Origin
Scranton, PA
Night in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
11:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Bethel, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 12m
Distance
141.4 mi
228 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 1m
★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 36m
10 AM
3h 21m
12 PM
3h 18m
3 PM
3h 22m
5 PM
3h 35m
8 PM
3h 5m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bethel, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Bethel, PA covers 141.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.44 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
70.7 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 36m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 3h 12m drive with frequent turns across 141.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 44 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lackawanna Avenue 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Scranton, PA to Bethel, PA is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Scranton, PA to Bethel, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna Avenue | — | — |
| Cedar Avenue | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | — | — |
| PA 61 North | — | — |
| Skyline Drive | — | — |
| Joseph H | — | — |
| Pottsville Saint Clair Highway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lackawanna Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Bethel, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
6
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 61 North: Frackville
9
Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
502 ft
·
14 sec
·
Skyline Drive
10
Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Skyline Drive
11
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
12
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
13
Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
14
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.2 mi
·
15 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
15
Continue on Route 61 South
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
16
Take the exit slight right
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
17
Turn straight onto Pottsville Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Street
18
Turn left onto South Sillyman Street
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Sillyman Street
19
Continue on Chestnut Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Street
20
Continue on Chestnut Street
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Chestnut Street
21
Turn slight right onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Four Point Road
22
Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
23
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
William Penn Highway
24
Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
PA 501: Bethel
25
Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
26
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
28
Continue on North College Street
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North College Street
29
Continue on Stiegel Pike
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stiegel Pike
30
Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Hill Pike
31
Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Furnace Hills Pike
32
Continue on North Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
North Broad Street
33
Continue on Lititz Pike
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Lititz Pike
34
Continue on North Duke Street
1.3 mi
·
4 min
·
North Duke Street
35
Continue on South Duke Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South Duke Street
36
Turn right onto Eshelman Mill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Eshelman Mill Road
37
Continue on Gypsy Hill Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Gypsy Hill Road
38
Continue on Gypsy Hill Road
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
Gypsy Hill Road
39
Turn left onto Beaver Valley Pike
8.3 mi
·
12 min
·
Beaver Valley Pike
40
Continue on West 4th Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West 4th Street
41
Turn right onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
South Church Street
42
Continue on Robert Fulton Highway
5.4 mi
·
8 min
·
Robert Fulton Highway
43
Turn sharp left onto Fulton View Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Fulton View Road
44
Arrive at your 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 70.7 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 36m 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 31 miles or 42m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.7 miles or 1h 36m 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 37m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bethel, 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.
+
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 141.4 miles and 3h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 70.7 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 36m 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 70.7 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bethel, PA
The final approach into Bethel, 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 Bethel, 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
$23.44 one way
$46.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
50 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.67 | $51.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.42 | $54.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $31.22 | $62.44 |
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: 49.5 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 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
| Efficient EV | 35.4 | 0 | $12.37 | $5.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.6 | 0 | $19.80 | $9.05 |
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
Bethel, PA
Night in Bethel on Wednesday
Local time
11:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
62°F
South Lebanon, PA
71 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
5 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 12m 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 Bethel, PA covers 141.4 miles and takes about 3h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.7 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 $23.44 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.
The drive from Scranton, PA to Bethel, PA is easy. At 3h 12m 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 Scranton, PA to Bethel, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scranton, PA to Bethel, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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