Bridgeville to Scranton is 143.9 miles and takes about 3h 17m via I 81 and US 30, with a fuel budget near $24 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a straightforward trip that's easy to complete in a single day, making it a good option for a quick relocation or a visit between these two points. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate the various road types.
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
71.9 miles from Bridgeville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 49m into the drive
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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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 17m. Total distance: 143.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Drive Character
This route offers a mixed drive, with 60% of it on highways. You'll spend a good portion of your time on I 81, where the longest uninterrupted stretch spans 59.6 miles. The journey begins on roads like PA 183 and US 30 before transitioning to the faster pace of the interstate. The character of the drive shifts as you move from potentially more local roads to the sustained speed of highway driving, offering a varied experience behind the wheel.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near PA 425 / New Bridgeville Road.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 143.9 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 2.1 miles (PA 425 / New Bridgeville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.9 miles (US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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2.1 mi into trip|~8m in|PA 425 / New Bridgeville Road
Turn sharp right onto PA 425 / New Bridgeville Road
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
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24.9 mi into trip|~43m in|US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike
Turn left onto US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
55.3 mi into trip|~1h 23m in
Take the exit toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
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59 mi into trip|~1h 28m in
Take the exit toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 17
Toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
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143.2 mi into trip|~3h 16m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
59.6 mi
1h 10m
US 30
13.2 mi
18m
PA 183
9.9 mi
15m
Stiegel Pike
6 mi
6m
Lancaster Avenue
5.5 mi
6m
South College Street
5.5 mi
6m
Lititz Pike
5.1 mi
9m
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi
5m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bridgeville, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Green Branch Road
1.5 mi·5 min·Green Branch Road
2
At end of road, turn right onto Chapel Church Road
0.6 mi·2 min·Chapel Church Road
3
Turn sharp right onto PA 425
1.5 mi·2 min·New Bridgeville Road
4
Continue on PA 124
1.8 mi·3 min·Abels Road
5
Continue on PA 124
0.6 mi·1 min·South Main Street
6
Continue on North Main Street
0.2 mi·23 sec·North Main Street
7
Continue on Nursery Road
0.9 mi·1 min·Nursery Road
8
Continue on Cool Creek Road
3.2 mi·6 min·Cool Creek Road
9
Continue on North 9th Street
0.2 mi·27 sec·North 9th Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Cool Springs Road
0.5 mi·58 sec·Cool Springs Road
11
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
Toward US 30 East: Lancaster
12
Merge onto US 30
13 mi·18 min·US 30
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi·18 sec
Toward PA 501
14
Continue on Chester Road
0.3 mi·26 sec·Chester Road
Use the left lane.
15
Turn left onto US 222; PA 501
5.1 mi·9 min·Lititz Pike
Use the left lane.
16
Continue on PA 501
1.7 mi·2 min·South Broad Street
17
Continue on PA 501
2.4 mi·3 min·Furnace Hills Pike
18
Continue on PA 501
4.2 mi·4 min·Furnace Hill Pike
19
Continue on PA 501
6.0 mi·6 min·Stiegel Pike
20
Continue on PA 501
5.5 mi·6 min·South College Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 501
4.1 mi·4 min·Lancaster Avenue
22
Continue on PA 501
1.2 mi·1 min·Lancaster Avenue
23
Continue on PA 501
0.2 mi·31 sec·Lancaster Avenue
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
25
Merge onto I 78; US 22
3.5 mi·4 min·William Penn Highway
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Exit 17Toward PA 419: RehrersburgUse the slight right lane.
27
Turn left onto PA 419
1.9 mi·2 min·Four Point Road
28
Turn left onto PA 183
9.9 mi·15 min·PA 183
29
Turn right onto PA 183
0.7 mi·2 min·Pottsville Street
30
Turn left onto PA 61
2.9 mi·3 min·Route 61 South
31
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·18 sec·Pottsville Boulevard
32
Continue on PA 61
1.5 mi·2 min·South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
33
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
34
Continue on PA 61
4.8 mi·5 min·Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
35
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
36
Merge onto I 81
60 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 81
37
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
38
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
39
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
40
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
41
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
42
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
43
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of 3 hours and 17 minutes, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of flexibility. While there's only one recommended stop, you can easily stretch your legs whenever needed. Keep an eye on your fuel, especially during the 59.6-mile stretch on I 81, and consider filling up before you embark if your tank is low. The $24 fuel cost is a good estimate for planning purposes.
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 71.9 miles from Bridgeville, PA, or about 1h 49m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 32 miles or 55m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 71.9 miles or 1h 49m 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 45m
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 Bridgeville, 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 Bridgeville, PA
This is one driving day of about 143.9 miles and 3h 17m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 32 miles from Bridgeville, 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 I 81 for about 59.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 71.9 mi from Bridgeville, PA
· 1h 49m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
7 mi from route
~17 min detour
Free
near mile 49.6
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
43.2
0
$15.11
$6.91
Efficient EV
36
0
$12.59
$5.76
EV Truck/SUV
57.6
0
$20.15
$9.21
Gas CO2
50 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (66% 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 18, 2026
Origin
Bridgeville, PA
Late night
in Bridgeville on Saturday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
4:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Partly Cloudy
E 2 mph0% chanceLive forecast
75°F
South Lebanon, PA
72 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
19 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 17m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bridgeville, PA to Scranton, PA covers 143.9 miles and takes about 3h 17m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, US 30, PA 183. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 71.9 miles from Bridgeville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.86 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 143.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (PA 425 / New Bridgeville Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 24.9 miles (US 222; PA 501 / Lititz Pike): Lane positioning matters here; at 55.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bridgeville, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
