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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Chambersburg, PA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 26m

Distance

171.2 mi

276 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 14m ★
6 AM
3h 26m
8 AM
3h 51m
10 AM
3h 35m
12 PM
3h 33m
3 PM
3h 36m
5 PM
3h 50m
8 PM
3h 19m

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

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, United States

Chambersburg, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Chambersburg, PA covers 171.2 miles and takes about 3h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on American Legion Memorial Highway, Lincoln Way East, George N. Wade Memorial Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 167.1 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.38 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

85.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 42m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 26m drive with frequent turns across 171.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 14 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 167.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

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 1.3 miles in near I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway.

Route Complexity 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 171 miles (East King Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 8 key points

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

5
1.3 mi into trip | ~2m in | I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
169.4 mi into trip | ~3h 21m in

Take the exit toward Lincoln Way

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

Use the right lane. Toward Lincoln Way
5
171 mi into trip | ~3h 25m in | East King Street

Turn left onto East King Street

Navigation decision point

7
171.1 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in | US 11 / North Main Street

Turn left onto US 11 / North Main Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
5
171.2 mi into trip | ~3h 26m in | US 11 / North Main Street

Keep slight left at fork onto US 11 / North Main Street

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway 167.1 mi 3h 18m
Lincoln Way East 1.4 mi 3m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge 0.9 mi 1m
River Street 0.9 mi 1m
Cedar Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
North 2nd Street 0.1 mi <1m
East King Street 0.1 mi <1m
North Main Street 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: American Legion Memorial Highway — 167.1 mi, about 3h 18m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 81

0.9 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
7

Continue on I 81

49 mi · 58 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight lane.
8

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 18 sec
Toward Lincoln Way Use the right lane.
9

Turn right onto US 30

1.4 mi · 3 min · Lincoln Way East
10

Turn right onto US 11

0.1 mi · 21 sec · North 2nd Street
11

Turn left onto East King Street

0.1 mi · 27 sec · East King Street
12

Turn left onto US 11

509 ft · 19 sec · North Main Street
Use the left lane.
13

Keep slight left at fork onto US 11

53 ft · 1 sec · North Main Street
14

Arrive at destination

US 11

Trip Plan

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 85.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 167.1 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 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 85.6 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chambersburg, 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 171.2 miles and 3h 26m.

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 167.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 85.6 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 42m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

86 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 85.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before American Legion Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 167.1 miles.

Arriving in Chambersburg, PA

The final approach into Chambersburg, 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 Chambersburg, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free near mile 135.8
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

5 mi from route ~14 min detour Free near mile 94.5
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.38 one way

$56.77 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 60 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $31.09 $62.17
premium $4.93 $33.20 $66.40
diesel $5.61 $37.80 $75.60

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 59.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 51.4 0 $17.98 $8.22
Efficient EV 42.8 0 $14.98 $6.85
EV Truck/SUV 68.5 0 $23.97 $10.96

Gas CO2

60 kg

EV CO2

20 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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Night in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Chambersburg, PA

Night in Chambersburg on Tuesday

Local time

10:13 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 26m 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 Chambersburg, PA covers 171.2 miles and takes about 3h 26m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Lincoln Way East, George N. Wade Memorial Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 85.6 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 $28.38 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.
This is a straightforward 3h 26m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 169.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 171 miles (East King Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from City of Scranton, PA to Chambersburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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