Drive Time
6h 16m
Distance
355.2 mi
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$57
one way
The drive from Mount Carmel, PA to Scranton, PA covers 355.2 miles and takes about 6h 16m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Winterhill Road, George Town Road, Dragon Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $57.14 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is possible, but it will make for a full day on the road.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
Plan on a short reset every 3 to 4 hours to stay fresh behind the wheel.
Midpoint
177.6 miles from Mount Carmel, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 3h 8m into the drive .
Expect a 6h 16m drive with frequent turns across 355.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Winterhill Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| George Town Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Dragon Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hornet Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Husky Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Highway 250 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Adams Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between Mount Carmel, PA and Scranton, PA.
Start on Mount Carmel Ridge Road
Continue straight
Continue on Winterhill Road
Turn right onto George Town Road
At the end of the road, turn left onto Dragon Highway
Continue on Hornet Highway
Continue on Husky Highway
Continue on Main Street
Continue on United States Highway 250
Turn left onto Adams Street
Turn right onto Jefferson Street
Turn left onto Merchant Street
Continue on East Park Avenue
Turn right onto Grafton Road
Take the ramp slight right
Merge slight left onto Senator Jennings Randolph Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 68 East: Cumberland
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward US 220 North: Bedford
At the end of the road, turn left onto Ali Ghan Road
Turn left
Keep slight left
Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
Turn left onto River Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Continue on Adams Avenue
Turn left onto Biden Street
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Arrive at your destination
Morning Departure
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
Evening Departure
This is a long drive — plan for a morning departure or consider splitting it into two days.
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 80 miles or 1h 24m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 177.6 miles or 3h 8m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 5h 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Mount Carmel, 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 Mount Carmel, PA
This is one driving day of about 355.2 miles and 6h 16m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 177.6 mi from Mount Carmel, PA · 3h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
178 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.
Municipality of Bethel Park, PA
Fuel and coffeeA short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 177.6 miles from Mount Carmel, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$57.14 one way
$114.28 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $64.31 | $128.63 |
| premium | $4.95 | $69.28 | $138.56 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $83.63 | $167.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$57
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$82–$107
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 124.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $37 in charging · 1 stop · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 106.6 | 1 | $37.30 | $17.05 |
| Efficient EV | 88.8 | 1 | $31.08 | $14.21 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 142.1 | 1 | $49.73 | $22.73 |
Gas CO2
124 kg
EV CO2
42 kg (66% less)
Plan for 1 charging stop. A 30-minute DC fast charge mid-route should be enough to complete the trip comfortably.
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. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Morning in Mount Carmel on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Morning in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
6:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Along the Route
68°F
Washington, DC
178 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Start early — leave by 6-7 AM to arrive at a reasonable hour.
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