Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Marietta, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 52m
Distance
131.4 mi
211 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 42m
★
6 AM
2h 53m
8 AM
3h 15m
10 AM
3h 1m
12 PM
2h 59m
3 PM
3h 2m
5 PM
3h 14m
8 PM
2h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Marietta, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Marietta, PA covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 52m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.78 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
65.7 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 26m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 52m. Total distance: 131.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 52m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 52m drive with frequent turns across 131.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Scranton, PA to Marietta, PA is easy. At 2h 52m 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 Marietta, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna Avenue | — | — |
| Cedar Avenue | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | — | — |
| PA 934 | — | — |
| Fisher Avenue | — | — |
| Allentown Boulevard | — | — |
| Laudermilch Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lackawanna Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Marietta, 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
98 mi
·
1 hr 54 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 934: Annville, Fort Indiantown Gap
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 934: Annville, Fort Indiantown Gap
9
Turn left onto Fisher Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Fisher Avenue
10
Turn right
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
11
At the end of the road, turn right onto Allentown Boulevard
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Allentown Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Laudermilch Road
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Laudermilch Road
13
Continue on Old Laudermilch Road
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
Old Laudermilch Road
14
Continue on Laudermilch Road
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Laudermilch Road
15
Turn right onto Hersheypark Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Hersheypark Drive
16
Turn left onto Park Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Park Avenue
17
Continue on Cocoa Avenue
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Cocoa Avenue
18
Turn left onto Fishburn Road
2.0 mi
·
4 min
·
Fishburn Road
19
Continue on Hershey Road
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Hershey Road
20
Continue on North Hanover Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
North Hanover Street
21
Turn right onto Linden Avenue
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Linden Avenue
22
Turn left onto North Market Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Market Street
23
Turn right onto Maytown Avenue
0.5 mi
·
42 sec
·
Maytown Avenue
24
Continue on Maytown Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Maytown Road
25
At the end of the road, turn right onto Maytown Road
3.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Maytown Road
26
Continue on North River Street
505 ft
·
9 sec
·
North River Street
27
Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Square
171 ft
·
8 sec
·
Center Square
28
Exit the rotary onto South River Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South River Street
29
Continue on Maytown Road
0.6 mi
·
56 sec
·
Maytown Road
30
Turn left onto River Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Road
31
Turn sharp right onto North Waterford Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
North Waterford Avenue
32
Turn left onto North New Haven Street
318 ft
·
14 sec
·
North New Haven Street
33
Arrive at your destination
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 65.7 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 26m 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 29 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 65.7 miles or 1h 26m 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 21m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Marietta, 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 131.4 miles and 2h 52m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 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 65.7 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 65.7 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Marietta, PA
The final approach into Marietta, 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 Marietta, 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
$21.78 one way
$43.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
46 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.86 | $47.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.48 | $50.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.01 | $58.02 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$22
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.4 | 0 | $13.80 | $6.31 |
| Efficient EV | 32.9 | 0 | $11.50 | $5.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 52.6 | 0 | $18.40 | $8.41 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Marietta, PA
Afternoon in Marietta on Thursday
Local time
1:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
70°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
63°F
East Hanover, PA
66 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
27 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
2h 52m 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 Marietta, PA covers 131.4 miles and takes about 2h 52m 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 65.7 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 $21.78 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 drive from Scranton, PA to Marietta, PA is easy. At 2h 52m 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 Marietta, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scranton, PA to Marietta, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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