Scranton, PA Road Trips

Drivers starting from Scranton, PA have 31 mapped routes to choose from, making it a small but connected base in the Northeast. The route mix is balanced, with options ranging from 12-mile quick runs to 383-mile cross-state drives. Most routes from Scranton, PA head south, giving the route network a clear directional lean.

Trip Routes

91

Longest Drive

382.7 mi

Mount Carmel, PA

Quickest Drive

11m

Duryea, PA

Plan Around Scranton, PA

Popular Incoming Routes

Useful if Scranton, PA is the arrival point and you want the strongest routes into the city first.

Mount Carmel, PA to Scranton, PA 382.5 mi · 7h 28m Cambridge Springs, PA to Scranton, PA 324.3 mi · 5h 11m Point Marion, PA to Scranton, PA 315.9 mi · 6h 17m West Mayfield, PA to Scranton, PA 314.4 mi · 5h 59m

Continue From Scranton, PA

Good next legs if this city is only one stop in a longer road trip.

Scranton, PA to Mount Carmel, PA 382.7 mi · 7h 27m Scranton, PA to Newtown, PA 320.4 mi · 6h 26m Scranton, PA to Point Marion, PA 315.6 mi · 6h 18m Scranton, PA to Columbus, PA 281 mi · 5h 58m

Trips from Scranton, PA

Scranton, PA to Mount Carmel, PA

382.7 mi 7h 27m

Scranton, PA to Newtown, PA

320.4 mi 6h 26m

Scranton, PA to Point Marion, PA

315.6 mi 6h 18m

Scranton, PA to Columbus, PA

281 mi 5h 58m

Scranton, PA to Meyersdale, PA

263.3 mi 5h 7m

Scranton, PA to Berlin, PA

253.6 mi 4h 55m

Scranton, PA to Centerville, PA

238.2 mi 4h 30m

Scranton, PA to Johnstown, PA

227.9 mi 4h 28m

Scranton, PA to Lake City, PA

221.9 mi 4h 24m

Scranton, PA to Guilford Siding, PA

175.6 mi 3h 35m

Scranton, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA

169.9 mi 3h 35m

Scranton, PA to New Oxford, PA

157.2 mi 3h 20m

Scranton, PA to Lehman, PA

157.1 mi 3h 18m

Scranton, PA to Loganville, PA

156.7 mi 3h 11m

Scranton, PA to Spring Grove, PA

156 mi 3h 15m

Scranton, PA to Christiana, PA

151.7 mi 3h 4m

Scranton, PA to East Berlin, PA

151.1 mi 3h 13m

Scranton, PA to Chadds Ford, PA

134.8 mi 2h 45m

Driving from Scranton, PA

The typical drive from Scranton, PA covers about 162 miles and takes around 3h 17m. The majority of routes are short drives — quick enough to finish before lunch and be back for dinner. The longest mapped route runs 383 miles (7h 27m), while the shortest is just 12 miles.

Popular Destinations

The most popular drives from Scranton, PA include Mount Carmel, PA (382.7 mi, 7h 27m), Newtown, PA (320.4 mi, 6h 26m), Point Marion, PA (315.6 mi, 6h 18m), Columbus, PA (281 mi, 5h 58m), and Meyersdale, PA (263.3 mi, 5h 7m). Most destinations stay within the same state, perfect for exploring the local region thoroughly.

Planning & Costs

Regular gas in PA currently averages around $4.09 per gallon. For the typical 162-mile trip from Scranton, PA, budget about $26 in fuel one way, assuming 25 MPG. Longer hauls and premium fuel will cost proportionally more.

The majority of destinations are to the south. Morning starts help you avoid the midday heat on longer drives. Most trips take a half-day, so a morning start gets you there in time for lunch or an afternoon of exploring.

Frequently Asked Questions

There are 31 mapped routes leaving Scranton, PA and 60 routes heading into Scranton, PA, covering 91 total connections. Distances range from 12 to 383 miles.

The longest mapped route from Scranton, PA covers 383 miles and takes approximately 7h 27m. Shorter options start at just 12 miles.

The average route from Scranton, PA runs about 162 miles with a drive time of roughly 3h 17m. This includes both short day trips and longer multi-day drives.

At current gas prices (about $4.09/gallon for regular), the average 162-mile trip from Scranton, PA costs roughly $26 in fuel one way, based on 25 MPG. Your actual cost depends on your vehicle's efficiency.

The most popular road trip destinations from Scranton, PA include Mount Carmel, PA, Newtown, PA, Point Marion, PA and Columbus, PA. Each route page has detailed drive times, fuel estimates, stop suggestions, and turn-by-turn directions.