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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Liverpool, PA

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Drive Time

2h 23m

Distance

110.9 mi

178 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 14m ★
6 AM
2h 23m
8 AM
2h 43m
10 AM
2h 30m
12 PM
2h 28m
3 PM
2h 31m
5 PM
2h 42m
8 PM
2h 18m

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

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

borough in northeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania, United States

Liverpool, PA

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Trip Overview

This 110.9-mile drive from the City of Scranton, PA, to Liverpool, PA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 23 minutes. You'll primarily navigate via the Keystone Shortway and US 11, with a portion on the American Legion Memorial Highway. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this is an affordable excursion. The route's profile suggests a turn-heavy local drive, so don't expect a high-speed interstate cruise. Given its duration and character, it's well-suited for a single-day adventure without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

55.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 6m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a more engaging driving experience on this route, as only 18% of it is on highways. The drive is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent turns and likely experiencing varied road conditions. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.5 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before transitioning back to local roads. This mix suggests a journey where you'll be actively involved in navigating rather than passively cruising.

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.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.5 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34 miles in.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.4 miles (US 11 / Northumberland Street): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 14 key points

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

5
34 mi into trip | ~42m in

Take the exit toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 151B Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
5
70.2 mi into trip | ~1h 22m in

Take the exit toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
6
73.4 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in | US 11 / Northumberland Street

Turn right onto US 11 / Northumberland Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
6
84.7 mi into trip | ~1h 43m in | US 11; PA 405 / Water Street

Turn right onto US 11; PA 405 / Water Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.
7
90.7 mi into trip | ~1h 55m in | US 11; US 15

Take the exit onto US 11; US 15 toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Liverpool, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.

Washingtonville

70.2 mi in | ~1h 22m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Keystone Shortway 35.5 mi 39m
American Legion Memorial Highway 32.7 mi 39m
US 11 20.1 mi 27m
Point Township Drive 8.1 mi 11m
North Susquehanna Trail 3.4 mi 6m
Continental Boulevard 3 mi 3m
Northumberland Street 2.1 mi 3m
Susquehanna Trail 1.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 35.5 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Liverpool, 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

33 mi · 39 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Exit 151B Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
7

Merge onto I 80

36 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 30 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
9

Turn right onto PA 54

3.0 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
10

Turn right onto US 11

2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on US 11

8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive
12

Continue on US 11

0.9 mi · 2 min · Front Street
13

Turn left onto US 11

512 ft · 21 sec · King Street
14

Turn right onto US 11; PA 405

0.9 mi · 1 min · Water Street
Use the right lane.
15

Continue on US 11

1.7 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Trail
16

Turn left onto US 11; US 15

3.4 mi · 6 min · North Susquehanna Trail
Use the left lane.
17

Take the exit onto US 11; US 15

20 mi · 27 min · US 11; US 15
Toward US 11 South, US 15 South: Harrisburg Use the straight lane.
18

Turn right onto Race Street

89 ft · 6 sec · Race Street
19

Turn right onto North Front Street

281 ft · 17 sec · North Front Street
20

Turn left onto Poplar Street

64 ft · 2 sec · Poplar Street
21

Arrive at destination

Poplar Street

Trip Plan

Given this route's manageable 2-hour duration and its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, you have flexibility in when you depart. Leaving early can help you avoid any potential local traffic, especially as you get closer to Liverpool. While there are no specific stops listed, plan for a brief break around the halfway point, perhaps after completing the 35.5-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway. Keep an eye on your fuel, as local drives can sometimes consume more, and the estimated $18 cost is a good guideline. This trip is best enjoyed with a relaxed pace, allowing you to appreciate the local scenery as you transition between the different main roads.

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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 55.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 6m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 36m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 55.4 miles or 1h 6m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 55m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Liverpool, 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 110.9 miles and 2h 23m.

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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 35.5 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 55.4 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 6m into the drive

city in and county seat of Onondaga County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

55 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

Union, NY

Fuel and coffee

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

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 55.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Liverpool, PA

The final approach into Liverpool, 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 Liverpool, PA.

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.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 110.9
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$18.39 one way

$36.77 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 39 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $20.14 $40.27
premium $4.93 $21.51 $43.02
diesel $5.61 $24.49 $48.97

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 33.3 0 $11.64 $5.32
Efficient EV 27.7 0 $9.70 $4.44
EV Truck/SUV 44.4 0 $15.53 $7.10

Gas CO2

39 kg

EV CO2

13 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

3:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Liverpool, PA

Late night in Liverpool on Wednesday

Local time

3:05 AM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

20 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

2h 23m 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 Liverpool, PA covers 110.9 miles and takes about 2h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, US 11. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.4 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 $18.39 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 110.9 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.4 miles (US 11 / Northumberland Street): Lane positioning matters here.
On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Liverpool, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.

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