Alleghenyville to Scranton is 112 miles and takes about 2 hours 23 minutes via I 81 and Pottsville Pike, with a fuel budget near $18 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a straightforward drive between two points in the state. Given its relatively short distance and manageable duration, this route is ideal for a single-day excursion. Plan for a mostly highway experience, making it a practical choice for efficient travel.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
56 miles from Alleghenyville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
59.6 mi
1h 10m
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi
18m
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi
12m
New Holland Road
7 mi
11m
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi
5m
Route 61 South
3 mi
3m
Centre Avenue
3 mi
4m
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Traffic on I-81
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 8 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,824 veh/hr typical
· worst 2,145
Quietest
2 AM
~183 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
10×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Alleghenyville, PA and Scranton, PA.
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Start on Alleghenyville Road
91 ft·2 sec·Alleghenyville Road
2
Continue on PA 568
0.9 mi·1 min·Alleghenyville Road
3
Turn right onto PA 625
7.0 mi·11 min·New Holland Road
4
Turn slight right onto US 222 BUS
0.7 mi·1 min·East Lancaster Avenue
5
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.3 mi·22 sec·Bingaman Street
6
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.1 mi·19 sec·Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
7
Turn left onto US 222 BUS
0.5 mi·59 sec·South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
8
Continue on US 222 BUS
0.5 mi·58 sec·North 5th Street
9
Turn slight left onto PA 61
3.0 mi·4 min·Centre Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi·6 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·South Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi·3 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi·43 sec·Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi·2 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·19 sec·South 4th Street
16
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi·5 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on PA 61
11 mi·12 min·Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi·3 min·Route 61 South
19
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·18 sec·Pottsville Boulevard
20
Continue on PA 61
1.5 mi·2 min·South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
21
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
22
Continue on PA 61
4.8 mi·5 min·Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
23
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
24
Merge onto I 81
60 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 81
25
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
26
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
27
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
29
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
30
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
31
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
This is a short enough drive that you can be flexible with your departure time. Leaving in the morning will give you plenty of daylight to complete the 2 hour 23 minute trip. With a total of 112 miles, you won't need extensive breaks, but a quick stop around the halfway point might be welcome. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is around $18, and it's always wise to fill up before heading into longer stretches of highway. Since the longest stretch is nearly 60 miles on I 81, consider topping off your tank before embarking on that segment.
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 miles from Alleghenyville, PA, or about 1h 15m 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 36m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 56 miles or 1h 15m 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 57m
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 Alleghenyville, 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 Alleghenyville, PA
This is one driving day of about 112 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 25 miles from Alleghenyville, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 10
5 decision points cluster between mile 9 and 112 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
9 mi into trip|~15m in|US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
4
50.4 mi into trip|~1h 8m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
7
111.4 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
111.8 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
112 mi into trip|~2h 23m in|Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.27 one way
$36.55 round trip
$4.14/gal25.4 MPG avg39 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.56
$20.09
$40.19
premium
$4.86
$21.44
$42.89
diesel
$5.40
$23.82
$47.65
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
$18
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: 39.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33.6
0
$11.76
$5.38
Efficient EV
28
0
$9.80
$4.48
EV Truck/SUV
44.8
0
$15.68
$7.17
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.
Forecast as of Apr 26, 2026
Origin
Alleghenyville, PA
Late night
in Alleghenyville on Tuesday
Local time
4:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
4:55 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Sunny
NE 5 mph0% chanceLive forecast
57°F
New Philadelphia, PA
56 mi in
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
18 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 23m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 38.6
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...
29 mi from route
~73 min detour
Free
near mile 3.9
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 65% of this 112-mile trip on highways, primarily I 81. The longest continuous stretch on a major highway is 59.6 miles on I 81, offering a chance for steady cruising. After the highway sections, you'll transition to surface roads like Pottsville Pike. Be aware of frequent exits and merges as you navigate the I 81 corridor.
65% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
31 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?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Pottsville Pike. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 9 miles in near US 222 BUS / South 5th Street.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 23m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 111.4 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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.
Top landmarks
•St. Peter's Cathedral — historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
•Steamtown National Historic Site — railroad museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania
•Albright Memorial Building — library in Scranton, Pennsylvania
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.
Yes — we found about 9 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 9 miles (US 222 BUS / South 5th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 50.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 111.4 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Valley Forge National Historical Park. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scranton, PA before heading back.
