The drive from Marshallton, PA to Scranton, PA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, PA 901, Sunbury Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 67.4 miles on I 81.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.11 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
42.6 miles from Marshallton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 54m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 46m. Total distance: 85.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
This is a 1h 46m highway drive covering 85.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and PA 901. The longest continuous stretch is about 67.4 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 67.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and PA 901. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Tioga Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 46m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Tioga Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hakes Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (PA 54; PA 901 / Locust Gap Highway): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Tioga Street
At end of road, turn left onto Tioga Street
Navigation decision point
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Hakes Street
Turn right onto Hakes Street
Navigation decision point
5
5.9 mi into trip|~11m in|PA 54; PA 901 / Locust Gap Highway
At end of road, turn right onto PA 54; PA 901 / Locust Gap Highway
Navigation decision point
7
84.5 mi into trip|~1h 45m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
84.9 mi into trip|~1h 46m in|Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
67.4 mi
1h 19m
PA 901
4.6 mi
8m
Sunbury Road
4.4 mi
5m
Locust Gap Highway
3.2 mi
3m
Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
2m
River Street
1 mi
1m
PA 61
0.8 mi
<1m
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 67.4 mi, about 1h 19m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Marshallton, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Sherman Street
0.1 mi·35 sec·Sherman Street
2
At end of road, turn left onto Tioga Street
301 ft·15 sec·Tioga Street
3
Turn right onto Hakes Street
497 ft·22 sec·Hakes Street
4
Turn right onto Feeney Street
295 ft·15 sec·Feeney Street
5
Turn right onto PA 61
0.8 mi·56 sec·PA 61
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi·32 sec
7
Turn right onto PA 901
4.6 mi·8 min·PA 901
8
At end of road, turn right onto PA 54; PA 901
2.9 mi·3 min·Locust Gap Highway
9
Continue on PA 901
0.4 mi·41 sec·Locust Gap Highway
10
Continue on PA 901
2.2 mi·2 min·Fairgrounds Road
11
Continue on PA 901
4.4 mi·5 min·Sunbury Road
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi·35 sec
13
Merge onto I 81
67 mi·1 hr 19 min·I 81
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
15
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
18
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
19
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
20
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 42.6 miles from Marshallton, PA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 67.4 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 19 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 42.6 miles or 54m 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 30m
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 Marshallton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Marshallton, PA
This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 1h 46m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 19 miles from Marshallton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 67.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.6 mi from Marshallton, PA
· 54m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
22 mi from route
~56 min detour
Free
near mile 14.7
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.11 one way
$28.22 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg30 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$15.45
$30.90
premium
$4.93
$16.50
$33.01
diesel
$5.61
$18.79
$37.58
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
25.5
0
$8.94
$4.08
Efficient EV
21.3
0
$7.45
$3.40
EV Truck/SUV
34
0
$11.91
$5.45
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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 17, 2026
Origin
Marshallton, PA
Evening
in Marshallton on Friday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Evening
in Scranton on Friday
Local time
6:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 to 6 mph51% chanceLive 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
16 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
1h 46m 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 Marshallton, PA to Scranton, PA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 46m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, PA 901, Sunbury Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.6 miles from Marshallton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.11 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 1h 46m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Tioga Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Hakes Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.9 miles (PA 54; PA 901 / Locust Gap Highway): Navigation decision point.
The route from Marshallton, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
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.
