Trip from Scranton, PA to Schlusser, PA

Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology

Drive Time

2h 50m

Distance

138.1 mi

222 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$23

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 33 min

4 AM

2h 40m ★

6 AM

2h 51m

8 AM

3h 13m

10 AM

2h 58m

12 PM

2h 56m

3 PM

3h 0m

5 PM

3h 12m

8 PM

2h 44m

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

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Schlusser, PA

Jan van der Wolf

Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Schlusser, PA covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 50m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on American Legion Memorial Highway, Clemson Drive, George N. Wade Memorial Bridge for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 131.1 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.90 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

69 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 23m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 50m. Total distance: 138.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 50m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 50m drive with frequent turns across 138.1 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 20 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 131.1 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 15 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.

Driving Effort 5/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 1.7 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 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

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.

133.7 mi into trip | ~2h 39m in

Take the exit toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

134 mi into trip | ~2h 40m in

Keep slight right at fork toward US 11 South

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward US 11 South

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway	131.1 mi	2h 34m
Clemson Drive	1.3 mi	3m
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge	0.9 mi	1m
River Street	0.9 mi	1m
Wolf Bridge Road	0.7 mi	1m
West Middlesex Drive	0.6 mi	1m
Harrisburg Pike	0.6 mi	1m
Spring Road	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: American Legion Memorial Highway — 131.1 mi, about 2h 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Continue on I 81

0.9 mi · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

Continue on I 81

13 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 48 sec

Exit 52 Toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight right at fork

201 ft · 7 sec

Toward US 11 South Use the right lane.

Merge onto US 11

0.6 mi · 1 min · Harrisburg Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto North Middlesex Road

0.3 mi · 39 sec · North Middlesex Road

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn left onto Clemson Drive

1.3 mi · 3 min · Clemson Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Wolf Bridge Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Wolf Bridge Road

Turn left onto West Middlesex Drive

0.6 mi · 1 min · West Middlesex Drive

At end of road, turn left onto PA 34

0.3 mi · 49 sec · Spring Road

Turn left onto Partridge Circle

188 ft · 10 sec · Partridge Circle

Continue on Partridge Circle

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Partridge Circle

Arrive at destination

Partridge Circle

Trip Plan

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 69 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 131.1 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 30 miles or 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 69 miles or 1h 23m 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 15m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schlusser, 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 138.1 miles and 2h 50m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 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 131.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 69 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 23m into the drive

township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

Mid-route town

Meal stop

East Franklin, PA

69 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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

East Franklin, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 69 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Schlusser, PA

The final approach into Schlusser, 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 Schlusser, 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.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Carlisle Federal Indian Boarding School National Monument

National Monument

More than 7,800 children from 140 Tribes went to the Carlisle School from 1879 to 1918. The National Park Service will collaborate with families, affiliated Tribal Nations, the US Army, historians, an...

2 mi from route ~6 min detour Free near mile 138.1

View on nps.gov

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...

5 mi from route ~13 min detour Free near mile 95.2

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$22.90 one way

$45.79 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$25.08	$50.15
premium	$4.93	$26.78	$53.57
diesel	$5.61	$30.49	$60.98

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$23

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$48–$73

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 48.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	41.4	$14.50	$6.63
Efficient EV	34.5	$12.08	$5.52
EV Truck/SUV	55.2	$19.33	$8.84

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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 17, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Friday

Local time

1:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 2 to 6 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Destination

Schlusser, PA

Late night in Schlusser on Friday

Local time

1:37 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

42°F

East Franklin, PA

69 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

14 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 50m 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 Schlusser, PA covers 138.1 miles and takes about 2h 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Clemson Drive, George N. Wade Memorial Bridge. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 69 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 $22.90 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.

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

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