Trip from Mansfield, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Drive Time

2h 22m

Distance

102.4 mi

165 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 12m ★
6 AM
2h 22m
8 AM
2h 42m
10 AM
2h 29m
12 PM
2h 27m
3 PM
2h 30m
5 PM
2h 41m
8 PM
2h 16m

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

Downtown Mansfield, PA, PA

Mansfield, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Mansfield, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Sullivan Street, Roosevelt Highway, Sylvania Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.94 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

51.2 miles from Mansfield, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 102.4 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.
Sullivan 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 Mansfield, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Mansfield, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Sullivan Street Unavailable Refreshing
Roosevelt Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Sylvania Road Unavailable Refreshing
West Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Elmira Street Unavailable Refreshing
Main Street Unavailable Refreshing
Grand Army of the Republic Highway Unavailable Refreshing
Reuter Boulevard Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Sullivan Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mansfield, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

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Start on East Wellsboro Street

0.1 mi · 22 sec · East Wellsboro Street
2

Continue on Sullivan Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · Sullivan Street
3

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

10 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway
4

Continue on Sylvania Road

5.2 mi · 7 min · Sylvania Road
5

Continue on West Main Street

1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
6

Continue on Elmira Street

0.8 mi · 1 min · Elmira Street
7

Turn straight onto Roosevelt Highway

9.3 mi · 13 min · Roosevelt Highway
8

Continue on Main Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · Main Street
9

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

6.4 mi · 8 min · Roosevelt Highway
10

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

0.2 mi · 15 sec · Roosevelt Highway
11

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

1.3 mi · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
12

Continue on Reuter Boulevard

0.8 mi · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard
13

Continue on York Avenue

0.8 mi · 2 min · York Avenue
14

Continue on Main Street

0.6 mi · 2 min · Main Street
15

Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
16

Continue on Golden Mile Road

2.0 mi · 3 min · Golden Mile Road
17

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

12 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
18

Continue on State Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · State Street
19

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

6.9 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
20

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

7.4 mi · 10 min · Roosevelt Highway
21

Continue on River Street

0.5 mi · 46 sec · River Street
22

Continue on Main Street

0.3 mi · 39 sec · Main Street
23

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
24

Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
25

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

2.9 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Route 92
26

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
27

Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

2.2 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway
28

Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

6.7 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
29

Continue on Airport Drive

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Airport Drive
30

Turn straight onto Winola Road

2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
31

Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
32

At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

308 ft · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue
33

Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

0.2 mi · 30 sec · US 11 South, PA 307 South
34

Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
35

Continue on Mulberry Street

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
36

Turn right onto Penn Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Penn Avenue
37

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
38

Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Cedar 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 51.2 miles from Mansfield, PA, or about 1h 11m 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 51m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 51.2 miles or 1h 11m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 56m

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 Mansfield, 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 Mansfield, PA

This is one driving day of about 102.4 miles and 2h 22m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Mansfield, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.2 mi from Mansfield, PA · 1h 11m into the drive

Downtown Syracuse, NY, NY

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Syracuse, NY

51 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

Syracuse, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Syracuse, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Mansfield, 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

$16.94 one way

$33.89 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.54 $37.08
premium $4.92 $19.84 $39.69
diesel $5.64 $22.75 $45.50

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.7 0 $10.75 $4.92
Efficient EV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.10
EV Truck/SUV 41 0 $14.34 $6.55

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Mansfield, PA

Late night in Mansfield on Monday

Local time

1:36 AM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Monday

Local time

1:36 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

2 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

2h 22m 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 Mansfield, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Sullivan Street, Roosevelt Highway, Sylvania Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 miles from Mansfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.94 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 Mansfield, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 22m 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 Mansfield, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Mansfield, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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