Origin
Bridgeville, PA
Late night in Bridgeville on Saturday
Local time
2:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Bridgeville, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 55m
Distance
146.8 mi
236 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 44m
★
6 AM
2h 56m
8 AM
3h 18m
10 AM
3h 3m
12 PM
3h 1m
3 PM
3h 5m
5 PM
3h 17m
8 PM
2h 49m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bridgeville, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Bridgeville, PA to Scranton, PA covers 146.8 miles and takes about 2h 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chapel Church Road, New Bridgeville Road, Abels Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.34 one way before food or hotel costs.
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
73.4 miles from Bridgeville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .
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 2h 55m. Total distance: 146.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 55m drive with frequent turns across 146.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 43 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chapel Church Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Bridgeville, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgeville, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chapel Church Road | — | — |
| New Bridgeville Road | — | — |
| Abels Road | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| Nursery Road | — | — |
| Cool Creek Road | — | — |
| North 9th Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chapel Church Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
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 the end of the road, turn right onto Chapel Church Road
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Chapel Church Road
3
Turn sharp right onto New Bridgeville Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
New Bridgeville Road
4
Continue on Abels Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Abels Road
5
Continue on South Main Street
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
10
Continue on Cool Springs Road
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
Cool Springs Road
11
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
US 30 East: Lancaster
12
Merge slight left
13 mi
·
18 min
13
Take the exit slight right toward PA 501
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
PA 501
14
Continue on Chester Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chester Road
15
Turn left onto Lititz Pike
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lititz Pike
16
Continue on South Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
17
Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Furnace Hills Pike
18
Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Hill Pike
19
Continue on Stiegel Pike
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stiegel Pike
20
Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South College Street
21
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
22
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
23
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
24
Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
25
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
William Penn Highway
26
Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 419: Rehrersburg
27
Turn left onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Four Point Road
28
Turn left
9.9 mi
·
15 min
29
Turn right onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
30
Turn left onto Route 61 South
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
31
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
32
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
33
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
34
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
35
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 81 North: Hazleton
36
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
37
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
38
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
39
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
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
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
43
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
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 73.4 miles from Bridgeville, PA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 73.4 miles or 1h 27m 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 24m
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 146.8 miles and 2h 55m.
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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 73.4 mi from Bridgeville, PA · 1h 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
73 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 32 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 73.4 miles from Bridgeville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scranton, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.34 one way
$48.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
51 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $26.66 | $53.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.47 | $56.94 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.41 | $64.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 51.4 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 | 44 | 0 | $15.41 | $7.05 |
| Efficient EV | 36.7 | 0 | $12.85 | $5.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 58.7 | 0 | $20.55 | $9.40 |
Gas CO2
51 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 Saturday
Local time
2:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
South Lebanon, PA
73 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
31 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
2h 55m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bridgeville, PA to Scranton, PA covers 146.8 miles and takes about 2h 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chapel Church Road, New Bridgeville Road, Abels Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 73.4 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 $24.34 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Bridgeville, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 55m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Bridgeville, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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