Origin
Mifflinville, PA
Evening in Mifflinville on Friday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mifflinville, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
53.6 mi
86 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 2m
★
6 AM
1h 7m
8 AM
1h 18m
10 AM
1h 11m
12 PM
1h 10m
3 PM
1h 12m
5 PM
1h 17m
8 PM
1h 4m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mifflinville, PA
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Trip Overview
Mifflinville, PA to Scranton, PA is 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m via I 81, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a straightforward drive connecting two points within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect a route that is largely focused on highway travel, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B. Given its short duration, this trip is easily accomplished within a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. It's a practical option if you need to cover this specific stretch of road without much fuss.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 53.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (61%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, with 61% of the route utilizing major highways like I 81. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including a continuous segment of 32.4 miles on I 81. The character of the road is consistent for the most part, prioritizing direct travel over winding scenic byways. While there are brief moments on local roads like River Street, the overall feel is one of efficient transit, making it a predictable driving experience.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 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 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Keystone Shortway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 18.7 miles in.
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 1h 7m 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 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.9 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
18.7 mi into trip
|
~22m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
4
51.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 307
7
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
53.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 6m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
53.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 7m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West 3rd Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Adams Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 32.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mifflinville, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Market Street
120 ft
·
6 sec
·
Market Street
2
Turn right onto PA 339
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
West 3rd Street
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
4
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
6
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
8
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
11
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
12
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 26.8 mi from Mifflinville, PA · 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
27 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.8 miles from Mifflinville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.89 one way
$17.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
19 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.73 | $19.46 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.40 | $20.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.83 | $23.67 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.1 | 0 | $5.63 | $2.57 |
| Efficient EV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.69 | $2.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.4 | 0 | $7.50 | $3.43 |
Gas CO2
19 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (68% 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
Evening in Scranton on Friday
Local time
5:45 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
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
29 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 7m 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 Mifflinville, PA to Scranton, PA covers 53.6 miles and takes about 1h 7m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, River 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 26.8 miles from Mifflinville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.89 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 7m 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 18.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 51.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 52.9 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Mifflinville, 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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