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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Dorneyville, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

73.1 mi

118 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min
4 AM
1h 21m ★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Dorneyville, PA, PA

Dorneyville, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

This 73.1-mile drive from Scranton to Dorneyville, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 28 minutes. With 82% of the route on highways, it's designed for efficient travel, making it an ideal day trip. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, and with no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to decide when and where to take breaks. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, so you'll be traveling within a familiar geographic area. This route is best suited for those who prefer getting to their destination quickly on well-maintained roads.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 57 mi 1h 4m
American Legion Memorial Highway 8.4 mi 9m
PA 309 3 mi 4m
River Street 0.9 mi 1m
South Cedar Crest Boulevard 0.5 mi 1m
Lehigh Valley Thruway 0.3 mi <1m
Cedar Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
PA 315 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 57 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Dorneyville, PA.

1

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
2

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue
3

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street
4

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec
5

Merge onto I 81

8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward PA 315 South: Pittston
7

Continue on PA 315

0.2 mi · 23 sec · PA 315
8

Take the exit

343 ft · 8 sec
Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP Use the slight right lane.
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 58 sec
Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
10

Continue on this road

499 ft · 17 sec · this road
11

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
12

Merge onto I 476; PATP

57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
14

Turn slight right

0.2 mi · 28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
15

Merge onto US 22

0.3 mi · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
16

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown Use the slight right lane.
17

Merge onto PA 309

3.0 mi · 4 min · PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
Exit 55 Toward PA 29: Cedar Crest Boulevard Use the slight right lane.
19

Keep slight left at fork

189 ft · 6 sec
20

Turn left onto PA 29

0.5 mi · 1 min · South Cedar Crest Boulevard
21

Turn right onto Club Drive

92 ft · 4 sec · Club Drive
22

Arrive at destination

Club Drive

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Towamensing Trails, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Towamensing Trails, PA

37 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

Pittston, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Towamensing Trails, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 36.6 miles from City of Scranton, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 72.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

8
10.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
6
10.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
6
67.9 mi into trip | ~1h 18m in

Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
6
68.8 mi into trip | ~1h 21m in

Take the exit toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
7
72.3 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward PA 29: Cedar Crest Boulevard

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 55 Toward PA 29: Cedar Crest Boulevard

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$11.93 one way

$23.85 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.56 $13.11 $26.23
premium $4.86 $14.00 $27.99
diesel $5.40 $15.55 $31.10

Estimated Tolls: $7.41

Pennsylvania Turnpike (57 mi) $7.41

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$12

Tolls

$7

Total

$19

Estimated CO2 emission: 25.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 21.9 0 $7.68 $3.51
Efficient EV 18.3 0 $6.40 $2.92
EV Truck/SUV 29.2 0 $10.23 $4.68

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 16, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Afternoon in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

1:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Dorneyville, PA

Afternoon in Dorneyville on Sunday

Local time

1:53 PM

EDT

Current temp

39°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

47 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

1h 28m 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 predominantly highway experience on this journey, with 82% of the drive utilizing major roadways. The longest uninterrupted stretch spans 57 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a period of consistent speed and minimal turns. You'll also navigate portions of the American Legion Memorial Highway and PA 309, which maintain a similar highway feel. The road profile is consistently highway-focused, meaning you'll encounter limited scenic detours and mostly experience the efficiency of controlled-access roads. This drive prioritizes smooth, uninterrupted travel over varied landscapes.

82% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and American Legion Memorial Highway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.1 miles you will encounter 15 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 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between City of Scranton, PA and Dorneyville, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Harrisburg.

Patp

10.1 mi in | ~12m

Allentown

10.1 mi in | ~12m

Harrisburg

67.9 mi in | ~1h 18m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 73.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 57 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $7.41 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 Dorneyville, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.

The main spots that need attention: at 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 67.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Dorneyville, 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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