Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Quarryville, PA

Drive Time

3h 2m

Distance

135.3 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$22

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min

4 AM

2h 51m ★

6 AM

3h 3m

8 AM

3h 26m

10 AM

3h 11m

12 PM

3h 8m

3 PM

3h 12m

5 PM

3h 24m

8 PM

2h 56m

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

Trip Overview

Traveling from Scranton to Quarryville covers 135.3 miles of Pennsylvania landscape, typically requiring about 3 hours and 2 minutes of driving time. Because this route is manageable within a single day, you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay unless you prefer a slower pace. Budgeting approximately $22 for fuel will keep your tank full for the duration of the trip. Navigating through the Northeast region, you will transition from the city of Scranton down toward the rolling terrain of Quarryville. This drive serves as a practical connection between two distinct areas of the state, making it an efficient choice for those looking to reach their destination without the need for multiple days on the road.

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

67.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 21m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With only 2% of the journey spent on major highways, you will spend the vast majority of your time navigating local roads like Chestnut Street and Beaver Valley Pike. You can anticipate a steady rhythm with your longest uninterrupted stretch lasting 59.7 miles along the American Legion Memorial Highway. As you move away from the primary highway segments, the road character shifts, requiring you to stay alert through the various turns and transitions. This route offers a more hands-on driving experience compared to a standard highway haul.

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

There are about 41 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 59.7 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 61 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 135.3 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 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 61.5 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 84.9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

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

61 mi into trip | ~1h 12m in

Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Frackville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 124B Toward PA 61 North: Frackville

61.5 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in | PA 61 / Skyline Drive

Turn uturn onto PA 61 / Skyline Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

84.9 mi into trip | ~1h 48m in

Take the ramp toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

88.7 mi into trip | ~1h 52m in

Take the exit toward PA 501: Bethel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward PA 501: Bethel

88.9 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in | PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue

Turn left onto PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway	59.7 mi	1h 10m
Chestnut Street	9.5 mi	14m
Beaver Valley Pike	8.3 mi	12m
Lititz Pike	6.1 mi	11m
Stiegel Pike	6 mi	6m
Lancaster Avenue	5.6 mi	6m
North College Street	5.5 mi	6m
Skyline Drive	4.4 mi	5m

Longest stretch: American Legion Memorial Highway — 59.7 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 124B Toward PA 61 North: Frackville

Turn straight onto PA 61

500 ft · 13 sec · Skyline Drive

Turn uturn onto PA 61

4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 61

1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

Continue on PA 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Turn straight onto PA 183

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Street

Turn left onto PA 183

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

Continue on PA 183

0.9 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

Continue on PA 183

8.6 mi · 12 min · Chestnut Street

Turn slight right onto PA 419

1.9 mi · 2 min · Four Point Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 78; US 22

3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 13 Toward PA 501: Bethel Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 501

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Lancaster Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on PA 501

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn right onto PA 501

4.1 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue

Continue on PA 501

5.5 mi · 6 min · North College Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 501

6.0 mi · 6 min · Stiegel Pike

Continue on PA 501

4.2 mi · 4 min · Furnace Hill Pike

Continue on PA 501

2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 501

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Use the none lane.

Continue on PA 501

6.1 mi · 11 min · Lititz Pike

Continue on US 222; PA 272

1.3 mi · 4 min · North Duke Street

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on South Duke Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · South Duke Street

Turn right onto Eshelman Mill Road

0.5 mi · 1 min · Eshelman Mill Road

Continue on Gypsy Hill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Gypsy Hill Road

Continue on Gypsy Hill Road

1.4 mi · 2 min · Gypsy Hill Road

Use the none lane.

Turn left onto US 222; PA 741

8.3 mi · 12 min · Beaver Valley Pike

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 52 sec · West 4th Street

Turn left onto US 222; PA 372

0.5 mi · 1 min · West State Street

Turn right onto US 222

49 ft · 0 sec · South Church Street

Arrive at destination

US 222

Trip Plan

Since this is a straightforward 3-hour trip, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time around local traffic patterns. You only need to account for one planned stop to stretch your legs or grab a quick refreshment along the way. Keep in mind that because you are dealing with local roads rather than high-speed interstates, your travel time can be sensitive to local congestion, so factor in a little extra cushion. Before heading out, ensure your vehicle is prepared for a route that relies heavily on local thoroughfares rather than major infrastructure. A smart tip for this specific journey is to keep your navigation system active, as the frequent transitions between local roads can be easy to miss if you aren't paying close attention to the turn-heavy layout.

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 67.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 40m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.6 miles or 1h 21m 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 19m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Quarryville, 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 135.3 miles and 3h 2m.

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 59.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 67.6 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 21m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

68 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 67.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Quarryville, PA

The final approach into Quarryville, 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 Quarryville, 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

$22.39 one way

$44.78 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 47 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$24.50	$49.00
premium	$4.92	$26.22	$52.44
diesel	$5.64	$30.06	$60.12

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$22

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$47–$72

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	40.6	$14.21	$6.49
Efficient EV	33.8	$11.84	$5.41
EV Truck/SUV	54.1	$18.94	$8.66

Gas CO2

47 kg

EV CO2

16 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

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Quarryville, PA

Evening in Quarryville on Sunday

Local time

6:09 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

5 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 2m 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 Quarryville, PA covers 135.3 miles and takes about 3h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Chestnut Street, Beaver Valley Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 67.6 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 $22.39 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.

The route from City of Scranton, PA to Quarryville, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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