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Trip from Scranton, PA to Abbottstown, PA

Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

154.6 mi

249 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

24 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 8m ★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Abbottstown, PA, PA

Abbottstown, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Abbottstown, PA covers 154.6 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on American Legion Memorial Highway, US 15, Baltimore Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 113.7 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $25.58 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.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

77.3 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a 3h 20m drive with frequent turns across 154.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
American Legion Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 113.7 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 115.4 miles in.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 154.6 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 115.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120 miles (I 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.6 miles (PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

8
115.4 mi into trip | ~2h 17m in

Take the exit toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight left lane. Exit 70 Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisbur...
8
120 mi into trip | ~2h 23m in | I 83

Keep slight right at fork onto I 83 toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
9
124.6 mi into trip | ~2h 30m in | PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 41A Toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg
8
126.6 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in

Take the exit toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B-A Toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: G...
8
126.8 mi into trip | ~2h 33m in

Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 South: Gettysburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 5B Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg

Towns Along This Route

Between Scranton, PA and Abbottstown, PA, road signs point toward York, Gettysburg and Camp Hill.

York

115.4 mi in | ~2h 17m

Gettysburg

124.6 mi in | ~2h 30m | via PA 581

Camp Hill

126.6 mi in | ~2h 32m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway 113.7 mi 2h 13m
US 15 10 mi 14m
Baltimore Pike 9.3 mi 16m
I 83 8.3 mi 11m
Abbottstown Street 3.6 mi 6m
North Baltimore Street 2.2 mi 4m
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway 2 mi 2m
Baltimore Road 1.6 mi 2m
Longest stretch: American Legion Memorial Highway — 113.7 mi, about 2h 13m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Abbottstown, PA.

1

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
3

Turn right onto CR 3023

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
4

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue
5

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street
6

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
7

Merge onto I 81

114 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8

Take the exit

0.9 mi · 1 min
Exit 70 Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York Use the slight left lane.
9

Continue on I 83; US 322

3.7 mi · 5 min · I 83; US 322
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 83

4.6 mi · 6 min · I 83
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York Use the slight right lane.
11

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 581

2.0 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
Exit 41A Toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 24 sec
Exit 5B-A Toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 5B Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Continue on US 15

10 mi · 14 min · US 15
Use the straight lane.
15

Turn left onto PA 74

2.2 mi · 4 min · North Baltimore Street
Use the left lane.
16

Continue on PA 194

0.4 mi · 46 sec · Baltimore Road
17

Continue on PA 194

0.1 mi · 12 sec · Baltimore Street
18

Continue on PA 194

1.2 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Road
19

Continue on PA 194

9.3 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike
20

Continue on PA 194

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrisburg Street
21

Continue on PA 194

3.6 mi · 6 min · Abbottstown Street
22

Enter roundabout

92 ft · 4 sec
23

Continue

35 ft · 2 sec
24

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 77.3 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.7 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 80 miles or 1h 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 77.3 miles or 1h 32m 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 33m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Abbottstown, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

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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 Scranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 154.6 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scranton, 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 American Legion Memorial Highway for about 113.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 77.3 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 32m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

77 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 77.3 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before American Legion Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.7 miles.

Arriving in Abbottstown, PA

The final approach into Abbottstown, 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 Abbottstown, PA.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

5 mi from route ~12 min detour Free near mile 96
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov
Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 133.3
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$25.58 one way

$51.16 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 54 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $27.99 $55.98
premium $4.92 $29.96 $59.92
diesel $5.64 $34.35 $68.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

24 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wilkes-Barre Township Commons - Tesla Supercharger

Wilkes-Barre Township, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger

Drums, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

The Shoppes at Susquehanna Marketplace - Tesla Supercharger

Harrisburg, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Giant - Tesla Supercharger

Harrisburg, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Dunkn' Middletown

Middletown, PA

NAYAX_ENERGY

12 DCFC

Scranton, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Scranton Carbondale Hwy

Scranton, PA

IONNA

10 DCFC

Shoppes at Montage - Tesla Supercharger

Moosic, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Tesla: 8 ChargePoint Network: 4 Electrify America: 2 IN_CHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 EV Connect: 1 SWTCH: 1 NAYAX_ENERGY: 1 TURNONGREEN: 1 Blink Network: 1 EVGATEWAY: 1 Non-Networked: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 46.4 0 $16.23 $7.42
Efficient EV 38.7 0 $13.53 $6.18
EV Truck/SUV 61.8 0 $21.64 $9.89

Gas CO2

54 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (67% 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Scranton, PA

Morning in Scranton on Monday

Local time

8:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Abbottstown, PA

Morning in Abbottstown on Monday

Local time

8:54 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°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

28 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

3h 20m 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 Scranton, PA to Abbottstown, PA covers 154.6 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, US 15, Baltimore Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 77.3 miles from Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.58 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
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 13 significant decision points across 154.6 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 115.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120 miles (I 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.6 miles (PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Scranton, PA and Abbottstown, PA, road signs point toward York, Gettysburg and Camp Hill.

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