Origin
Tuscarora, PA
Late night in Tuscarora on Thursday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tuscarora, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 28m
Distance
128.2 mi
206 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 18m
★
6 AM
2h 28m
8 AM
2h 48m
10 AM
2h 35m
12 PM
2h 33m
3 PM
2h 36m
5 PM
2h 47m
8 PM
2h 22m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tuscarora, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Tuscarora, PA to Scranton, PA covers 128.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on East Main Street, Cocolamus Road, Westfall Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.25 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
64.1 miles from Tuscarora, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 28m drive with frequent turns across 128.2 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
East 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 Tuscarora, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Tuscarora, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| East Main Street | — | — |
| Cocolamus Road | — | — |
| Westfall Street | — | — |
| Main Street | — | — |
| Route 235 | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Susquehanna Trail | — | — |
| North Susquehanna Trail | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
East Main Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tuscarora, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on the route
6.4 mi
·
11 min
·
the route
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto Cocolamus Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Cocolamus Road
4
Turn left onto Westfall Street
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Westfall Street
5
Turn right onto Main Street
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Main Street
6
Turn left onto Route 235
9.1 mi
·
16 min
·
Route 235
7
At the end of the road, turn right
10 mi
·
11 min
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street
10 mi
·
12 min
·
South Main Street
9
Turn left onto Susquehanna Trail
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
10
Continue on North Susquehanna Trail
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
North Susquehanna Trail
11
Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Susquehanna Trail
12
Continue on Water Street
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Water Street
13
Continue on Point Township Drive
8.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Point Township Drive
14
Continue on Northumberland Street
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Northumberland Street
15
Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Continental Boulevard
16
Take the exit slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
17
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35 mi
·
39 min
·
Keystone Shortway
18
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
19
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
39 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
21
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
23
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
24
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
25
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
26
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 64.1 miles from Tuscarora, PA, or about 1h 14m 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 28 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.1 miles or 1h 14m 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 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Tuscarora, 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 Tuscarora, PA
This is one driving day of about 128.2 miles and 2h 28m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Tuscarora, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.1 mi from Tuscarora, PA · 1h 14m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.1 miles from Tuscarora, 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
$21.25 one way
$42.51 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.28 | $46.56 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.86 | $49.73 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.30 | $56.61 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.46 | $6.15 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.22 | $5.13 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.3 | 0 | $17.95 | $8.20 |
Gas CO2
45 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
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
1:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
2 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 28m 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 Tuscarora, PA to Scranton, PA covers 128.2 miles and takes about 2h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are East Main Street, Cocolamus Road, Westfall Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.1 miles from Tuscarora, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.25 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 drive from Tuscarora, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 28m 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 Tuscarora, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Tuscarora, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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