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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Prospect Park, 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 31m

Distance

126.5 mi

204 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 21m ★
6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m

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

borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Prospect Park, PA

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Trip Overview

This 126.5-mile drive from the City of Scranton, PA, to Prospect Park, PA, is estimated to take about 2 hours and 31 minutes. With a fuel cost of approximately $21 and a single recommended stop, this route is perfectly suited for a single-day trip. You'll primarily navigate local roads, making it a turn-heavy experience. Given both locations are within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, you'll be staying within familiar territory. This journey offers a practical way to travel between these two points without needing an overnight stay.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

63.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 95 mi 1h 44m
Mid-County Expressway 16.2 mi 22m
American Legion Memorial Highway 8.4 mi 9m
Baltimore Pike 1.6 mi 3m
Kedron Avenue 1.3 mi 2m
River Street 0.9 mi 1m
East Woodland Avenue 0.7 mi 1m
Lincoln Avenue 0.4 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 95 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Prospect Park, 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

94 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
14

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
15

Continue on I 476

16 mi · 22 min · Mid-County Expressway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Exit 3 Toward Swarthmore, Media Use the slight right lane.
17

Keep slight left at fork

200 ft · 6 sec
Toward Swarthmore College
18

Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

1.6 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike
Use the left / straight lanes.
19

Turn right onto PA 420

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Woodland Avenue
20

Continue on PA 420

1.3 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue
21

Continue on PA 420

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue
22

Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

425 ft · 18 sec · Maryland Avenue
23

Arrive at destination

Maryland Avenue

Trip Plan

Since this is a relatively short, 1-day drive of just over 2.5 hours, you have plenty of flexibility. Consider leaving mid-morning to avoid the peak rush hour in the Scranton area and to arrive in Prospect Park with ample daylight. With only one stop recommended, plan for a quick break around the halfway point. Keep an eye on your GPS, especially as you'll be making frequent turns on local roads throughout the 126.5-mile journey. The estimated fuel cost is around $21, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you depart.

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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95 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 28 miles or 33m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 63.2 miles or 1h 12m 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 Prospect Park, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, 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 City of Scranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 126.5 miles and 2h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from City of Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 95 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Allentown, PA

63 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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmerton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 95 miles.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

Ariano

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour $20 to $30 mile 117.5

Media, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11:30 am–9 pm

+16108926944

Visit website

Pinocchio's Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~11 min detour $10 to $20 mile 126.5

Media, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–11 pm

+16105667767

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 9

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~7 min detour

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

2.3 mi from route ~6 min detour mile 18.1

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 36.1

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 99.4

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Taylor Memorial Arboretum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour mile 126.5

Wallingford, Pennsylvania

Hours: 9 am–4 pm

+16108762649

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~10 min detour

3.8 mi from route ~10 min detour mile 108.4

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 108.4

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.6 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 108.4

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 108.4

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Lake Lenape Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 90.4

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12152575065

The Sellersville Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, ~12 min detour

4.7 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 90.4

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: Closed

+12152575253

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 122.3 — 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
7
105.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.
8
122.1 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward Swarthmore, Media

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 3 Toward Swarthmore, Media
6
122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Swarthmore College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Swarthmore College

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.97 one way

$41.94 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $22.97 $45.94
premium $4.93 $24.53 $49.07
diesel $5.61 $27.93 $55.86

Estimated Tolls: $12.35

Pennsylvania Turnpike (95 mi) $12.35

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

$21

Tolls

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 37.9 0 $13.28 $6.07
Efficient EV 31.6 0 $11.07 $5.06
EV Truck/SUV 50.6 0 $17.71 $8.10

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

9:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Prospect Park, PA

Morning in Prospect Park on Sunday

Local time

9:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Unavailable

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

32 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 31m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You'll be navigating through communities for the full 126.5 miles, utilizing roads like Cedar Avenue, River Street, and American Legion Memorial Highway. There isn't a 'longest stretch' listed, suggesting frequent intersections and changes in direction. This type of driving requires constant attention to your surroundings and navigation.

88% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 95 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

9/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. 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 9/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 126.5 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 10.1 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 105.6 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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 Prospect Park, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

Patp

10.1 mi in | ~12m

Allentown

10.1 mi in | ~12m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 31m. Total distance: 126.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 95 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $12.35 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 Prospect Park, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

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 105.6 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

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