Trip from City of Scranton, PA to McSherrystown, PA

Drive Time

3h 25m

Distance

161.4 mi

260 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

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Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min

4 AM

3h 13m ★

6 AM

3h 25m

8 AM

3h 50m

10 AM

3h 34m

12 PM

3h 32m

3 PM

3h 35m

5 PM

3h 49m

8 PM

3h 18m

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

McSherrystown, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

Traveling from Scranton to McSherrystown covers 161.4 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 25 minutes to complete. Because this journey is relatively short, it is easily manageable as a single-day excursion without the need for an overnight stay. You can expect to spend approximately $27 on fuel for the trip, making it a budget-friendly way to navigate through Pennsylvania’s Northeast region. The route relies on a combination of the American Legion Memorial Highway, US 15, and the Carlisle Pike to connect these two points. While the travel time is modest, the turn-heavy nature of the local sections means you should stay alert behind the wheel. Use this trip as a straightforward, practical link between the two municipalities.

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

80.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a varied driving experience that transitions from high-speed corridors to more technical local roads. With only 17% of the route consisting of highway driving, you will spend most of your time navigating secondary roads that require your full attention. The longest uninterrupted portion of the trip occurs on the American Legion Memorial Highway, which spans 113.7 miles. As you progress, the road profile shifts, becoming increasingly turn-heavy as you move away from the major highway segments. This is not a monotonous cruise; instead, it is a drive that demands consistent engagement and careful navigation through the local landscape.

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

There are about 22 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 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 161.4 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 14 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 none / 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 none / straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg

Towns Along This Route

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

York

115 mi in | ~2h 15m

Gettysburg

124.2 mi in | ~2h 28m | via PA 581

Camp Hill

126.1 mi in | ~2h 31m

York Springs

145.5 mi in | ~2h 59m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway	113.7 mi	2h 13m
US 15	18.7 mi	26m
Carlisle Pike	13.4 mi	20m
I 83	8.3 mi	11m
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway	2 mi	2m
High Street	1 mi	2m
River Street	0.9 mi	1m
West Elm Avenue	0.8 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 McSherrystown, 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 none lane.

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 none lane.

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 none / 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 none / straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on US 15

19 mi · 26 min · US 15

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward PA 94: Hanover, York Springs Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

236 ft · 8 sec

Turn left onto PA 94

5.7 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike

Enter roundabout onto PA 94

184 ft · 3 sec · Carlisle Pike

Continue on PA 94

7.6 mi · 11 min · Carlisle Pike

Continue on PA 94

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Carlisle Street

Turn right onto West Eisenhower Drive

0.2 mi · 38 sec · West Eisenhower Drive

Turn left onto High Street

1.0 mi · 2 min · High Street

Turn right onto West Elm Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · West Elm Avenue

Arrive at destination

PA 116

Trip Plan

Given the 3 hour and 25 minute duration, aim to depart early to avoid potential traffic build-up on the turn-heavy local segments. You should plan for at least one dedicated stop along the way to break up the drive, especially since the technical nature of the roads can be more taxing than a standard interstate cruise. Since the route is efficient enough to complete in a single day, you have the flexibility to adjust your departure time based on your personal schedule. Keep a close eye on your fuel gauge during the 113.7-mile stretch on the American Legion Memorial Highway, as this is your longest period away from services. Staying focused during the transition onto the Carlisle Pike will ensure a smooth arrival in McSherrystown.

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 80.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 35m 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 80.7 miles or 1h 35m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near McSherrystown, 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 161.4 miles and 3h 25m.

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 80.7 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

81 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 80.7 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 McSherrystown, PA

The final approach into McSherrystown, 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 McSherrystown, 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

$26.71 one way

$53.41 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 57 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$29.22	$58.45
premium	$4.92	$31.28	$62.55
diesel	$5.64	$35.86	$71.71

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	48.4	$16.95	$7.75
Efficient EV	40.4	$14.12	$6.46
EV Truck/SUV	64.6	$22.60	$10.33

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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 3 days ago

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

8:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

McSherrystown, PA

Evening in McSherrystown on Sunday

Local time

8:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

79°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

21 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 25m 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 McSherrystown, PA covers 161.4 miles and takes about 3h 25m 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, Carlisle Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 80.7 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 $26.71 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 McSherrystown, PA, road signs point toward York, Gettysburg, Camp Hill and York Springs.

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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to McSherrystown, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in McSherrystown, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Scranton, PA

McSherrystown, PA

Same local time

21 degrees warmer at arrival

3h 25m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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