Origin
Spring Grove, PA
Evening in Spring Grove on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Grove, PA to Scranton, PA
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
157 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
2h 33m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Grove, PA
Jill Burrow
Trip Overview
Traveling from Spring Grove to Scranton covers 157 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 44 minutes. Because this is a turn-heavy local drive, it functions perfectly as a straightforward day trip that doesn't require an overnight stay. You should budget approximately $25 for fuel to complete the journey. Navigating through the Northeast corner of Pennsylvania, you will primarily follow North Main Street, Hanover Road, and West Market Street. Expect a practical, steady pace as you transition between these local thoroughfares. This route is best suited for drivers who prefer avoiding the monotony of major interstates in favor of a more hands-on, local driving experience.
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
78.5 miles from Spring Grove, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 22m into the drive .
Drive Character
Forget the mindless cruise control settings of a highway trip, as this route is defined by its turn-heavy, local character. You won't find any significant stretches of open highway, as the highway share for this 157-mile trip is 0%. Instead, you will be navigating constant shifts in direction, particularly along North Main Street where there is no "longest stretch" of uninterrupted road. The drive demands your full attention, keeping you engaged with the local geography rather than just putting miles behind you. Prepare for a technical experience that requires frequent adjustments and a steady hand on the wheel throughout the duration.
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.
North Main Street 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Spring Grove, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Spring Grove, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hanover Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Market Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North George Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 83 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 83 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 81 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Grove, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on West Constitution Avenue
66 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Constitution Avenue
2
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
3
Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward North Main Street
125 ft
·
2 sec
·
North Main Street
4
Exit the roundabout onto North Main Street
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Street
5
Continue on Hanover Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Hanover Road
6
Turn right onto West Market Street
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
West Market Street
7
Take the exit straight toward US 30 East: Lancaster
5.6 mi
·
9 min
·
US 30 East: Lancaster
8
Turn sharp left onto North George Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
North George Street
9
Take the ramp left toward I 83: Harrisburg
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
I 83: Harrisburg
10
Merge slight left
24 mi
·
29 min
11
Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4.0 mi
·
5 min
·
I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
0.6 mi
·
48 sec
·
I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
13
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi
·
2 hr 13 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
15
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
17
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
18
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
19
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
20
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy local drive, plan your departure for a time when you feel sharp and ready to navigate frequent intersections and road changes. You have the flexibility of a single planned stop along the way to stretch your legs, which is a good idea given the technical nature of the road. Aim to keep your fuel tank topped off before leaving Spring Grove to avoid hunting for stations while navigating local turn-heavy corridors. Because you won't be relying on high-speed interstates, allow for a little extra time if you encounter local traffic or construction. The best strategy here is to embrace the local pace and keep your focus on the road ahead.
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 78.5 miles from Spring Grove, PA, or about 1h 22m 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 80 miles or 1h 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 78.5 miles or 1h 22m 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 14m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Spring Grove, 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 Spring Grove, PA
This is one driving day of about 157 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Spring Grove, 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 78.5 mi from Spring Grove, PA · 1h 22m 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 78.5 miles from Spring Grove, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, 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 Scranton, 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
$25.98 one way
$51.96 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
55 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $28.43 | $56.85 |
| premium | $4.92 | $30.42 | $60.85 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $34.88 | $69.76 |
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: 54.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 47.1 | 0 | $16.49 | $7.54 |
| Efficient EV | 39.3 | 0 | $13.74 | $6.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 62.8 | 0 | $21.98 | $10.05 |
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
Scranton, PA
Evening in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
7:24 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°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 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 44m 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 Spring Grove, PA to Scranton, PA covers 157 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Main Street, Hanover Road, West Market Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 78.5 miles from Spring Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $25.98 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 Spring Grove, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 44m 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 Spring Grove, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Spring Grove, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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