Trip from Scranton, PA to Spring Ridge, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

104 mi

167 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min

4 AM

2h 1m ★

6 AM

2h 10m

8 AM

2h 29m

10 AM

2h 17m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 28m

8 PM

2h 5m

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

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Spring Ridge, PA

Tom Fisk

Trip Overview

This 104-mile drive from Scranton to Spring Ridge, Pennsylvania, will take you approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. It's a straightforward trip entirely within the Northeast region of PA, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day excursion. With a fuel cost estimated at $17, this route is budget-friendly for a short journey. The drive primarily utilizes local roads, with only a small portion on highways. Expect a turn-heavy, local driving experience that's manageable for one day.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Midpoint

52 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 3m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 104 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

The profile of this route is best described as turn-heavy and local, with only 7% of the journey on highways. You'll be navigating a mix of roads, including American Legion Memorial Highway, Center Avenue, and Pottsville Pike. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 59.7 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway, offering a bit of consistent driving before you transition back to more varied local roads. This isn't a high-speed interstate cruise; rather, it's a more engaged driving experience that requires your attention.

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

There are about 33 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 59.7 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 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 104 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 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 61.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.

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

61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Frackville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 124B Toward PA 61 North: Frackville

61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | PA 61 / Skyline Drive

Turn uturn onto PA 61 / Skyline Drive

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.

103.9 mi into trip | ~2h 9m in

Turn left

Navigation decision point

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway	59.7 mi	1h 10m
Center Avenue	10.6 mi	12m
Pottsville Pike	8.3 mi	9m
Skyline Drive	4.4 mi	5m
Centre Street	4.2 mi	5m
US 222	4.1 mi	5m
Route 61 South	3 mi	3m
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard	1.6 mi	2m

Longest stretch: American Legion Memorial Highway — 59.7 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Spring Ridge, 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

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 124B Toward PA 61 North: Frackville

Turn straight onto PA 61

500 ft · 13 sec · Skyline Drive

Turn uturn onto PA 61

4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 61

1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

Continue on PA 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

4.2 mi · 5 min · Centre Street

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 17 sec · South 4th Street

Continue on PA 61

2.3 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

3.2 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

2.8 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward US 222 South: Lancaster

Merge onto US 222

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 222

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward Spring Ridge Drive

Continue on Papermill Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Papermill Road

Turn right onto Meridian Boulevard

0.4 mi · 1 min · Meridian Boulevard

Turn right

210 ft · 11 sec

Turn left

0.1 mi · 35 sec

Turn left

203 ft · 15 sec

Turn right

305 ft · 22 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour and 10-minute duration, this trip is easily accomplished in a single day, offering flexibility in your departure time. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed. With a fuel cost of around $17, you won't need to worry too much about frequent refueling stops. Pay attention to the local road conditions and turns, especially during that 59.7-mile stretch on American Legion Memorial Highway, as this is where you'll cover the most ground without major route changes.

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 52 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 3m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 23 miles or 28m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52 miles or 1h 3m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 1h 44m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Spring Ridge, 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 104 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Scranton, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on American Legion Memorial Highway for about 59.7 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 52 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 3m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cressona, PA

52 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

Hudson, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hazleton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Spring Ridge, PA

The final approach into Spring Ridge, 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 Spring Ridge, 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

$17.24 one way

$34.48 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$18.88	$37.77
premium	$4.93	$20.17	$40.34
diesel	$5.61	$22.96	$45.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$17

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$42–$67

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.2	$10.92	$4.99
Efficient EV	26	$9.10	$4.16
EV Truck/SUV	41.6	$14.56	$6.66

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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 16, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Night in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

10:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Spring Ridge, PA

Night in Spring Ridge on Thursday

Local time

10:14 PM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

29 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 10m 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 Spring Ridge, PA covers 104 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Center Avenue, Pottsville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 52 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 $17.24 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.

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

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Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Who Is This Route For?

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Spring Ridge, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Scranton, PA

Spring Ridge, PA

Same local time

29 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 10m on the road

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