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Trip from Gettysburg, PA to Scranton, PA

Data updated 3 hours ago

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

161.2 mi

259 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$27

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 28m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

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

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borough and the county seat of Adams County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania

Gettysburg, PA

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Trip Overview

This 161.2-mile drive from Gettysburg, PA to Scranton, PA, will take you about 3 hours and 20 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily travel on American Legion Memorial Highway, US 15, and I-83, with a highway share of 25%. Budget around $27 for fuel on this journey. The route offers a mix of driving experiences, and since it's a relatively short distance, you'll have flexibility in your timing and stops. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, so expect a consistent regional feel throughout.

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

80.6 miles from Gettysburg, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 43m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 161.2-mile journey. While there are stretches on major highways like US 15 and I-83, only 25% of the route is on highways, meaning you'll be navigating more local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 113.7 miles on the American Legion Memorial Highway. This suggests a drive that requires your attention, with frequent changes in speed and direction as you move through different communities.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 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. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.2 miles in near US 15.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 161.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 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 14 key points

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

5
2.2 mi into trip | ~4m in | US 15

Merge onto US 15

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

Use the straight / right lanes.
7
34.3 mi into trip | ~46m 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
7
41.1 mi into trip | ~56m 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
45.1 mi into trip | ~1h 1m 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
160.5 mi into trip | ~3h 18m 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 Gettysburg, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward York, Hershey, State College and Allentown.

York

34.3 mi in | ~46m

Hershey

36.3 mi in | ~49m | via PA 581

State College

41.1 mi in | ~56m | via I 83

Allentown

45.1 mi in | ~1h 1m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway 113.7 mi 2h 13m
US 15 32.1 mi 41m
I 83 8.6 mi 11m
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway 1.8 mi 2m
Hanover Road 1.2 mi 2m
River Street 1 mi 1m
Hanover Street 0.5 mi <1m
Cedar Avenue 0.3 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 Gettysburg, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on US 30; US 15 Business; PA 116

316 ft · 12 sec · Lincoln Square
2

Continue on US 30; PA 116

0.2 mi · 43 sec · York Street
3

Turn straight onto PA 116

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Hanover Street
4

Continue on PA 116

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hanover Road
5

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 39 sec
6

Merge onto US 15

27 mi · 34 min · US 15
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on US 15

5.1 mi · 7 min · US 15
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 57 sec
Toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto PA 581

1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
10

Continue on PA 581

0.3 mi · 21 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
Exit 6A Toward I 83 North: Harrisburg, Hershey
11

Merge onto I 83

4.6 mi · 6 min · I 83
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit onto I 83

4.0 mi · 5 min · I 83
Toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College Use the slight left lane.
13

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 47 sec
Exit 51B Toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
14

Merge onto I 81

114 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
16

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
17

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
19

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
20

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
21

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3-hour and 20-minute duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day. To make the most of it, consider an early morning departure to maximize daylight hours. With only one recommended stop, you have the flexibility to take breaks when you feel the need. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the 113.7-mile stretch on American Legion Memorial Highway, as services might be less frequent there. The estimated fuel cost is $27, so plan accordingly.

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 80.6 miles from Gettysburg, PA, or about 1h 43m 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 80 miles or 1h 42m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 80.6 miles or 1h 43m 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 44m

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 Gettysburg, 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 Gettysburg, PA

This is one driving day of about 161.2 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Gettysburg, 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 80.6 mi from Gettysburg, PA · 1h 43m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

81 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 80.6 miles from Gettysburg, 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

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 ~14 min detour Free near mile 66.7
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 27.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$26.72 one way

$53.45 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $29.27 $58.54
premium $4.93 $31.26 $62.53
diesel $5.61 $35.59 $71.18

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$27

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 56.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 48.4 0 $16.93 $7.74
Efficient EV 40.3 0 $14.10 $6.45
EV Truck/SUV 64.5 0 $22.57 $10.32

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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 data refreshed 11 hours ago

Origin

Gettysburg, PA

Late night in Gettysburg on Wednesday

Local time

2:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

2:30 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 12 mph 27% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:09PM EDT until April 14 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:04PM EDT until April 14 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

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

19 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 20m on the road

The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Gettysburg, PA to Scranton, PA covers 161.2 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, US 15, I 83. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 80.6 miles from Gettysburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $26.72 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 demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 161.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 2.2 miles (US 15): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 34.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 41.1 miles (I 83): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Gettysburg, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward York, Hershey, State College and Allentown.

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