Origin
Adamstown, PA
Late night in Adamstown on Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Adamstown, PA to Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 21m
Distance
112.4 mi
181 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$19
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 12m
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6 AM
2h 21m
8 AM
2h 41m
10 AM
2h 28m
12 PM
2h 26m
3 PM
2h 29m
5 PM
2h 40m
8 PM
2h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Adamstown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 112.4-mile drive from Adamstown, PA to Scranton, PA takes about 2 hours and 21 minutes, making it a manageable one-day trip. You'll primarily be on major roads like I-81 and Pottsville Pike, with a significant portion on the Centre Turnpike. With an estimated fuel cost of $19, this route is budget-friendly for a quick journey. It's a straightforward drive through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, perfect if you're looking for an efficient way to get from point A to point B without extensive planning.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56.2 miles from Adamstown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 59.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| Pottsville Pike | 14.4 mi | 18m |
| Centre Turnpike | 10.6 mi | 12m |
| US 222 | 10.4 mi | 14m |
| Joseph H. Long Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
| South Claude A. Lord Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| North Reading Road | 1.1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Adamstown, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Willow Street
93 ft
·
6 sec
·
Willow Street
2
Turn right onto PA 272
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
North Reading Road
3
Continue on PA 568
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Alleghenyville Road
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
54 sec
5
Merge onto US 222
10 mi
·
14 min
·
US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi
·
43 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
South 4th Street
14
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
15
Continue on PA 61
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
17
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
18
Continue on PA 61
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
19
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
20
Continue on PA 61
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
21
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
22
Merge onto I 81
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 81
23
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
24
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
25
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
26
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
27
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
28
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
29
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 21-minute drive, leaving in the morning is ideal to maximize your day. Since it's a relatively short trip at 112.4 miles, you have flexibility with stops and can easily complete it in one go. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 59.6-mile stretch on I-81, and plan a fuel stop before that segment if needed. The estimated fuel cost is around $19, so budgeting is straightforward. Consider a brief break around the halfway point to stretch your legs before continuing your journey.
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 56.2 miles from Adamstown, PA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 miles.
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 25 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56.2 miles or 1h 13m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 55m
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 Adamstown, 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 Adamstown, PA
This is one driving day of about 112.4 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Adamstown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 59.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
56 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 25 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 56.2 miles from Adamstown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.7 and 112.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
US 222
Merge onto US 222
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
12.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
7
111.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
112.2 mi into trip
|
~2h 20m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
112.4 mi into trip
|
~2h 21m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.63 one way
$37.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
39 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $20.41 | $40.82 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.80 | $43.60 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.82 | $49.63 |
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Centre Turnpike
(10.6 mi)
$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$19
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$44–$69
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 39.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 33.7 | 0 | $11.80 | $5.40 |
| Efficient EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 45 | 0 | $15.74 | $7.19 |
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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 Tuesday
Local time
4:48 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph
27% chance
Live forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 4:55PM EDT until April 14 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued April 14 at 2:51PM EDT until April 14 at 10:00PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
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
21 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 21m on the road
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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience on this route, with 74% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 59.6 miles on I-81, offering a chance to settle into a steady pace. While much of the journey is on high-speed roads, you'll also navigate sections of Pottsville Pike and Centre Turnpike, which can feel more like traditional highways. This blend means you'll spend a good amount of time on faster roads, with fewer opportunities for spontaneous detours.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
29 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.6 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Pottsville Pike. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.7 miles in near US 222.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 112.4 miles you will encounter 10 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.8 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Starting in Adamstown, PA
Full guide →Founded 1761
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Full guide →Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 112.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.6 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.74 in tolls one way, starting with Centre Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Scranton, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.7 miles (US 222): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 111.8 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scranton, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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