Drive Time
3h 25m
Distance
148.7 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$24
one way
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Bridgeton, PA covers 148.7 miles and takes about 3h 25m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cedar Avenue, River Street, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.92 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
74.3 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 25m drive with frequent turns across 148.7 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 61 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Skyline Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Joseph H | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pottsville Saint Clair Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Claude A | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Bridgeton, PA.
Start on Cedar Avenue
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville
Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
Continue on Route 61 South
Take the exit slight right
Turn straight onto Pottsville Street
Turn left onto South Sillyman Street
Continue on Chestnut Street
Continue on Chestnut Street
Turn slight right onto Four Point Road
Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel
Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
Continue on North College Street
Continue on Stiegel Pike
Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
Continue on North Broad Street
Continue on Lititz Pike
Continue on North Duke Street
Turn right onto East Liberty Street
Turn left onto North Prince Street
Continue on Willow Street Pike
Continue on Lancaster Pike
Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
Take the exit right toward Holtwood Road
Turn right onto Holtwood Road
At the end of the road, turn right onto Delta Road
Turn left onto Bridgeton Road
Turn sharp left onto Owad Road
Arrive at your destination
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 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 42m 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 48m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bridgeton, 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 148.7 miles and 3h 25m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 74.3 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 74.3 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Bridgeton, 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 Bridgeton, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$23.92 one way
$47.84 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $26.92 | $53.85 |
| premium | $4.95 | $29.00 | $58.00 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $35.01 | $70.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$24
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.61 | $7.14 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.82 | $9.52 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (67% 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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in City of Scranton on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Bridgeton on Saturday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
59°F
Staten Island, NY
74 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
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
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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