Origin
Weigelstown, PA
Late night in Weigelstown on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weigelstown, PA to Scranton, 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
3h 3m
Distance
148.2 mi
239 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 52m
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6 AM
3h 3m
8 AM
3h 26m
10 AM
3h 11m
12 PM
3h 9m
3 PM
3h 12m
5 PM
3h 25m
8 PM
2h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weigelstown, PA
Mathias Reding
Trip Overview
This 148.2-mile drive from Weigelstown to Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a manageable one-day trip taking approximately 3 hours and 3 minutes. You'll primarily navigate the American Legion Memorial Highway and I-83, with a small portion on Church Road. With a fuel cost estimated at $25, this route is budget-friendly for a single day's excursion. The journey stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward travel experience. It's a good option if you're looking for a direct route with minimal time commitment.
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
74.1 miles from Weigelstown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 113.7 mi | 2h 13m |
| I 83 | 26.2 mi | 33m |
| Church Road | 4.5 mi | 8m |
| Carlisle Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Farmtrail Road | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 113.7 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weigelstown, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Alta Vista Road
88 ft
·
8 sec
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Alta Vista Road
2
Continue on Alta Vista Road
70 ft
·
11 sec
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Alta Vista Road
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 74
1.1 mi
·
1 min
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Carlisle Road
4
Turn left onto PA 238
1.9 mi
·
3 min
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Church Road
5
At end of road, turn left onto PA 238
257 ft
·
8 sec
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Church Road
6
Continue on PA 238
2.2 mi
·
4 min
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Church Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto PA 238
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Farmtrail Road
8
Continue on PA 238
0.4 mi
·
37 sec
·
Church Road
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
10
Merge onto I 83
22 mi
·
27 min
·
I 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit onto I 83
4.0 mi
·
5 min
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I 83
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Use the slight left lane.
12
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
47 sec
Exit 51B
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
13
Merge onto I 81
114 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
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American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
15
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
18
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
19
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
20
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you ample daylight to complete the drive. While only one stop is indicated, consider breaking up the 113.7-mile stretch on the American Legion Memorial Highway for a quick stretch or to refuel if needed. With a fuel cost around $25, keeping your tank topped off should be straightforward. Pay attention to road signage as you navigate the 'turn-heavy' sections to ensure you stay on course.
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 74.1 miles from Weigelstown, PA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.7 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 33 miles or 45m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.1 miles or 1h 34m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Weigelstown, 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 Weigelstown, PA
This is one driving day of about 148.2 miles and 3h 3m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from Weigelstown, 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 113.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 74.1 miles from Weigelstown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before American Legion Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.7 miles.
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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 147.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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PA 74 / Carlisle Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 74 / Carlisle Road
Navigation decision point
5
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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PA 238 / Church Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 238 / Church Road
Navigation decision point
7
28.2 mi into trip
|
~39m in
|
I 83
Take the exit onto I 83 toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
6
32.2 mi into trip
|
~44m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51B
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
7
147.6 mi into trip
|
~3h 1m 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
$24.57 one way
$49.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $26.91 | $53.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.74 | $57.48 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.72 | $65.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.5 | 0 | $15.56 | $7.11 |
| Efficient EV | 37.1 | 0 | $12.97 | $5.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.3 | 0 | $20.75 | $9.48 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
4:46 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
58°F
East Franklin, PA
74 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
1 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
3h 3m 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.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
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
~12 min detour
Free
near mile 51.1
View on nps.gov
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...
17 mi from route
~41 min detour
Free
near mile 20.4
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a 'turn-heavy local drive' with a relatively low highway share of 18%. While there's a significant uninterrupted stretch of 113.7 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway, the overall profile suggests frequent changes in road type and direction. This means you'll likely experience a mix of faster-paced highway driving and more intricate local road navigation. Be prepared for varying speed limits and potential traffic as you transition between these different road conditions.
Only 18% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 113.7 mi on American Legion Memorial Highway.
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 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 74 / Carlisle Road.
Driving Effort
5/10
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 148.2 miles you will encounter 14 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: near the start (PA 74 / Carlisle Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (PA 238 / Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (I 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Weigelstown, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward State College and Allentown.
State College
28.2 mi in
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~39m
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via I 83
Allentown
32.2 mi in
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~44m
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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 3h 3m. Total distance: 148.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 3m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (18%). 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 113.7 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.
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: near the start (PA 74 / Carlisle Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (PA 238 / Church Road): Navigation decision point; at 28.2 miles (I 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Possible but tiring. At 3.1 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.1 hours — manageable with a long break at 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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