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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Stony Creek Mills, 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 11m

Distance

100 mi

161 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 2m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 30m
10 AM
2h 18m
12 PM
2h 16m
3 PM
2h 19m
5 PM
2h 29m
8 PM
2h 6m

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 Stony Creek Mills, PA, PA

Stony Creek Mills, PA

James Mirakian

Trip Overview

This 100-mile journey from Scranton, PA to Stony Creek Mills, PA takes approximately 2 hours and 11 minutes, making it a convenient day trip. The route primarily utilizes major highways, with 64% of the drive on limited-access roads. Expect a fuel cost of around $17 for this trip. Given its manageable length and highway focus, this drive is best tackled in a single day, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. The drive stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

50 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 57 mi 1h 4m
American Legion Memorial Highway 8.4 mi 9m
US 222 5.9 mi 7m
Friedensburg Road 5.1 mi 9m
Memorial Highway 4.9 mi 7m
Kutztown Road 3.8 mi 5m
Schantz Road 3.5 mi 6m
Moselem Spring Road 2.2 mi 3m
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 Stony Creek Mills, 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

0.8 mi · 2 min
Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
14

Merge onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
15

Merge onto I 78; US 22

1.8 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway
16

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Exit 49A Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown Use the slight right lane.
17

Turn straight onto PA 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
18

Turn right onto Schantz Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
19

Enter roundabout onto US 222

21 ft · 0 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
20

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
21

Continue on US 222

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road
22

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
23

Enter roundabout onto PA 662

252 ft · 3 sec · Moselem Spring Road
24

Continue on PA 662

2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road
25

Continue on PA 662

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North Franklin Street
26

Turn right onto PA 662

0.1 mi · 22 sec · West Main Street
27

Turn left onto PA 662

0.4 mi · 56 sec · South Richmond Street
28

Continue on PA 662

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Memorial Highway
29

Continue on PA 662

3.6 mi · 5 min · Memorial Highway
30

Turn right onto Oley Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Oley Road
31

Enter roundabout onto PA 73

180 ft · 3 sec · Blandon Road
32

Continue on PA 73

347 ft · 5 sec · Blandon Road
33

Continue on PA 73; PA 662

1.2 mi · 1 min · Memorial Highway
34

Turn right onto Friedensburg Road

5.0 mi · 8 min · Friedensburg Road
35

Keep slight right at fork onto Friedensburg Road

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Friedensburg Road
36

Turn left onto Carsonia Avenue

0.2 mi · 38 sec · Carsonia Avenue
37

Turn left onto Heidelberg Avenue

0.1 mi · 28 sec · Heidelberg Avenue
38

Arrive at destination

Heidelberg Avenue

Trip Plan

For this 2-hour drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day and avoid potential traffic. With no designated stops in the data, you have the flexibility to pull over when needed for breaks or fuel. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 57-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, where services might be less frequent. The total fuel cost is estimated at $17, so plan accordingly.

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 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 27m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 50 miles or 58m 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 41m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Stony Creek Mills, 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 100 miles and 2h 11m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from City of Scranton, 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 57 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Macungie, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Macungie, PA

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

Hudson, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmerton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50 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 25

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 80.5 — 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...
7
71.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49A Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
6
80.5 mi into trip | ~1h 40m in | US 222

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.58 one way

$33.16 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $18.16 $36.31
premium $4.93 $19.39 $38.79
diesel $5.61 $22.08 $44.16

Estimated Tolls: $7.49

Pennsylvania Turnpike (57 mi) $7.41
Lehigh Valley Thruway (1.1 mi) $0.08

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

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 35 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 0 $10.50 $4.80
Efficient EV 25 0 $8.75 $4.00
EV Truck/SUV 40 0 $14.00 $6.40

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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

8:27 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

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

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Stony Creek Mills, PA

Morning in Stony Creek Mills on Sunday

Local time

8:27 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

11 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 11m 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?

This is largely a highway-focused drive, with 64% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll encounter stretches like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which accounts for the longest uninterrupted stretch at 57 miles. While primarily highway, there will be transitions onto American Legion Memorial Highway and US 222, offering a varied driving experience as you move between these main arteries. The general feel is one of efficient travel across the state.

64% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 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

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 25 significant decision points across 100 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 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 Stony Creek Mills, 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 2h 11m. Total distance: 100 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 11m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (64%). 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 $7.49 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 Stony Creek Mills, 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 10.1 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 Stony Creek Mills, 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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