single day. Starting your drive in the morning will give you plenty of daylight and flexibility for any brief stops you might need. With only one recommended stop, you can plan your break strategically. Since there's no highway driving and the fuel cost is estimated at $30, keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you pass through local areas, as gas stations might be less frequent than on major interstates. Pay close attention to navigation as you’ll be on local roads for the entire journey.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 91.7 miles from Waynesboro, PA, or about 1h 57m 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 40 miles or 55m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 91.7 miles or 1h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 3h 6m

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 Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro, PA

This is one driving day of about 183.5 miles and 3h 46m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 40 miles from Waynesboro, 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.

Downtown Enola, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Enola, PA

92 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

Middlesex, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

South Lebanon, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 91.7 miles from Waynesboro, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before American Legion Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 117.9 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Spice Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.5 mi from route ~11 min detour Moderately mile 52.4

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Hours: 2–11 pm

+17176913131

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 183.5

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 144.2

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 183.5

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 183.5

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 183.5

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 170.4

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 183.5

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 183.5

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

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 0.3 and 183.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 316 / North Grant Street

Turn right onto PA 316 / North Grant Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
12.6 mi into trip | ~22m in | I 81

Merge onto I 81

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
62.8 mi into trip | ~1h 22m 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
67.7 mi into trip | ~1h 29m 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
183.3 mi into trip | ~3h 46m 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

$30.42 one way

$60.84 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 64 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $33.32 $66.64
premium $4.93 $35.59 $71.17
diesel $5.61 $40.51 $81.03

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$30

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$55–$80

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 64.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 55.1 0 $19.27 $8.81
Efficient EV 45.9 0 $16.06 $7.34
EV Truck/SUV 73.4 0 $25.69 $11.74

Gas CO2

64 kg

EV CO2

21 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

Waynesboro, PA

Morning in Waynesboro on Sunday

Local time

9:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

79°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

9:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 8% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

7 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

3h 46m 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 184.1-mile trip, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of highway; instead, prepare for a continuous series of local road navigation. This means you'll likely be adjusting your speed and direction frequently, making it feel more like a series of connected town drives rather than a high-speed transit. The character of the road will remain consistent throughout, focusing on local thoroughfares.

Only 27% 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 0.3 miles in near PA 316 / North Grant Street.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 183.5 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 0.3 miles (PA 316 / North Grant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 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 Waynesboro, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Marysville along the way.

Marysville

62.6 mi in | ~1h 22m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 46m. Total distance: 183.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 46m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Mostly surface roads route profile.

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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 0.3 miles (PA 316 / North Grant Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 12.6 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 62.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.8 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.6 hours — manageable with a long break at City of Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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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