Origin
Drumore, PA
Morning in Drumore on Wednesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
81°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Drumore, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h
Distance
157.4 mi
253 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$26
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 49m
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6 AM
3h 0m
8 AM
3h 23m
10 AM
3h 8m
12 PM
3h 6m
3 PM
3h 9m
5 PM
3h 22m
8 PM
2h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Drumore, PA
Haneul Trac
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Drumore, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 157.4 miles and takes about 3h behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Susquehannock Drive, Park Drive, Glen Dale Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $26.09 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
78.7 miles from Drumore, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 30m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h drive with frequent turns across 157.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 41 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Susquehannock Drive 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 Drumore, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 3h 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 Drumore, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Susquehannock Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Park Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Glen Dale Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fern Glen Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Furniss Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Holtwood Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lancaster Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Willow Street Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Susquehannock Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Drumore, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Fishing Creek Road
456 ft
·
20 sec
·
Fishing Creek Road
2
Continue on Susquehannock Drive
1.8 mi
·
7 min
·
Susquehannock Drive
3
Turn right onto Park Drive
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Park Drive
4
Continue on Glen Dale Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Glen Dale Road
5
Turn left onto Fern Glen Drive
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fern Glen Drive
6
Turn left onto Furniss Road
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Furniss Road
7
Turn slight right onto Susquehannock Drive
2.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Susquehannock Drive
8
Turn slight right onto Holtwood Road
2.7 mi
·
3 min
·
Holtwood Road
9
Turn left onto Lancaster Pike
5.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Lancaster Pike
10
Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike
0.4 mi
·
30 sec
·
Lancaster Pike
11
Continue on Willow Street Pike
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Willow Street Pike
12
Continue on Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highland Avenue
13
Continue on South Queen Street
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Queen Street
14
Turn right onto East Liberty Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Liberty Street
15
Turn left onto North Duke Street
489 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Duke Street
16
Continue on Lititz Pike
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Lititz Pike
17
Continue on South Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
18
Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Furnace Hills Pike
19
Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Hill Pike
20
Continue on Stiegel Pike
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stiegel Pike
21
Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South College Street
22
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
23
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
24
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
25
Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
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I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
26
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
William Penn Highway
27
Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 419: Rehrersburg
28
Turn left onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Four Point Road
29
Turn left
9.9 mi
·
15 min
30
Turn right onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
31
Turn left onto Route 61 South
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
32
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
33
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
34
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
35
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
36
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 81 North: Hazleton
37
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
38
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
39
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
40
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
41
Arrive at your destination
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 78.7 miles from Drumore, PA, or about 1h 30m 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 80 miles or 1h 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.7 miles or 1h 30m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Drumore, 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 Drumore, PA
This is one driving day of about 157.4 miles and 3h.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Drumore, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.7 mi from Drumore, PA · 1h 30m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 78.7 miles from Drumore, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Scranton, PA
The final approach into City of 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 City of 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
$26.09 one way
$52.19 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $28.58 | $57.16 |
| premium | $4.93 | $30.53 | $61.05 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $34.75 | $69.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$26
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 55.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.53 | $7.56 |
| Efficient EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.77 | $6.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 63 | 0 | $22.04 | $10.07 |
Gas CO2
55 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
6:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
23 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
3h 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 Drumore, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 157.4 miles and takes about 3h without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Susquehannock Drive, Park Drive, Glen Dale Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.7 miles from Drumore, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.09 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.
The drive from Drumore, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 3h 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 Drumore, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Drumore, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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