Road trip from Harrisburg to Scranton
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ITINERARY
2h 24m119 miles18 stops
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Jason's Woods
2
Let's Cultivate Food
Let's Cultivate Food offers premier Cooking Classes & Private Chef Dinners in Greater Philadelphia. We also run DATE NIGHT food experiences. The company was established in 2009 & we run about 200 events each year in your home, work space, (Airbnb/Vrbo) & at our amazing atrium Greenhouse. Located in the Greater Philadelphia area.
3
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
4
Kohl Memorial Park
5
Reading Rocks
6
Genesius Theatre
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
7
Josh Early Candies
8
Allentown Rose Gardens
9
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
The Schuylkill Center is one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country, with 340 acres of fields, forests, ponds, and streams in northwest Philadelphia. We work through four core program areas: environmental education, environmental art, land stewardship, and wildlife rehabilitation. Our mission is to inspire meaningful connections between people and nature. We use our forests and fields as a living laboratory to foster appreciation, deepen understanding, and encourage stewardship of the environment.
10
Cathedral of Saint Patrick
11
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
12
Art Association of Harrisburg
13
Market Square Presbyterian Church
14
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
15
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
16
Steamtown National Historic Site
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
17
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
18
Everhart Museum
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OVERVIEW
1
Start:Jason's Woods
Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania·
3.0
(57) review
99 Stehman Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603-9119
2
Start:Let's Cultivate Food
Pottstown, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(7) review
Let's Cultivate Food offers premier Cooking Classes & Private Chef Dinners in Greater Philadelphia. We also run DATE NIGHT food experiences. The company was established in 2009 & we run about 200 events each year in your home, work space, (Airbnb/Vrbo) & at our amazing atrium Greenhouse. Located in the Greater Philadelphia area.
3
Start:Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(77) review
Enter the 1899 Victorian Firehouse, Home of the Reily Hose Co. No. 10 and experience the sights and sounds of Firefighting History. The Pennsylvania National Fire Museum features fire apparatus from Handtubs and Steam Pumpers, hand drawn to horse drawn, to motorized Engines and a 1935 MACK tillered Ladder Truck. An outstanding and varied collection of artifacts are on display
4
Start:Kohl Memorial Park
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1050 Downhower Rd., Harrisburg, PA
5
Start:Reading Rocks
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9) review
George St., Reading, PA
6
Start:Genesius Theatre
Reading, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(9) review
Genesius Theatre is a Performance Venue that specializes in Musical Theatre. The theatre doubles as a learning center for kids by providing 2-3 kids / teen performances and 4-6 week kids summer theatre camp every year. The "Genesius Difference" is the up-close atmosphere of the performances. We trust in the power of this inspiring & dynamic medium to transform the artists who create it, the audiences who enjoy it, and the patrons who support it.
7
Start:Josh Early Candies
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(74) review
4640 W Tilghman St, Allentown, PA 18104-3293
8
Start:Allentown Rose Gardens
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(78) review
3000 Parkway Blvd, Allentown, PA 18104-5327
9
Start:Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(7) review
The Schuylkill Center is one of the first urban environmental education centers in the country, with 340 acres of fields, forests, ponds, and streams in northwest Philadelphia. We work through four core program areas: environmental education, environmental art, land stewardship, and wildlife rehabilitation. Our mission is to inspire meaningful connections between people and nature. We use our forests and fields as a living laboratory to foster appreciation, deepen understanding, and encourage stewardship of the environment.
10
Start:Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(64) review
212 State St, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1108
11
Start:Pennsylvania State Capitol
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(977) review
Teddy Roosevelt declared that this Italian Renaissance-style building was the handsomest building I ever saw. Indeed, the State Capitol, with its vaulted dome and grand staircase and the murals and painted floors inside, is thing to behold.
12
Start:Art Association of Harrisburg
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(6) review
21 N Front St, Harrisburg, PA 17101-1606
13
Start:Market Square Presbyterian Church
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(6) review
20 S 2nd St Southwest corner of Market Square, Harrisburg, PA 17101-2064
14
Start:Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
15
Start:Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
16
Start:Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
17
Start:Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(72) review
300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-2001
18
Start:Everhart Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(76) review
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2390
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the driving distance between Harrisburg and Scranton?
The distance is 119 miles
What's the travel time between Harrisburg and Scranton?
The driving time can vary depending on traffic conditions, but it is typically 2h 24m mins in normal traffic
What are some of the best cities to visit between Harrisburg and Scranton?
Some popular stops includeLancaster, Pottstown, Philadelphia, Harrisburg, Reading, Allentown, Scranton
Are there any cool sights or attractions I shouldn't miss on my drive to Scranton?
There are plenty! Here are some stops you shouldn’t miss on your way to Scranton
Jason's Woods
Let's Cultivate Food
Schuylkill Center for Environmental Education
Market Square Presbyterian Church
Art Association of Harrisburg
Pennsylvania State Capitol
Cathedral of Saint Patrick
Kohl Memorial Park
Pennsylvania National Fire Museum
Genesius Theatre
Reading Rocks
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Josh Early Candies
Allentown Rose Gardens
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
Everhart Museum
Steamtown National Historic Site
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
What’s the weather like in Scranton?
The weather in Scranton is generally mild year-round, with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters. See the links below for more information
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