Cafe Light
Near the start, ~10 min detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+12154379790
Visit websiteCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
126.7 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Excellent
20 DC fast
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Feasterville, PA
Jack Pace
Scranton, PA
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The drive from Feasterville, PA to Scranton, PA covers 126.7 miles and takes about 2h 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.38 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
63.4 miles from Feasterville, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 94.1 mi | 1h 43m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 17.1 mi | 18m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Street Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bustleton Pike | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Old Lincoln Highway | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Horizon Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Feasterville, PA and Scranton, PA.
Start on PA 532
Turn right onto PA 132
Turn left onto Old Lincoln Highway
Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto PA 315
Take the exit
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn left onto River Street
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Continue on Adams Avenue
Turn left onto Biden Street
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.4 miles or 1h 13m 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 58m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Feasterville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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 Feasterville, PA
This is one driving day of about 126.7 miles and 2h 26m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.4 miles from Feasterville, 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 94.1 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.
Near the start, ~10 min detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 7 am–5 pm
+12154379790
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Holland, Pennsylvania
Hours: 8 am–6 pm
+12675975570
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Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: 12–8 am
+18887584389
Visit websiteNear the end, right off the route
Pittston, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+15706554116
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Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18887584389
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Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18336322778
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Scranton, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18889982546
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
+18668167584
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Moosic, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
Visit websiteNear the end, short detour
Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania
Hours: Open 24 hours
+18777983752
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+12152475777
Visit websiteNear the start, short detour
Churchville, Pennsylvania
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12153576800
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, short detour
Harleysville, Pennsylvania
Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm
+12153687602
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Ambler, Pennsylvania
Hours: 6 am–6 pm
+12674688000
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~11 min detour
Norristown, Pennsylvania
Hours: 10 am–5 pm
+16102773825
Visit websiteNear the start, ~12 min detour
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Hours: 11 am–8 pm
+12673325391
Visit websiteEarly in the drive, ~12 min detour
Sellersville, Pennsylvania
Hours: 7 am–8 pm
+12152575065
Near the start, ~12 min detour
Horsham, Pennsylvania
Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm
+12156722277
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5 decision points cluster between mile 2.9 and 126.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Horizon Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$20.38 one way
$40.76 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.94 | $45.88 |
| premium | $4.95 | $24.71 | $49.42 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $29.83 | $59.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.45
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
$20
Tolls
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$60–$85
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.3 kg one way.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Bensalem, PA
12 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Middletown Township, PA
8 DCFC
Bensalem, PA Rechargery Relay - Bristol Road
Bensalem, PA
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Bensalem, PA
8 DCFC
Wawa - Tesla Supercharger
Fort Washington, PA
8 DCFC
Middletown Township Municipal Center
Langhorne, PA
4 DCFC
Simon Philadelphia Mills (Philadelphia, PA)
Philadelphia, PA
4 DCFC
PREIT Willow Grove Park (Willow Grove, PA)
Willow Grove, PA
4 DCFC
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38 | 0 | $13.30 | $6.08 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.09 | $5.07 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.7 | 0 | $17.74 | $8.11 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Feasterville on Sunday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Evening in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:59 PM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Mostly Sunny
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
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126.7 mi in 2h 26m, mostly highway — 94.1 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.9 miles in near Horizon Boulevard.
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 17 significant decision points across 126.7 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 2.9 miles (Horizon Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.9 miles (I 276; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Feasterville, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Allentown along the way.
Allentown
Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 26m. Total distance: 126.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (94%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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