Origin
Morris, PA
Afternoon in Morris on Thursday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Morris, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 22m
Distance
124.2 mi
200 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 13m
★
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 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Morris, PA to Scranton, PA covers 124.2 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 Route 414, Appalachian Thruway, US 15 South for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.59 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
62.1 miles from Morris, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 22m. Total distance: 124.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 22m drive with frequent turns across 124.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Route 414 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Morris, PA to 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 Morris, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Route 414 | — | — |
| Appalachian Thruway | — | — |
| US 15 South | — | — |
| Market Street | — | — |
| Montgomery Pike | — | — |
| Highway 15 | — | — |
| Westbranch Highway | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Route 414
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Morris, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Landrus Road
105 ft
·
9 sec
·
Landrus Road
2
Turn left onto Route 414
9.7 mi
·
16 min
·
Route 414
3
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
4
Merge slight left onto Appalachian Thruway
29 mi
·
34 min
·
Appalachian Thruway
5
Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 15 South: Lewisburg
6
Keep slight right
157 ft
·
6 sec
7
Merge slight left onto Market Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Market Street
8
Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Montgomery Pike
9
Continue on US Highway 15
12 mi
·
16 min
·
US Highway 15
10
Continue on Westbranch Highway
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Westbranch Highway
11
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
I 80 East: Bloomsburg
12
Keep slight left
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
13
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
49 mi
·
53 min
·
Keystone Shortway
14
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
15
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
39 min
16
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
17
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
18
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
19
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
20
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
21
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
22
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 62.1 miles from Morris, 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 27 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.1 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 Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Morris, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Morris, PA
This is one driving day of about 124.2 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Morris, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.1 mi from Morris, PA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.1 miles from Morris, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around 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
$20.59 one way
$41.18 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.55 | $45.10 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.09 | $48.17 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.42 | $54.84 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.3 | 0 | $13.04 | $5.96 |
| Efficient EV | 31.1 | 0 | $10.87 | $4.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.7 | 0 | $17.39 | $7.95 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
2:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
46°F
White Deer, PA
62 mi in
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
1 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 Morris, PA to Scranton, PA covers 124.2 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 Route 414, Appalachian Thruway, US 15 South. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.1 miles from Morris, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.59 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 Morris, PA to 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 Morris, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Morris, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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