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Trip from Enola, PA to Scranton, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 29m

Distance

122.9 mi

198 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$20

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
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.

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Downtown Enola, PA, PA

Enola, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Enola, PA to Scranton, PA covers 122.9 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 American Legion Memorial Highway, North Enola Road, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 117.9 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.38 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.

Midpoint

61.5 miles from Enola, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 29m. Total distance: 122.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 29m drive with frequent turns across 122.9 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 117.9 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 0.7 miles in near US 11; US 15 / North Enola Road.

Driving Effort 4/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 11; US 15 / North Enola Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 81 / George N. Wade Memorial Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 9 key points

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

7
0.7 mi into trip | ~1m in | US 11; US 15 / North Enola Road

At end of road, turn left onto US 11; US 15 / North Enola Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
5
1.8 mi into trip | ~3m in

Take the ramp toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg
5
2.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | I 81 / George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

Merge onto I 81 / George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
6.7 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 28m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway 117.9 mi 2h 19m
North Enola Road 1.1 mi 2m
River Street 1 mi 1m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge 0.7 mi 1m
North Enola Drive 0.4 mi 1m
Cedar Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
East Columbia Road 0.3 mi <1m
Biden Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: American Legion Memorial Highway — 117.9 mi, about 2h 19m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Enola, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on North Enola Drive

0.4 mi · 1 min · North Enola Drive
2

Turn right onto East Columbia Road

0.3 mi · 46 sec · East Columbia Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto US 11; US 15

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Enola Road
Use the straight lane.
4

Take the ramp

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 81 North: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.
5

Merge onto I 81

0.7 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Continue on I 81

3.4 mi · 4 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
7

Keep slight left at fork onto I 81

115 mi · 2 hr 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
9

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
10

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
11

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
12

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
13

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
14

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

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 61.5 miles from Enola, PA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 117.9 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 27 miles or 34m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 61.5 miles or 1h 15m 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 1m

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 Enola, 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 Enola, PA

This is one driving day of about 122.9 miles and 2h 29m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Enola, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on American Legion Memorial Highway for about 117.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 61.5 mi from Enola, PA · 1h 15m into the drive

Downtown Shenandoah, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shenandoah, PA

61 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

East Hanover, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hazleton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 61.5 miles from Enola, 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 117.9 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

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 ~13 min detour Free near mile 25.4
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov
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...

14 mi from route ~35 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.38 one way

$40.75 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 43 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $22.32 $44.63
premium $4.93 $23.83 $47.67
diesel $5.61 $27.13 $54.27

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$20

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 43 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 36.9 0 $12.90 $5.90
Efficient EV 30.7 0 $10.75 $4.92
EV Truck/SUV 49.2 0 $17.21 $7.87

Gas CO2

43 kg

EV CO2

14 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 as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Enola, PA

Evening in Enola on Thursday

Local time

7:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

7:57 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

Shenandoah, PA

61 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

3 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 Enola, PA to Scranton, PA covers 122.9 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 American Legion Memorial Highway, North Enola Road, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 61.5 miles from Enola, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.38 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.
This is a straightforward 2h 29m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (US 11; US 15 / North Enola Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 1.8 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 2.5 miles (I 81 / George N. Wade Memorial Bridge): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Enola, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument.

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