Origin
Milroy, PA
Late night in Milroy on Thursday
Local time
1:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Milroy, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 58m
Distance
141.2 mi
227 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 47m
★
6 AM
2h 58m
8 AM
3h 21m
10 AM
3h 6m
12 PM
3h 4m
3 PM
3h 7m
5 PM
3h 20m
8 PM
2h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Milroy, PA
Haneul Trac
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 141.2-mile drive from Milroy, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA, will take you about 2 hours and 58 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Keystone Shortway and I-81, with a final stretch on South Walnut Street, this route is a manageable day trip. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, it's an economical option for exploring within Pennsylvania. The drive offers a turn-heavy local feel mixed with highway segments, making it an engaging journey. You'll be traveling entirely within the Northeast region, offering a consistent regional experience.
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
70.6 miles from Milroy, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 34m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a "turn-heavy local drive" profile for this 141.2-mile trip. While 28% of your journey will be on highways, the overall character leans towards more intricate navigation. The longest uninterrupted stretch you’ll encounter is 35.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a period of more consistent speed before you transition back to local roads. This route is likely to feel like a dynamic experience, requiring your attention as you navigate between different road types and potentially busier local sections.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 35.5 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 0.1 miles in near Main Street.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 141.2 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (West Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (US 522 / Susquehanna Trail): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Main Street
Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
1 mi into trip
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~2m in
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West Colonial Drive
Turn right onto West Colonial Drive
Navigation decision point
5
50.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
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US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Turn left onto US 522 / Susquehanna Trail
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
106.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 14m 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
7
141 mi into trip
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~2h 58m in
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Keystone Shortway | 35.5 mi | 39m |
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| South Walnut Street | 31.2 mi | 36m |
| South Main Street | 10.4 mi | 12m |
| Point Township Drive | 8.1 mi | 11m |
| US 322 | 7.2 mi | 9m |
| North Susquehanna Trail | 3.2 mi | 6m |
| Continental Boulevard | 2.6 mi | 3m |
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 35.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milroy, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on North Main Street
425 ft
·
11 sec
·
North Main Street
2
Keep slight right at fork onto Main Street
254 ft
·
7 sec
·
Main Street
3
Continue on Hill Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto Old US Route 322
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Old US Route 322
5
Turn right onto West Colonial Drive
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
West Colonial Drive
6
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
7
Merge onto US 322
7.2 mi
·
9 min
·
US 322
8
Take the exit onto US 522
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 522
Toward US 522 North: Selinsgrove
9
Turn left onto US 522
31 mi
·
36 min
·
South Walnut Street
10
At end of road, turn right onto US 522; PA 104
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Street
11
Turn left onto US 522
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on US 11; US 15
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Susquehanna Trail
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto US 11
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
14
Continue on US 11
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on US 11
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Point Township Drive
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on US 11
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northumberland Street
Use the straight lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 54
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
19
Merge onto I 80
35 mi
·
39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
20
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
21
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
22
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
23
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
24
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the 2-hour 58-minute duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day adventure from Milroy to Scranton. You can easily complete it in one go, but consider a brief stop during the 35.5-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway for a stretch or to refuel if needed, especially given the $23 fuel cost. Leaving earlier in the day will help you avoid potential local traffic as you approach Scranton. Pay attention to the "turn-heavy local drive" profile; maintaining awareness of upcoming turns and road changes will be key to a smooth arrival.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.6 miles from Milroy, PA, or about 1h 34m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 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 31 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.6 miles or 1h 34m 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 26m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Milroy, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
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 Milroy, PA
This is one driving day of about 141.2 miles and 2h 58m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Milroy, 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 Keystone Shortway for about 35.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.6 mi from Milroy, PA · 1h 34m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.6 miles from Milroy, 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
$23.41 one way
$46.82 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.64 | $51.28 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.38 | $54.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.18 | $62.35 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.83 | $6.78 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.35 | $5.65 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.5 | 0 | $19.77 | $9.04 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
17 kg (65% 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
City of Scranton, PA
Late night in City of Scranton on Thursday
Local time
1:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
22 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 58m 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 Milroy, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 141.2 miles and takes about 2h 58m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Keystone Shortway, I 81, South Walnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.6 miles from Milroy, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.41 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.
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 15 significant decision points across 141.2 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 0.1 miles (Main Street): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 1 miles (West Colonial Drive): Navigation decision point; at 50.8 miles (US 522 / Susquehanna Trail): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Milroy, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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