Origin
Columbia, PA
Evening in Columbia on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Columbia, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 15, 2026
Drive Time
2h 29m
Distance
134.4 mi
216 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
★
6 AM
2h 30m
8 AM
2h 50m
10 AM
2h 37m
12 PM
2h 35m
3 PM
2h 38m
5 PM
2h 49m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Columbia, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Columbia, PA to Scranton, PA covers 134.4 miles and takes about 2h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chestnut Street, North 5th Street, Lancaster Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.28 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
67.2 miles from Columbia, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 134.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 39 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Columbia, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| North 5th Street | — | — |
| Lancaster Avenue | — | — |
| Columbia Avenue | — | — |
| Prospect Road | — | — |
| US 30 East | — | — |
| PA 501 | — | — |
| Chester Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chestnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Columbia, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on North 3rd Street
105 ft
·
8 sec
·
North 3rd Street
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto North 5th Street
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
North 5th Street
4
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
5
Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Avenue
6
Turn left onto Prospect Road
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
Prospect Road
7
Take the ramp right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
·
US 30 East: Lancaster
8
Merge slight left
7.7 mi
·
10 min
9
Take the exit slight right toward PA 501
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
PA 501
10
Continue on Chester Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chester Road
11
Turn left onto Lititz Pike
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lititz Pike
12
Continue on South Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
13
Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Furnace Hills Pike
14
Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Hill Pike
15
Continue on Stiegel Pike
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stiegel Pike
16
Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South College Street
17
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
18
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
19
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
20
Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
21
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
William Penn Highway
22
Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 419: Rehrersburg
23
Turn left onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Four Point Road
24
Turn left
9.9 mi
·
15 min
25
Turn right onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
26
Turn left onto Route 61 South
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
27
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
28
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
29
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
30
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
31
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 81 North: Hazleton
32
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
33
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
34
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
35
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
36
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
37
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
38
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
39
Arrive at your destination
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 67.2 miles from Columbia, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
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 30 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 67.2 miles or 1h 14m 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 2m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Columbia, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Columbia, PA
This is one driving day of about 134.4 miles and 2h 29m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Columbia, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 67.2 mi from Columbia, PA · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
67 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 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 67.2 miles from Columbia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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
$22.28 one way
$44.56 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
47 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.40 | $48.81 |
| premium | $4.93 | $26.07 | $52.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.67 | $59.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 47 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 40.3 | 0 | $14.11 | $6.45 |
| Efficient EV | 33.6 | 0 | $11.76 | $5.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.8 | 0 | $18.82 | $8.60 |
Gas CO2
47 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Evening in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
7:14 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
South Lebanon, PA
67 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
6 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
2h 29m 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 Columbia, PA to Scranton, PA covers 134.4 miles and takes about 2h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Street, North 5th Street, Lancaster Avenue. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 67.2 miles from Columbia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.28 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 Columbia, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 29m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Columbia, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Columbia, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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