This 150.5-mile journey from East Berlin, PA to Scranton, PA is a manageable one-day trip, estimated to take just over 3 hours. You'll navigate primarily using the American Legion Memorial Highway, Baltimore Pike, and US 15, with about 12% of the drive on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $25. Given its relatively short duration and local road focus, it's well-suited for a single day of driving, allowing for flexibility and exploration. This drive stays within the Northeast region, connecting two points in Pennsylvania.
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
75.3 miles from East Berlin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 42m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 12m. Total distance: 150.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 150.5-mile route. With only 12% of the trip on highways, you'll spend most of your time on roads like the American Legion Memorial Highway, Baltimore Pike, and US 15. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 113.7 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway, offering a sustained period of consistent travel before the local roads likely become more prominent. This profile suggests a driving experience that requires attention to frequent turns and varying speed limits.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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 113.7 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 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 23.7 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (I 83): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (I 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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23.7 mi into trip|~38m in
Take the exit toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
5
25.9 mi into trip|~42m in|I 83
Merge onto I 83
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
30.5 mi into trip|~48m in|I 83
Take the exit onto I 83 toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State...
6
34.5 mi into trip|~54m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 51B
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
7
149.9 mi into trip|~3h 11m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Berlin, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward York, Hershey, State College and Allentown.
York
23.7 mi in|~38m
Hershey
25.6 mi in|~41m|via PA 581
State College
30.5 mi in|~48m|via I 83
Allentown
34.5 mi in|~54m
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi
2h 13m
Baltimore Pike
9.3 mi
16m
US 15
9.2 mi
12m
I 83
8.6 mi
11m
South Baltimore Street
2.2 mi
4m
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
2m
Baltimore Road
1.6 mi
2m
River Street
1 mi
1m
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 113.7 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Berlin, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 194
29 ft·2 sec·Abbottstown Street
2
Continue on PA 194
0.6 mi·1 min·Harrisburg Street
3
Continue on PA 194
9.3 mi·16 min·Baltimore Pike
4
Continue on PA 194
1.2 mi·2 min·Baltimore Road
5
Continue on PA 194
0.1 mi·12 sec·Baltimore Street
6
Continue on PA 194
0.4 mi·46 sec·Baltimore Road
7
Continue on PA 194
2.2 mi·4 min·South Baltimore Street
8
Take the ramp onto PA 74
0.7 mi·1 min·PA 74
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
9
Continue on US 15
4.1 mi·5 min·US 15
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 15
5.1 mi·7 min·US 15
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·57 sec
Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, YorkUse the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto PA 581
1.5 mi·2 min·American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
13
Continue on PA 581
0.3 mi·21 sec·American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
Exit 6AToward I 83 North: Harrisburg, Hershey
14
Merge onto I 83
4.6 mi·6 min·I 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15
Take the exit onto I 83
4.0 mi·5 min·I 83
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State CollegeUse the slight left lane.
16
Take the exit
0.6 mi·47 sec
Exit 51BToward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
17
Merge onto I 81
114 mi·2 hr 13 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
19
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
20
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
22
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
23
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
24
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
This 3-hour, 150.5-mile drive is best tackled as a single day trip, giving you the flexibility to leave when you're ready. With a fuel cost of approximately $25 and only one recommended stop, you can easily complete this route without extensive planning. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the longest stretch of 113.7 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent. A departure in the late morning could allow for a relaxed start and an arrival in Scranton by late afternoon.
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 75.3 miles from East Berlin, PA, or about 1h 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.7 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 33 miles or 51m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75.3 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 38m
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 East Berlin, 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 East Berlin, PA
This is one driving day of about 150.5 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 miles from East Berlin, 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 113.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75.3 mi from East Berlin, PA
· 1h 42m into the drive
The midpoint is around 75.3 miles from East Berlin, 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 113.7 miles.
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.
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.
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...
6 mi from route
~16 min detour
Free
near mile 51.9
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...
10 mi from route
~25 min detour
Free
near mile 15.6
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.95 one way
$49.90 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg53 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$27.33
$54.65
premium
$4.93
$29.19
$58.38
diesel
$5.61
$33.23
$66.46
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.7 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
45.2
0
$15.80
$7.22
Efficient EV
37.6
0
$13.17
$6.02
EV Truck/SUV
60.2
0
$21.07
$9.63
Gas CO2
53 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
East Berlin, PA
Afternoon
in East Berlin on Friday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in Scranton on Friday
Local time
2:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
South Lebanon, PA
75 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
4 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 12m 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 East Berlin, PA to Scranton, PA covers 150.5 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Baltimore Pike, US 15. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75.3 miles from East Berlin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.95 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 150.5 miles you will encounter 12 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 23.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles (I 83): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.5 miles (I 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between East Berlin, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward York, Hershey, State College and Allentown.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
