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3h 40m
Distance
184.8 mi
297 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
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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
Traveling from Scranton to the Pennsylvania state line covers 184.8 miles and typically takes about 3 hours and 40 minutes. Because this is a straightforward trek within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, it works perfectly as a single-day trip. You should budget approximately $31 for fuel to complete the journey. You will navigate using a combination of the American Legion Memorial Highway, the Molly Pitcher Highway, and the George N. Wade Memorial Bridge. Since the route is manageable in under four hours, you can comfortably complete it in one day without needing to book an overnight stay.
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
92.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Unlike a monotonous interstate slog, this route requires you to navigate varied road conditions throughout the 184.8-mile journey. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 180.1 miles while traveling along the American Legion Memorial Highway. The character of the drive shifts as you transition between local segments and major connectors, creating a dynamic experience that keeps you engaged. Prepare for a mix of technical turns that make the drive feel more hands-on than a standard highway cruise.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near River Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 40m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto River Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto US 11 / Molly Pitcher Highway
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 180.1 mi | 3h 32m |
| Molly Pitcher Highway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| George N. Wade Memorial Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue North | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and State Line, PA.
Start on Cedar Avenue
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Continue on I 81
Continue on I 81
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto US 11
Continue on US 11
Arrive at destination
Since this is a 3-hour and 40-minute drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time. Plan for at least one stop to break up the journey, which helps manage the fatigue that can come with a turn-heavy route. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the $31 estimated cost can fluctuate depending on your vehicle's efficiency and local station prices. Because you are navigating specific segments like the George N. Wade Memorial Bridge and the Molly Pitcher Highway, double-check your navigation settings before you pull out of Scranton. Staying alert during those technical local sections is the best way to ensure a smooth arrival at the state line.
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.
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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92.4 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near State Line, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 184.8 miles and 3h 40m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92.4 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 92.4 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 180.1 miles.
The final approach into State Line, 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 State Line, 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.
Regular Gas
$30.58 one way
$61.16 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $33.46 | $66.92 |
| premium | $4.92 | $35.81 | $71.62 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $41.06 | $82.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.4 | 0 | $19.40 | $8.87 |
| Efficient EV | 46.2 | 0 | $16.17 | $7.39 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.9 | 0 | $25.87 | $11.83 |
Gas CO2
65 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Mostly Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS State College PA
Destination
Evening in State Line on Sunday
Local time
6:08 PM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Mostly Sunny
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 12 at 4:55AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
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