Traveling from Scranton to West Norriton covers approximately 106.3 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 11 minutes. Because this is a straightforward, highway-focused drive within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, it works perfectly as a manageable single-day trip. You should budget roughly $18 for fuel to complete the journey in one go. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, the route is designed for efficiency rather than sightseeing. There are no mandatory stops required to reach your destination, giving you the flexibility to complete the drive without breaking up your travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
53.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 1m into the drive
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Exit 31Toward PA 63: Harleysville, KulpsvilleUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Continue on this road
0.1 mi·23 sec·this road
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Keep slight left at fork
169 ft·11 sec
Toward PA 63 East: LansdaleUse the left lane.
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Turn left onto PA 63
1.9 mi·4 min·Sumneytown Pike
Use the left lane.
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Turn right onto PA 363
5.9 mi·10 min·South Valley Forge Road
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Continue on PA 363
1.3 mi·2 min·North Park Avenue
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Turn left onto PA 363
0.4 mi·50 sec·Ridge Pike
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Continue on West Main Street
0.9 mi·1 min·West Main Street
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Turn right onto Orchard Lane
0.1 mi·38 sec·Orchard Lane
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Turn left onto Juanita Road
0.1 mi·27 sec·Juanita Road
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Arrive at destination
Juanita Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively quick trip, you have the advantage of being able to depart at your convenience without needing an overnight stay. To avoid potential congestion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, try to check local traffic reports before you leave. With no formal stops programmed into the 106.3-mile route, make sure your vehicle is fueled up before hitting the highway to keep your $18 travel budget on track. If you prefer a more relaxed pace, plan to pull off the main roads once you reach the final leg of the trip on South Valley Forge Road. Keep your toll payment methods ready, as a significant portion of this drive relies on the turnpike system.
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 53.2 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 1m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.8 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 23 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.2 miles or 1h 1m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near West Norriton, 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 106.3 miles and 2h 11m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 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 83.8 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 15
5 decision points cluster between mile 10.1 and 95.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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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
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10.6 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
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94.7 mi into trip|~1h 47m in
Take the exit toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 31
Toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville
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95.6 mi into trip|~1h 50m in
Keep slight left at fork toward PA 63 East: Lansdale
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 63 East: Lansdale
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.62 one way
$35.25 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg37 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.30
$38.60
premium
$4.93
$20.62
$41.23
diesel
$5.61
$23.47
$46.94
Estimated Tolls: $10.89
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(83.8 mi)$10.89
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
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$54–$79
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
31.9
0
$11.16
$5.10
Efficient EV
26.6
0
$9.30
$4.25
EV Truck/SUV
42.5
0
$14.88
$6.80
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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 12, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear
NE 1 to 8 mph0% chanceLive forecast
Destination
West Norriton, PA
Afternoon
in West Norriton on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
N 0 to 10 mph0% chanceLive 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
4 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 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.
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...
4 mi from route
~10 min detour
Free
near mile 106.3
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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
$1
near mile 106.3
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...
18 mi from route
~44 min detour
Free
near mile 106.3
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
23 mi from route
~57 min detour
Free
near mile 106.3
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highly efficient commute, as 79% of this trip is spent on major highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which accounts for an 83.8-mile stretch of the journey. Once you exit the turnpike, the character of the road shifts as you transition onto the American Legion Memorial Highway and eventually South Valley Forge Road to reach West Norriton. It is a fast-paced experience that favors speed and connectivity over winding scenic detours. You will find that the road maintains a consistent, predictable pace that makes the two-hour drive feel relatively short.
79% 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: 83.8 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 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 Effort9/10
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 15 significant decision points across 106.3 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 10.1 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 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,839 ft234 ft
Total Climb
2,063 ft
Total Descent
2,568 ft
Highest Point
1,839 ft
~22.2 mi in
Elevation Range
1,605 ft
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 West Norriton, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Kulpsville.
Patp
10.1 mi in|~12m
Allentown
10.1 mi in|~12m
Kulpsville
94.7 mi in|~1h 47m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 11m. Total distance: 106.3 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 (79%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 83.8 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $10.89 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 West Norriton, 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 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). 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 West Norriton, PA before heading back.
