Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to East Berlin, PA
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
150.6 mi
242 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
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6 AM
3h 13m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 19m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 6m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
East Berlin, PA
Miguel Cuenca
Trip Overview
Traveling from Scranton to East Berlin covers 150.6 miles and takes approximately 3 hours and 12 minutes to complete. Because this journey fits easily into a single day, you likely won't need an overnight stay, making it a straightforward trek across Pennsylvania. You will primarily navigate via the American Legion Memorial Highway, US 15, and Baltimore Pike. With an estimated fuel cost of $25, the trip is budget-friendly for a quick getaway. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will remain in a familiar geographic area throughout the drive. It is a practical route for those looking to connect these two Pennsylvania locales without too much logistical planning.
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
75.3 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 29m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. While you will spend 12% of your time on highways, the vast majority of the journey relies on local roads that shift the pace compared to standard interstate travel. You will face a longest uninterrupted stretch of 113.7 miles while on the American Legion Memorial Highway, which provides the most consistent portion of your transit. As you transition between these road types, the character of the drive changes from faster stretches to more technical segments. Staying alert is key, as the route requires navigating frequent turns rather than just cruising along a straight path.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
American Legion Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 113.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 115 miles in.
Route Complexity
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 9 significant decision points across 150.6 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 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.6 miles (I 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.2 miles (PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
115 mi into trip
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~2h 15m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisbur...
8
119.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 22m in
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I 83
Keep slight right at fork onto I 83 toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
9
124.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 28m in
|
PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg
8
126.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Take the exit toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B-A
Toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: G...
8
126.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 South: Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B
Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg
Towns Along This Route
Between City of Scranton, PA and East Berlin, PA, road signs point toward York, Gettysburg and Camp Hill.
York
115 mi in
|
~2h 15m
Gettysburg
124.2 mi in
|
~2h 28m
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via PA 581
Camp Hill
126.1 mi in
|
~2h 31m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 113.7 mi | 2h 13m |
| US 15 | 10 mi | 14m |
| Baltimore Pike | 9.3 mi | 16m |
| I 83 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| North Baltimore Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Baltimore Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.9 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 City of Scranton, PA and East Berlin, PA.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
3
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
114 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
6
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
Use the slight left lane.
7
Continue on I 83; US 322
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 83; US 322
Use the none lane.
8
Keep slight right at fork onto I 83
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 83
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 581
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
Exit 41A
Toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 5B-A
Toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5B
Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Continue on US 15
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 15
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn left onto PA 74
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
North Baltimore Street
Use the left lane.
14
Continue on PA 194
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Baltimore Road
15
Continue on PA 194
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Baltimore Street
16
Continue on PA 194
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Baltimore Road
17
Continue on PA 194
9.3 mi
·
16 min
·
Baltimore Pike
18
Continue on PA 194
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrisburg Street
19
Arrive at destination
PA 194
Trip Plan
To keep your drive smooth, plan for at least one stop during the 3-hour and 12-minute journey to break up the local road sections. Since the route is relatively short, you have the flexibility to depart whenever fits your schedule best, though mid-morning or early afternoon departures help you avoid peak local traffic. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind when planning your fill-ups, ensuring you have enough to cover the full 150.6-mile distance. Because this is a turn-heavy route, try to map out your primary turns on the American Legion Memorial Highway and US 15 before you start your engine. Having your navigation ready before you leave Scranton will prevent any confusion on the more technical local segments.
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 75.3 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 29m 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 80 miles or 1h 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.3 miles or 1h 29m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near East Berlin, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, 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 City of Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 150.6 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Scranton, 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.3 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from City of Scranton, 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.
Arriving in East Berlin, PA
The final approach into East Berlin, 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 East Berlin, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.92 one way
$49.84 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
| premium | $4.92 | $29.18 | $58.37 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
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: 52.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45.2 | 0 | $15.81 | $7.23 |
| Efficient EV | 37.7 | 0 | $13.18 | $6.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60.2 | 0 | $21.08 | $9.64 |
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
East Berlin, PA
Evening in East Berlin on Sunday
Local time
6:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
24 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 12m 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 City of Scranton, PA to East Berlin, PA covers 150.6 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, US 15, Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.3 miles from City of Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.92 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 9 significant decision points across 150.6 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 115 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 119.6 miles (I 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.2 miles (PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between City of Scranton, PA and East Berlin, PA, road signs point toward York, Gettysburg and Camp Hill.
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