Trip from Scranton, PA to Benton, PA

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Drive Time

3h 21m

Distance

142.8 mi

230 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 9m ★

6 AM

3h 21m

8 AM

3h 45m

10 AM

3h 29m

12 PM

3h 27m

3 PM

3h 31m

5 PM

3h 44m

8 PM

3h 14m

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

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Benton, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Benton, PA covers 142.8 miles and takes about 3h 21m 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, Chestnut Street, Lancaster Pike for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.7 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.67 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

71.4 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 27m into the drive .

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Drive Character

Expect a 3h 21m drive with frequent turns across 142.8 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 46 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 59.7 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 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.

Route Complexity 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 22 significant decision points across 142.8 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 (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 61.9 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here; at 89.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 22 key points

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

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lackawanna Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | PA 61 / Skyline Drive

Turn uturn onto PA 61 / Skyline Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

89.1 mi into trip | ~1h 53m in

Take the exit toward PA 501: Bethel

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 13 Toward PA 501: Bethel

89.3 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in | PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue

Turn left onto PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / left lanes.

121.2 mi into trip | ~2h 37m in | US 222; PA 272 / North Prince Street

Turn left onto US 222; PA 272 / North Prince Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway	59.7 mi	1h 10m
Chestnut Street	9.5 mi	14m
Lancaster Pike	8.9 mi	13m
Willow Street Pike	6.1 mi	10m
Lititz Pike	6.1 mi	11m
Stiegel Pike	6 mi	6m
Lancaster Avenue	5.6 mi	6m
North College Street	5.5 mi	6m

Longest stretch: American Legion Memorial Highway — 59.7 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 81

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 124B Toward PA 61 North: Frackville

Turn straight onto PA 61

500 ft · 13 sec · Skyline Drive

Turn uturn onto PA 61

4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 61

1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

Continue on PA 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 14 sec

Turn straight onto PA 183

0.6 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Street

Turn left onto PA 183

0.3 mi · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

Continue on PA 183

0.9 mi · 2 min · Chestnut Street

Continue on PA 183

8.6 mi · 12 min · Chestnut Street

Turn slight right onto PA 419

1.9 mi · 2 min · Four Point Road

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

Merge onto I 78; US 22

3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Exit 13 Toward PA 501: Bethel Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 501

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Lancaster Avenue

Use the straight / left lanes.

Continue on PA 501

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn right onto PA 501

4.1 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue

Continue on PA 501

5.5 mi · 6 min · North College Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 501

6.0 mi · 6 min · Stiegel Pike

Continue on PA 501

4.2 mi · 4 min · Furnace Hill Pike

Continue on PA 501

2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 501

1.7 mi · 2 min · North Broad Street

Continue on PA 501

6.1 mi · 11 min · Lititz Pike

Continue on US 222; PA 272

490 ft · 20 sec · North Duke Street

Turn right onto East Liberty Street

0.2 mi · 31 sec · East Liberty Street

Turn left onto US 222; PA 272

2.0 mi · 6 min · North Prince Street

Use the straight lane.

Continue on US 222; PA 272

6.1 mi · 10 min · Willow Street Pike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 272

0.3 mi · 20 sec · Lancaster Pike

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Lancaster Pike

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

8.5 mi · 12 min · Lancaster Pike

Use the straight lane.

Turn sharp right onto Spring Valley Road

0.3 mi · 1 min · Spring Valley Road

Turn slight right onto River Road

0.2 mi · 37 sec · River Road

Turn left onto Slate Hill Road

2.8 mi · 6 min · Slate Hill Road

Turn right onto Benton Hollow Road

1.0 mi · 3 min · Benton Hollow Road

Continue on Bald Eagle Road

0.2 mi · 54 sec · Bald Eagle Road

Arrive at destination

Bald Eagle Road

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 71.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 71.4 miles or 1h 27m 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 29m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 142.8 miles and 3h 21m.

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 59.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 71.4 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 27m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

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 71.4 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Benton, PA

The final approach into Benton, 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 Benton, PA.

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

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...

7 mi from route ~18 min detour Free near mile 93.6

Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.67 one way

$47.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 50 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$25.93	$51.86
premium	$4.93	$27.69	$55.39
diesel	$5.61	$31.53	$63.06

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 50 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	42.8	$14.99	$6.85
Efficient EV	35.7	$12.50	$5.71
EV Truck/SUV	57.1	$19.99	$9.14

Gas CO2

50 kg

EV CO2

17 kg (66% 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 1 hour ago

Origin

Scranton, PA

Night in Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy

SW 3 to 7 mph 64% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:57PM EDT until April 14 at 9:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Severe Thunderstorm Watch

Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Benton, PA

Night in Benton on Tuesday

Local time

9:26 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°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

16 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 21m 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 Scranton, PA to Benton, PA covers 142.8 miles and takes about 3h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Chestnut Street, Lancaster Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 71.4 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 $23.67 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.