Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Night in City of Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to West Hamburg, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 48m
Distance
87.3 mi
141 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 41m
★
6 AM
1h 49m
8 AM
2h 4m
10 AM
1h 54m
12 PM
1h 52m
3 PM
1h 55m
5 PM
2h 4m
8 PM
1h 44m
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
West Hamburg, PA
Frank Rietsch
Trip Overview
This 87.3-mile drive from Scranton, PA to West Hamburg, PA will take you about 1 hour and 48 minutes. With a fuel cost estimated at $14, it's a budget-friendly trip. The route is primarily local roads, making it a good option for a single-day excursion rather than needing an overnight stay. You'll navigate through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, experiencing a more turn-heavy local drive. Given its relatively short duration and modest mileage, this trip offers flexibility for departure times and spontaneous stops.
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
43.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 52m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with a highway share of only 3%. The majority of your journey will be on local roads, interspersed with some highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 59.7 miles along the American Legion Memorial Highway. This suggests a driving experience that requires consistent attention to navigation and road changes, rather than a monotonous highway cruise. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between these local and highway segments.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 20 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. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near River Street.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to West Hamburg, PA is easy. At 1h 48m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
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 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
0.2 mi into trip
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~0m in
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River Street
Turn left onto River Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
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
8
61.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
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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.
4
86.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 47m in
|
West State Street
At end of road, turn right onto West State Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 59.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Skyline Drive | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
| Centre Street | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| North Claude A. Lord Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Joseph H. Long Boulevard | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Industrial Drive | 1.1 mi | 2m |
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 West Hamburg, 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
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
7
Turn straight onto PA 61
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Skyline Drive
8
Turn uturn onto PA 61
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Skyline Drive
Use the left lane.
9
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
10
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
11
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
13
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
14
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 61
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Centre Street
16
Turn left onto Jetson Drive
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
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Jetson Drive
17
Turn right onto Industrial Drive
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Industrial Drive
18
At end of road, turn right onto West State Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
West State Street
19
Continue on Hex Highway
508 ft
·
10 sec
·
Hex Highway
20
Arrive at destination
Hex Highway
Trip Plan
Given that this drive is under two hours, you have the flexibility to leave whenever suits you best. Consider an early departure to maximize your time in West Hamburg or a mid-morning start to avoid any potential rush hour traffic leaving Scranton. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own brief breaks as needed, perhaps around the 59.7-mile mark on the American Legion Memorial Highway. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, though the $14 estimate suggests minimal concern for this trip.
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 43.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 52m 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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 52m 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 30m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Hamburg, 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.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from City of Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
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 43.7 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 52m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in West Hamburg, PA
The final approach into West Hamburg, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.47 one way
$28.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
31 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.85 | $31.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.27 | $38.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Destination
West Hamburg, PA
Night in West Hamburg on Wednesday
Local time
11:04 PM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Shenandoah, PA
44 mi in
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
34 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
1h 48m 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 West Hamburg, PA covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Center Avenue, Skyline Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 43.7 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 $14.47 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.
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to West Hamburg, PA is easy. At 1h 48m with 3% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 61 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from City of Scranton, PA to West Hamburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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