Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
3h 47m
Distance
184 mi
296 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$31
one way
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waynesboro, PA
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The drive from Scranton, PA to Waynesboro, PA covers 184 miles and takes about 3h 47m 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, Wayne Highway, Wayne Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 168.6 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $30.50 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
92 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .
Expect a 3h 47m drive with frequent turns across 184 miles of local and secondary roads.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 3h 47m drive. You will face about 8 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow 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 1.7 miles (I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Merge onto I 81 / American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 316 / Wayne Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto PA 16; PA 316 / West Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 168.6 mi | 3h 19m |
| Wayne Highway | 6.4 mi | 10m |
| Wayne Road | 4.8 mi | 8m |
| George N. Wade Memorial Bridge | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Grant Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wayne Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Waynesboro, PA.
Start on Wyoming Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Continue on I 81
Continue on I 81
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 316
Continue on PA 316
Continue on PA 316
Continue on PA 316
Continue on PA 316
Continue on PA 316
Turn left onto PA 16; PA 316
Arrive at destination
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.
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 40 miles or 48m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 92 miles or 1h 50m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Waynesboro, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 184 miles and 3h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 92 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 50m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
92 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.
A short stop after about 40 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 92 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 168.6 miles.
The final approach into Waynesboro, 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 Waynesboro, 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.
Regular Gas
$30.50 one way
$61.01 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $33.41 | $66.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $35.68 | $71.37 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $40.62 | $81.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$31
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$56–$81
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 64.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $19 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 55.2 | 0 | $19.32 | $8.83 |
| Efficient EV | 46 | 0 | $16.10 | $7.36 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 73.6 | 0 | $25.76 | $11.78 |
Gas CO2
64 kg
EV CO2
22 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in Waynesboro on Thursday
Local time
12:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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