Trip from Scranton, PA to Lemont, PA

Q: How long is the trip from Scranton, PA to Lemont, PA?

The drive from Scranton, PA to Lemont, PA covers 148.2 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

Q: What are the main roads on this route?

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, Jacksonville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

Q: Is this a good same-day trip?

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Q: Where should I stop halfway?

The midpoint is about 74.1 miles from Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

Q: How much does gas cost for this trip?

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.57 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

Q: What is the best time to leave?

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

Q: How many breaks should I plan?

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Q: What towns show up on signs driving from Scranton, PA to Lemont, PA?

The route from Scranton, PA to Lemont, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

2h 51m

Distance

148.2 mi

238 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 41m ★

6 AM

2h 52m

8 AM

3h 14m

10 AM

3h 0m

12 PM

2h 58m

3 PM

3h 1m

5 PM

3h 13m

8 PM

2h 45m

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

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Lemont, PA

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Trip Overview

This 148.2-mile journey from Scranton to Lemont, Pennsylvania, will take approximately 2 hours and 51 minutes to complete. Primarily following the Keystone Shortway and the American Legion Memorial Highway, this route is best suited for a single day trip, with a projected fuel cost of around $25. Expect a local feel with plenty of turns, so plan for a more engaging drive rather than a simple interstate cruise. Given its manageable distance and duration, you can comfortably complete this trip in one day, allowing for a relaxed pace.

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

74.1 miles from Scranton, PA

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

Drive Character

This drive is characterized by its 'turn-heavy local drive' profile, meaning you won't be spending much time on high-speed highways, as indicated by its 0% highway share. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 98.5 miles along the Keystone Shortway, offering a good period of consistent travel before transitioning back to more local roads. As you progress, you'll notice the road's personality shifting, requiring your attention with frequent turns and changes in speed. This isn't a monotonous cruise; it's a more interactive 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.

Keystone Shortway is the longest continuous segment at about 98.5 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 16 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 148.2 miles you will encounter 16 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 34.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 16 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

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Navigation decision point

34.4 mi into trip | ~43m in

Take the exit toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 151B Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

133.6 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in

Take the exit toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

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

Exit 161 Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefo...

133.9 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | US 220; PA 26 / Jacksonville Road

Turn left onto US 220; PA 26 / Jacksonville Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Keystone Shortway	98.5 mi	1h 47m
American Legion Memorial Highway	32.7 mi	39m
Jacksonville Road	11.7 mi	14m
River Street	0.9 mi	1m
Elmwood Street	0.7 mi	1m
Cedar Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m
Mount Nittany Expressway	0.2 mi	<1m
Lackawanna Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Keystone Shortway — 98.5 mi, about 1h 47m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Lemont, 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

33 mi · 39 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Exit 151B Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

Merge onto I 80

99 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 53 sec

Exit 161 Toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

Turn left onto US 220; PA 26

12 mi · 14 min · Jacksonville Road

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 1 min

Toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown

Merge onto US 322

0.2 mi · 17 sec · Mount Nittany Expressway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward PA 26: State College

Turn right onto PA 26

0.1 mi · 18 sec · East College Avenue

Use the right lane.

Turn left onto Elmwood Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Elmwood Street

Use the left lane.

Turn left onto Pike Street

0.1 mi · 23 sec · Pike Street

Turn right onto Mount Nittany Road

44 ft · 1 sec · Mount Nittany Road

Arrive at destination

Mount Nittany Road

Trip Plan

With a total duration under three hours, this route is ideal for a flexible day trip, allowing you to depart at your leisure. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid early rush hour and to have ample daylight for navigating the local roads, especially the Jacksonville Road section. While the longest stretch is 98.5 miles, planning for one stop should be sufficient for fuel or a quick break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as stretches between services might be longer on the local portions of the drive. The turn-heavy nature means paying close attention to road signs is essential.

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74.1 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 27m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 98.5 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 33 miles or 41m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 74.1 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 18m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lemont, 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 148.2 miles and 2h 51m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 33 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 Keystone Shortway for about 98.5 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.1 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 27m into the drive

borough in Washington County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

California, PA

74 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

Hazleton, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 33 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

California, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 74.1 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 Keystone Shortway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 98.5 miles.

Arriving in Lemont, PA

The final approach into Lemont, 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 Lemont, 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

$24.57 one way

$49.14 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$26.91	$53.82
premium	$4.93	$28.74	$57.48
diesel	$5.61	$32.72	$65.44

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$25

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$50–$75

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.5	$15.56	$7.11
Efficient EV	37.1	$12.97	$5.93
EV Truck/SUV	59.3	$20.75	$9.48

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

17 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 14, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

1:02 AM

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 7:38PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS State College PA

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 7:25PM EDT until April 14 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Lemont, PA

Late night in Lemont on Thursday

Local time

1:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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 warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 51m 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 Lemont, PA covers 148.2 miles and takes about 2h 51m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Keystone Shortway, American Legion Memorial Highway, Jacksonville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74.1 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 $24.57 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.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.