Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Fairfield, PA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 34m

Distance

168.1 mi

270 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 22m ★

6 AM

3h 34m

8 AM

3h 59m

10 AM

3h 43m

12 PM

3h 41m

3 PM

3h 44m

5 PM

3h 58m

8 PM

3h 27m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Fairfield, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Fairfield, PA covers 168.1 miles and takes about 3h 34m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on American Legion Memorial Highway, US 15, I 83 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.7 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $27.87 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

84 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 39m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 34m drive with frequent turns across 168.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 21 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 168.1 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 12 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

115 mi into trip | ~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...

119.6 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in | 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

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 straight / slight right lanes. Exit 41A Toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg

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...

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 straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between City of Scranton, PA and Fairfield, PA, road signs point toward York, Gettysburg and Camp Hill.

York

115 mi in | ~2h 15m

Gettysburg

124.2 mi in | ~2h 28m | 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	30.8 mi	40m
I 83	8.3 mi	11m
Fairfield Road	6.7 mi	11m
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway	2 mi	2m
York Road	1.4 mi	2m
East Middle Street	1.2 mi	3m
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 Fairfield, PA.

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 81

114 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Continue on I 83; US 322

3.7 mi · 5 min · I 83; US 322

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

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.

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 straight / slight right lanes.

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.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 5B Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 15

31 mi · 40 min · US 15

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec

Toward US 30 Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

380 ft · 10 sec

Merge onto US 30

1.4 mi · 2 min · York Road

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 30

0.5 mi · 1 min · York Street

Turn slight left onto Liberty Street

439 ft · 14 sec · Liberty Street

Turn right onto East Middle Street

1.2 mi · 3 min · East Middle Street

Continue on PA 116

6.7 mi · 11 min · Fairfield Road

Continue on PA 116

0.4 mi · 39 sec · East Main Street

Arrive at destination

PA 116

Trip Plan

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 84 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 39m 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 84 miles or 1h 39m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fairfield, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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 168.1 miles and 3h 34m.

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 84 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 39m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

84 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 84 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before American Legion Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.7 miles.

Arriving in Fairfield, PA

The final approach into Fairfield, 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 Fairfield, 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.

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 ~16 min detour Free near mile 98.5

Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 133.3

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$27.87 one way

$55.74 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 59 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$30.52	$61.05
premium	$4.93	$32.60	$65.20
diesel	$5.61	$37.11	$74.23

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 58.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	50.4	$17.65	$8.07
Efficient EV	42	$14.71	$6.72
EV Truck/SUV	67.2	$23.53	$10.76

Gas CO2

59 kg

EV CO2

20 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 data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

1:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Fairfield, PA

Late night in Fairfield on Wednesday

Local time

1:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

59°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

1 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 34m 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 Fairfield, PA covers 168.1 miles and takes about 3h 34m 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, I 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 84 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 $27.87 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.

Between City of Scranton, PA and Fairfield, PA, road signs point toward York, Gettysburg and Camp Hill.

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