Origin
Scranton, PA
Evening in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA
Drive Time
3h 35m
Distance
169.9 mi
273 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$28
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 23m
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6 AM
3h 35m
8 AM
4h 0m
10 AM
3h 44m
12 PM
3h 41m
3 PM
3h 45m
5 PM
3h 59m
8 PM
3h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mount Pleasant, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
Spanning 169.9 miles across Pennsylvania, this journey from Scranton to Mount Pleasant typically takes about 3 hours and 35 minutes of driving time. Because the route relies entirely on local roads rather than high-speed interstates, it is best approached as a focused day trip. You should budget approximately $27 for fuel, though this will fluctuate based on your vehicle's efficiency. Navigating through the Northeast region requires your full attention since the entire drive consists of local surface streets. It is a straightforward trip that avoids the monotony of major highways, making it a manageable trek for those who prefer staying off the turnpikes.
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
84.9 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 47m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy experience as you navigate exclusively on local roads like Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, and River Street. With a 0% highway share, you won’t find any long, uninterrupted stretches of asphalt, as the longest segment of the drive is 0 miles on Lackawanna Avenue. This is a technical, hands-on drive that requires constant engagement rather than cruise control. Because you are avoiding major highways, the road profile remains consistent and intimate throughout the entire 169.9-mile journey. Prepare for a steady, rhythmic pace that contrasts sharply with the high-speed transit typically found on interstate travel.
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.
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 Mount Pleasant, PA is easy. At 3h 35m 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 Mount Pleasant, 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 |
| American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 15 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 97 | 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 Mount Pleasant, 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
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 left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
12
Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
13
Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
US 15 South: Gettysburg
14
Continue straight
34 mi
·
44 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 97
0.2 mi
·
41 sec
·
PA 97
16
Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
6.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Baltimore Pike
17
Continue on North Queen Street
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Queen Street
18
Continue on Baltimore Pike
0.4 mi
·
41 sec
·
Baltimore Pike
19
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a 3-hour and 35-minute drive, plan to depart early in the morning to account for the frequent turns and lower speeds inherent to local road travel. You should factor in at least one planned stop to stretch your legs, as the continuous nature of local driving can be more demanding than highway cruising. Keep your fuel budget of $27 in mind, but remember that local roads often mean more frequent stops for gas and supplies compared to long-distance highway routes. The key to success on this trip is embracing the flexibility of a local route; don't rush the navigation through the various town streets. Pay close attention to your GPS, as the lack of highway signage means you will be relying heavily on local road markers for the duration of your trip.
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 84.9 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 47m 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 41m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 84.9 miles or 1h 47m 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 56m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Mount Pleasant, 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 169.9 miles and 3h 35m.
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 84.9 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 47m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
85 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 84.9 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Mount Pleasant, PA
The final approach into Mount Pleasant, 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 Mount Pleasant, 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
$28.11 one way
$56.23 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
59 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $30.76 | $61.53 |
| premium | $4.92 | $32.92 | $65.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $37.75 | $75.49 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$28
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 59.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 51 | 0 | $17.84 | $8.16 |
| Efficient EV | 42.5 | 0 | $14.87 | $6.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 68 | 0 | $23.79 | $10.87 |
Gas CO2
59 kg
EV CO2
20 kg (66% 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
Mount Pleasant, PA
Evening in Mount Pleasant on Sunday
Local time
7:21 PM
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
6 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 35m 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 Mount Pleasant, PA covers 169.9 miles and takes about 3h 35m 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 84.9 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 $28.11 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 Mount Pleasant, PA is easy. At 3h 35m 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 Mount Pleasant, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scranton, PA to Mount Pleasant, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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