Origin
Middleburg, PA
Morning in Middleburg on Saturday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Middleburg, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
47m
Distance
36 mi
58 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 56m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Middleburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This quick 36-mile drive from Middleburg to Scranton, Pennsylvania, can easily be completed in under 47 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With 77% of the journey on highways, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81 will be your main companions. The estimated fuel cost is a modest $6, so you won't break the bank on this short hop. Given its brevity and highway focus, this route is best suited for a straightforward transit rather than an extended exploration. You'll be moving efficiently through Pennsylvania's Northeast region.
About the Cities
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Full guide →Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 36 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 36-mile trip. With 77% of the route utilizing major interstates like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, you'll experience consistent speeds. The longest uninterrupted stretch on the highway spans 19.5 miles, allowing for a good period of cruising. While primarily an interstate experience, the final approach into Scranton will likely involve local roads like State Street, offering a slight change in pace.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.6 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 476
Navigation decision point
Toward I 476
5
4.8 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
5
24.7 mi into trip
|
~32m in
Take the exit toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
5
25.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 315 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
7
35.4 mi into trip
|
~46m 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| State Street | 3.5 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Berwick Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Chestnut Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Towanda Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 19.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Middleburg, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Chestnut Street
2
Continue on Towanda Street
0.3 mi
·
53 sec
·
Towanda Street
3
Turn left onto PA 940
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
·
Berwick Street
4
Continue on PA 940
3.5 mi
·
5 min
·
State Street
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
Toward I 476
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
7
Merge onto I 476; PATP
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
10
Merge onto PA 315
523 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
12
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
14
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
17
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
18
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 18 mi from Middleburg, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 36 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18 miles from Middleburg, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Scranton, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.97 one way
$11.94 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.54 | $13.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.98 | $13.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.54
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(19.5 mi)
$2.54
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Tolls
$3
Total
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.78 | $1.73 |
| Efficient EV | 9 | 0 | $3.15 | $1.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.04 | $2.30 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
10:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
55°F
Hudson, PA
18 mi in
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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
47m 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 Middleburg, PA to Scranton, PA covers 36 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 81, State Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 18 miles from Middleburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.97 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 36 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 24.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Middleburg, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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