Origin
Scranton, PA
Evening in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to New Oxford, PA
Drive Time
3h 20m
Distance
157.2 mi
253 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
4 AM
3h 8m
★
6 AM
3h 20m
8 AM
3h 44m
10 AM
3h 29m
12 PM
3h 26m
3 PM
3h 30m
5 PM
3h 43m
8 PM
3h 13m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Oxford, PA
Mark Stebnicki
Trip Overview
Traveling from Scranton to New Oxford is a straightforward 157.2-mile journey that typically takes about 3 hours and 20 minutes. Because of the manageable duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about overnight accommodations. You should budget approximately $26 for fuel to complete the trek across Pennsylvania. Moving from the Northeast region toward the heart of the state, you will transition through varied local landscapes. While the distance is relatively short, the route requires your full attention due to its turn-heavy nature. Overall, it is a practical drive for those looking to connect these two Pennsylvania points efficiently.
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
78.6 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 33m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a mix of road types, as this route is characterized by a turn-heavy local drive rather than a simple interstate cruise. You will spend roughly 17% of your time on highways, with the American Legion Memorial Highway serving as your primary corridor. Prepare for a significant 113.7-mile stretch on this highway, which stands as the longest uninterrupted portion of your trip. As you navigate toward New Oxford, the transition between US 15 and the Carlisle Pike requires you to stay alert through changing road conditions. It is a hands-on driving experience that demands more engagement than a standard highway slog.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 23 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 113.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 115.4 miles in.
Route Complexity
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 157.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 115.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120 miles (I 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.6 miles (PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 16 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
115.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 17m in
Take the exit toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left lane.
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisbur...
8
120 mi into trip
|
~2h 23m in
|
I 83
Keep slight right at fork onto I 83 toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
9
124.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 30m in
|
PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 41A
Toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg
8
126.6 mi into trip
|
~2h 32m in
Take the exit toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B-A
Toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: G...
8
126.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 33m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 15 South: Gettysburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 5B
Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg
Towns Along This Route
Between Scranton, PA and New Oxford, PA, road signs point toward York, Gettysburg, Camp Hill and York Springs.
York
115.4 mi in
|
~2h 17m
Gettysburg
124.6 mi in
|
~2h 30m
|
via PA 581
Camp Hill
126.6 mi in
|
~2h 32m
York Springs
145.9 mi in
|
~3h 1m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 113.7 mi | 2h 13m |
| US 15 | 18.7 mi | 26m |
| Carlisle Pike | 9.2 mi | 14m |
| I 83 | 8.3 mi | 11m |
| American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway | 2 mi | 2m |
| Berlin Road | 1.7 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 113.7 mi, about 2h 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and New Oxford, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
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
114 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
Use the none lane.
8
Take the exit
0.9 mi
·
1 min
Exit 70
Toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
Use the slight left lane.
9
Continue on I 83; US 322
3.7 mi
·
5 min
·
I 83; US 322
Use the none lane.
10
Keep slight right at fork onto I 83
4.6 mi
·
6 min
·
I 83
Toward I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 581
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
Exit 41A
Toward PA 581 West: Camp Hill, Gettysburg
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Exit 5B-A
Toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 5B
Toward US 15 South: Gettysburg
Use the none / straight / slight right lanes.
14
Continue on US 15
19 mi
·
26 min
·
US 15
Use the straight lane.
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward PA 94: Hanover, York Springs
Use the slight right lane.
16
Keep slight left at fork
236 ft
·
8 sec
17
Turn left onto PA 94
5.7 mi
·
8 min
·
Carlisle Pike
18
Enter roundabout onto PA 94
184 ft
·
3 sec
·
Carlisle Pike
19
Continue on PA 94
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Carlisle Pike
20
Turn right onto Berlin Road
1.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Berlin Road
21
Turn left onto Carlisle Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
Carlisle Street
22
Enter roundabout onto US 30
354 ft
·
14 sec
·
Center Square
23
Arrive at destination
US 30
Trip Plan
Given the 3-hour and 20-minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure time based on your personal preference. Since there is only one recommended stop on the itinerary, plan to use that break strategically to stretch your legs and refuel after your longest stint on the road. Keep a close eye on your navigation as you transition between the American Legion Memorial Highway and US 15, as the shift from major thoroughfares to local roads can happen quickly. Having your $26 fuel budget ready before you head out ensures you won't need to worry about gas prices mid-trip. Since this is a one-day drive, pack light to keep your vehicle agile for the winding local sections.
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 78.6 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 33m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 113.7 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.6 miles or 1h 33m 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 New Oxford, 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 157.2 miles and 3h 20m.
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.
The longest stretch is on American Legion Memorial Highway for about 113.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 78.6 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
79 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 78.6 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before American Legion Memorial Highway if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 113.7 miles.
Arriving in New Oxford, PA
The final approach into New Oxford, 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 New Oxford, PA.
After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$26.01 one way
$52.02 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $28.46 | $56.93 |
| premium | $4.92 | $30.46 | $60.92 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.92 | $69.85 |
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: 55 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.2 | 0 | $16.51 | $7.55 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.75 | $6.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.9 | 0 | $22.01 | $10.06 |
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.
Destination
New Oxford, PA
Evening in New Oxford on Sunday
Local time
8:29 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 20m 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 New Oxford, PA covers 157.2 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, US 15, Carlisle Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.6 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 $26.01 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.
This is a demanding drive. With 16 significant decision points across 157.2 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 115.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 120 miles (I 83): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 124.6 miles (PA 581 / American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Scranton, PA and New Oxford, PA, road signs point toward York, Gettysburg, Camp Hill and York Springs.
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