Embark on a 94.5-mile journey from Scranton, PA, to Fredericksburg, PA, taking approximately 2 hours and 2 minutes. This drive is best suited as a single-day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $16. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including American Legion Memorial Highway, Pine Grove Road, and Geary Wolfe Road, with no highway driving involved. The route offers a turn-heavy local experience through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Given its manageable length and local road focus, this trip allows for a flexible pace and is ideal for those who prefer a more intimate driving experience over high-speed travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
47.2 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 57m into the drive
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Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 2m. Total distance: 94.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
This route is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you'll be actively steering and navigating through a series of turns rather than cruising on a straight highway. With 0% highway share, expect a continuous engagement with local roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 79.5 miles along the American Legion Memorial Highway, offering a sustained period of this local driving feel. As you progress, the road will likely present a varied landscape of Pennsylvania's countryside, demanding your attention and making for an engaging, hands-on driving experience.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 19 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 79.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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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
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0.3 mi into trip|~1m in|CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip|~1m in|River Street
Turn left onto River Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip|~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
5
1.7 mi into trip|~3m in|I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway
79.5 mi
1h 33m
Pine Grove Road
4.4 mi
7m
Geary Wolfe Road
2.6 mi
4m
South Tremont Road
2.3 mi
3m
North Tulpehocken Street
1.6 mi
3m
River Street
0.9 mi
1m
Camp Swatara Road
0.7 mi
1m
Molleystown Road
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 79.5 mi, about 1h 33m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Fredericksburg, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi·38 sec·Wyoming Avenue
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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
80 mi·1 hr 33 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·29 sec
Toward PA 125: Ravine
9
Turn right onto Molleystown Road
0.5 mi·50 sec·Molleystown Road
10
At end of road, turn right onto PA 125
2.3 mi·3 min·South Tremont Road
11
Continue on PA 125
1.6 mi·3 min·North Tulpehocken Street
12
Continue on PA 443
0.2 mi·23 sec·Suedberg Road
13
Turn left onto PA 645
2.6 mi·4 min·Geary Wolfe Road
14
Continue on PA 645
0.7 mi·1 min·Camp Swatara Road
15
Turn right onto Pine Grove Road
4.4 mi·7 min·Pine Grove Road
16
Turn right onto US 22; PA 343
0.2 mi·17 sec·William Penn Highway
17
Turn slight right
390 ft·15 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on East Main Street
0.4 mi·1 min·East Main Street
19
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 94.5-mile drive, leaving Scranton in the morning allows you to arrive in Fredericksburg with plenty of daylight. Since there are no designated stops in the data and the drive is relatively short, you can be flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as the longest stretch is 79.5 miles, and plan to refuel before setting out if necessary, given the $16 estimated fuel cost. The turn-heavy nature of this local route means staying alert and mindful of your surroundings is key to a smooth journey.
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 47.2 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 79.5 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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.2 miles or 57m 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 32m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Fredericksburg, 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 94.5 miles and 2h 2m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on American Legion Memorial Highway for about 79.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 47.2 mi from Scranton, PA
· 57m into the drive
The midpoint is around 47.2 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 79.5 miles.
Arriving in Fredericksburg, PA
The final approach into Fredericksburg, 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 Fredericksburg, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Nearby Places
Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
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...
2 mi from route
~6 min detour
Free
near mile 94.5
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.67 one way
$31.33 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg33 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$17.16
$34.32
premium
$4.93
$18.33
$36.65
diesel
$5.61
$20.86
$41.73
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: 33.1 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
28.3
0
$9.92
$4.54
Efficient EV
23.6
0
$8.27
$3.78
EV Truck/SUV
37.8
0
$13.23
$6.05
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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 as of Apr 16, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Friday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph3% chanceLive forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Destination
Fredericksburg, PA
Morning
in Fredericksburg on Friday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
60°F
New Philadelphia, PA
47 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
42 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 2m 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 Fredericksburg, PA covers 94.5 miles and takes about 2h 2m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Pine Grove Road, Geary Wolfe Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.2 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 $15.67 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 is a straightforward 2h 2m drive. You will face about 12 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.6 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
The route from Scranton, PA to Fredericksburg, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
