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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Wyalusing, PA

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Drive Time

1h 21m

Distance

48.8 mi

79 km

Drive Score

6/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$8

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 15m ★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m

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

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Wyalusing, PA, PA

Wyalusing, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Wyalusing, PA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Roosevelt Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Morgan Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 24.4 miles on Roosevelt Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.09 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

24.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 44m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 48.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

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.
Roosevelt Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 24.4 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 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.

Route Complexity 6/10

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

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 48.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

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0.4 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street

Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
3 mi into trip | ~5m in | PA 307

Take the exit onto PA 307 toward PA 307 North

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

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 307 North
7
3.2 mi into trip | ~6m in | PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue

Turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
23.5 mi into trip | ~42m in | US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
26.1 mi into trip | ~47m in | US 6 / Roosevelt Highway

Merge onto US 6 / Roosevelt Highway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Roosevelt Highway 24.4 mi 38m
Grand Army of the Republic Highway 9.6 mi 14m
Morgan Highway 4.6 mi 8m
PA 92 3.3 mi 6m
Winola Road 2.4 mi 4m
North Scranton Expressway 2.2 mi 3m
River Street 0.5 mi <1m
Main Street 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Roosevelt Highway — 24.4 mi, about 38m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue
2

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Adams Avenue
3

Turn left onto US 11; PA 307

0.4 mi · 1 min · Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
4

Continue on US 11; PA 307

2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5

Take the exit onto PA 307

0.2 mi · 43 sec · PA 307
Toward PA 307 North Use the slight right lane.
6

Turn left onto PA 307

0.1 mi · 14 sec · North Keyser Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7

Turn right onto PA 307

4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
8

Turn straight onto PA 307

2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
9

Continue on PA 307

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Airport Drive
10

Continue on PA 307

9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway
11

Continue on PA 92

3.3 mi · 6 min · PA 92
12

Turn left onto US 6

2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the left lane.
13

Merge onto US 6

7.2 mi · 10 min · Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on US 6

0.3 mi · 38 sec · Main Street
15

Continue on US 6

0.5 mi · 46 sec · River Street
16

Continue on US 6

7.4 mi · 10 min · Roosevelt Highway
17

Continue on US 6

6.9 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the straight lane.
18

Take the exit

104 ft · 3 sec
19

Turn right onto Bridge Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street
20

Continue on Main Street

0.1 mi · 29 sec · Main Street
21

Turn left onto First Street

239 ft · 10 sec · First Street
22

Arrive at destination

First Street

Trip Plan

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 24.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 24.4 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 48.8 miles or 1h 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 24.4 miles or 44m 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 10m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Wyalusing, 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 48.8 miles and 1h 21m.

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 Roosevelt Highway for about 24.4 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 24.4 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 44m into the drive

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

24 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 48.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 24.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Wyalusing, PA

The final approach into Wyalusing, 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 Wyalusing, 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

$8.09 one way

$16.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 17 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $8.86 $17.72
premium $4.93 $9.46 $18.93
diesel $5.61 $10.77 $21.55

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$8

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$33–$58

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 17.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 14.6 0 $5.12 $2.34
Efficient EV 12.2 0 $4.27 $1.95
EV Truck/SUV 19.5 0 $6.83 $3.12

Gas CO2

17 kg

EV CO2

6 kg (65% 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 6 hours ago

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

2:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 3 to 7 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:38PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Wyalusing, PA

Late night in Wyalusing on Wednesday

Local time

2:29 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°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

11 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

1h 21m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Wyalusing, PA covers 48.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Roosevelt Highway, Grand Army of the Republic Highway, Morgan Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 24.4 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 $8.09 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 48.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from City of Scranton, PA to Wyalusing, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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