Origin
Chalfont, PA
Morning in Chalfont on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Chalfont, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 5m
Distance
100.3 mi
161 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 56m
★
6 AM
2h 5m
8 AM
2h 23m
10 AM
2h 12m
12 PM
2h 10m
3 PM
2h 12m
5 PM
2h 22m
8 PM
2h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Chalfont, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 100.3-mile drive from Chalfont, PA, to Scranton, PA, is a straightforward option for a single-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, it's a highway-focused journey that will get you to your destination efficiently. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, this route is budget-friendly for a day trip. Both your origin and destination are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making for a cohesive regional exploration. It's a practical choice if you're looking for a direct and uncomplicated way to travel between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Chalfont, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 74.1 mi | 1h 22m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Sellersville Bypass | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| Ridge Valley Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Bethlehem Pike | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| New Galena Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Upper Ridge Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 74.1 mi, about 1h 22m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalfont, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Park Avenue
153 ft
·
8 sec
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Park Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 152
211 ft
·
11 sec
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North Main Street
3
Turn right onto Sunset Avenue
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Sunset Avenue
4
Continue on Railroad Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Railroad Avenue
5
Turn right onto Barry Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Barry Road
6
Continue on New Galena Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
New Galena Road
7
Continue on New Galena Road
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
New Galena Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Hilltown Pike
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
Hilltown Pike
9
Turn right onto PA 309
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Bethlehem Pike
10
Continue on PA 309
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Sellersville Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
Toward PA 563: Perkasie
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12
Turn left onto Lawn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
·
Lawn Avenue
13
Turn left onto PA 563
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Ridge Road
14
Turn right onto Ridge Valley Road
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Ridge Valley Road
15
At end of road, turn right onto Allentown Road
507 ft
·
10 sec
·
Allentown Road
16
Continue on Finland Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Finland Road
17
Continue on Upper Ridge Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Upper Ridge Road
18
Turn right onto Old Woods Road
0.1 mi
·
24 sec
·
Old Woods Road
19
Turn left
115 ft
·
10 sec
20
Turn right onto I 476; PATP
74 mi
·
1 hr 22 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
21
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
22
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
23
Merge onto PA 315
523 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
24
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
25
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
26
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
27
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
28
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
29
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the manageable 2-hour duration, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your departure time. Consider leaving in the morning to maximize your time at your destination. The longest stretch without a planned stop is over 74 miles, so be sure to fuel up before you leave Chalfont or at one of the service plazas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. While no specific stops are noted, the ease of this highway-focused drive means you can easily pull off for a quick break if needed.
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 50.2 miles from Chalfont, PA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.1 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 22 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 miles or 1h 7m 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 42m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Chalfont, 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 Chalfont, PA
This is one driving day of about 100.3 miles and 2h 5m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Chalfont, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 74.1 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Chalfont, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.1 miles.
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 205 decision points cluster between mile 10.3 and 100.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward PA 563: Perkasie
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward PA 563: Perkasie
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 563 / Ridge Road
Turn left onto PA 563 / Ridge Road
Navigation decision point
5
13.4 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
Allentown Road
At end of road, turn right onto Allentown Road
Navigation decision point
6
15.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Turn right onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
100.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 4m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.63 one way
$33.26 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.21 | $36.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.14 | $44.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.63
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(74.1 mi)
$9.63
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
$17
Tolls
$10
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$51–$76
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 30.1 | 0 | $10.53 | $4.81 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.78 | $4.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.1 | 0 | $14.04 | $6.42 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (66% 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
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 to 6 mph
51% chance
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
8 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 5m 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.
Valley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
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...
16 mi from route
~40 min detour
Free
near mile 3.5
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
24 mi from route
~59 min detour
$1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
24 mi from route
~60 min detour
Free
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 82% of the route being on major highways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including one uninterrupted stretch of 74.1 miles. While the Sellersville Bypass offers a brief change of pace, the overall character of the drive is dominated by the efficiency of the turnpike and I-81. This means you'll be covering ground quickly, with minimal traffic lights or complex intersections to navigate.
82% 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: 74.1 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.3 miles in.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 100.3 miles, you will need to stay alert - especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (PA 563 / Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (Allentown Road): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Chalfont, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Scranton along the way.
Scranton
89.5 mi in
|
~1h 50m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 5m. Total distance: 100.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 74.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $9.63 in tolls one way, starting with Pennsylvania 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 City of 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 10.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.6 miles (PA 563 / Ridge Road): Navigation decision point; at 13.4 miles (Allentown Road): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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 City of 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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