Trip from Scranton, PA to Loganville, PA

Drive Time

3h 11m

Distance

156.7 mi

252 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

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station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 35 min
4 AM
3h 0m ★
6 AM
3h 12m
8 AM
3h 35m
10 AM
3h 20m
12 PM
3h 17m
3 PM
3h 21m
5 PM
3h 34m
8 PM
3h 5m

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

Downtown Loganville, PA, PA

Loganville, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

Traveling from Scranton to Loganville covers 156.7 miles across Pennsylvania’s Northeast region, a journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 11 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive rather than a straight highway shot, it works perfectly as a manageable one-day trip. You should budget approximately $25 for fuel to complete the trek. Since the route relies entirely on local roads like Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, and River Street, it offers a different pace than a standard interstate commute. Whether you are heading out for business or a visit, this drive provides a straightforward connection that keeps you off the major highways entirely.

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

78.4 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 35m into the drive .

Drive Character

Expect a hands-on driving experience as this route features a 0% highway share, meaning you will be navigating local streets for the duration of the 156.7-mile trip. The drive is characterized by frequent turns and constant shifts in scenery, with no long, monotonous stretches of high-speed pavement; in fact, the longest uninterrupted segment is 0 miles on Lackawanna Avenue. This technical, turn-heavy profile requires your full attention behind the wheel as you transition between local corridors. You will find that the road demands a steady, engaged driving style throughout the entire 3-hour and 11-minute duration.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 16 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 Loganville, PA is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Loganville, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lackawanna Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
Cedar Avenue Unavailable Refreshing
River Street Unavailable Refreshing
American Legion Memorial Highway Unavailable Refreshing
I 83 South Unavailable Refreshing
PA 214 Unavailable Refreshing
North Street Unavailable Refreshing
North Main Street Unavailable Refreshing

Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.

Longest stretch: Lackawanna Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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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

114 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

0.9 mi · 1 min · I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
9

Continue straight

3.7 mi · 5 min
10

Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

4.6 mi · 6 min · I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
11

Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore

31 mi · 38 min · I 83 South: York, Baltimore
12

Take the exit slight right toward PA 214: Loganville

0.3 mi · 38 sec · PA 214: Loganville
13

Keep slight right to continue on PA 214: Loganville

135 ft · 3 sec · PA 214: Loganville
14

Turn straight onto North Street

0.2 mi · 40 sec · North Street
15

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · North Main Street
16

Arrive at your destination

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short trip, you have plenty of flexibility, but it is wise to plan for at least one stop to break up the frequent turns of this local route. Given the turn-heavy nature of the drive, check your route navigation before you head out to ensure you are comfortable with the specific sequence of roads like Cedar Avenue and River Street. Aim to leave during daylight hours to make navigating the local intersections easier. Keeping your $25 fuel budget in mind, consider filling up before you depart Scranton to avoid hunting for stations while navigating the local road network. Staying alert is key, as the lack of highway miles means you will be constantly managing speed changes and turns.

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 78.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 35m 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 80 miles or 1h 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 78.4 miles or 1h 35m 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 Loganville, 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 156.7 miles and 3h 11m.

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.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 78.4 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 35m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

78 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 78.4 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Loganville, PA

The final approach into Loganville, 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 Loganville, 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

$25.93 one way

$51.86 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 55 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $28.37 $56.75
premium $4.92 $30.37 $60.73
diesel $5.64 $34.81 $69.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$26

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$51–$76

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 54.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47 0 $16.45 $7.52
Efficient EV 39.2 0 $13.71 $6.27
EV Truck/SUV 62.7 0 $21.94 $10.03

Gas CO2

55 kg

EV CO2

18 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 data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Loganville, PA

Evening in Loganville on Sunday

Local time

7:21 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°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

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 11m 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 Loganville, PA covers 156.7 miles and takes about 3h 11m 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 78.4 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 $25.93 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 Loganville, PA is easy. At 3h 11m 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 Loganville, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scranton, PA to Loganville, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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