Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Bloomsburg, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
98.3 mi
158 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 57m
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6 AM
2h 6m
8 AM
2h 24m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 13m
5 PM
2h 23m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bloomsburg, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Bloomsburg, PA covers 98.3 miles and takes about 2h 5m 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, Center Avenue, Pottsville 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 $16.30 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
49.1 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 2h 5m drive with frequent turns across 98.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 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. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Route Complexity
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lackawanna Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
61.4 mi into trip
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~1h 14m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Frackville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
8
61.9 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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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.
6
94.8 mi into trip
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~1h 56m in
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Wall Street
Turn right onto Wall Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 59.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| Center Avenue | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| Pottsville Pike | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| Skyline Drive | 4.4 mi | 5m |
| Centre Street | 4.2 mi | 5m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
| North Claude A. Lord Boulevard | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| Grange Road | 1.3 mi | 3m |
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 Bloomsburg, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
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Wyoming Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
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Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
12 sec
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Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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River Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
9
Turn straight onto PA 61
500 ft
·
13 sec
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Skyline Drive
10
Turn uturn onto PA 61
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Skyline Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
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Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
13
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
14
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
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Pottsville Boulevard
15
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
16
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Center Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
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Centre Street
18
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
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South 4th Street
19
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
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Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
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Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
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46 sec
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North Centre Avenue
23
Turn right onto Wall Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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Wall Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
24
Keep slight right at fork onto Lee Street
410 ft
·
11 sec
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Lee Street
25
Continue on Main Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
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Main Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto Grange Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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Grange Road
27
Continue on Grange Road
0.3 mi
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42 sec
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Grange Road
28
Turn straight onto Zeigler Road
0.8 mi
·
3 min
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Zeigler Road
29
Turn right onto Park Road
22 ft
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1 sec
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Park Road
30
Arrive at destination
Park Road
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 49.1 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 59m 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 37m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 49.1 miles or 59m 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 38m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bloomsburg, 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 98.3 miles and 2h 5m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 49.1 mi from Scranton, PA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
49 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 49.1 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Bloomsburg, PA
The final approach into Bloomsburg, 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 Bloomsburg, 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
$16.30 one way
$32.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.85 | $35.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.06 | $38.13 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.70 | $43.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$16
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 34.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 29.5 | 0 | $10.32 | $4.72 |
| Efficient EV | 24.6 | 0 | $8.60 | $3.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.76 | $6.29 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
12 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
Bloomsburg, PA
Morning in Bloomsburg on Wednesday
Local time
6:23 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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
2 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 5m 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 Bloomsburg, PA covers 98.3 miles and takes about 2h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Center Avenue, Pottsville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.1 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 $16.30 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 98.3 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Scranton, PA to Bloomsburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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