Trip from Maple Glen, PA to City of Scranton, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

105.3 mi

170 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min

4 AM

2h 2m ★

6 AM

2h 11m

8 AM

2h 29m

10 AM

2h 17m

12 PM

2h 15m

3 PM

2h 18m

5 PM

2h 28m

8 PM

2h 5m

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

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Maple Glen, PA

Phil Evenden

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 105.3-mile drive from Maple Glen, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in a single day, taking approximately 2 hours and 10 minutes. The route is primarily highway-focused, with 87% of it on major roads, making it an efficient trip. Expect a fuel cost of around $17 for this journey. Given its relatively short duration and highway nature, it's ideal for a day trip, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll be traveling within Pennsylvania's Northeast region for the entirety of this drive.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

52.7 miles from Maple Glen, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	83.9 mi	1h 32m
I 81	8.2 mi	9m
North Sumneytown Pike	4 mi	9m
Sumneytown Pike	2.7 mi	5m
Norristown Road	2.6 mi	4m
River Street	1 mi	1m
South Main Street	0.7 mi	2m
Cedar Avenue	0.2 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 83.9 mi, about 1h 32m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Norristown Road

2.6 mi · 4 min · Norristown Road

Continue on Sumneytown Pike

2.7 mi · 5 min · Sumneytown Pike

Use the left / right lanes.

Continue on South Main Street

0.7 mi · 2 min · South Main Street

Continue on North Sumneytown Pike

4.0 mi · 9 min · North Sumneytown Pike

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Take the ramp

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward I 476, PATP

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 476 North: Allentown Use the straight / slight left lanes.

Merge onto I 476; PATP

84 mi · 1 hr 32 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward PA 315 North: Scranton

Merge onto PA 315

523 ft · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 North: Scranton

Merge onto I 81

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

With a total duration of just over two hours, this route offers significant flexibility. You can easily depart mid-morning and still arrive with plenty of daylight, or choose an early start to maximize your time in Scranton. Given the longest stretch is nearly 84 miles on the turnpike, plan for a fuel stop before you begin or be mindful of the toll road's service areas. Since there are no designated stops in the data, consider packing snacks and drinks to keep you comfortable during the drive. Keep an eye out for the transition from North Sumneytown Pike to the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for a smooth continuation of your journey.

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 52.7 miles from Maple Glen, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 83.9 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 37m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 52.7 miles or 1h 9m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Maple Glen, 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 Maple Glen, PA

This is one driving day of about 105.3 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Maple Glen, 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 83.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Palmerton, PA

53 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

Allentown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmerton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 52.7 miles from Maple Glen, 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 83.9 miles.

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

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.2 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Around the midpoint, short detour

Final third 1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

Home stretch 1.7 mi from route ~4 min detour

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12152575065

The Sellersville Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.8 mi from route ~12 min detour

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 10

5 decision points cluster between mile 10.5 and 105.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

10.5 mi into trip | ~22m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / slight left lanes. Toward I 476 North: Allentown

10.7 mi into trip | ~23m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

94.5 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

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

Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

95.3 mi into trip | ~1h 57m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 315 North: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward PA 315 North: Scranton

105.2 mi into trip | ~2h 10m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.46 one way

$34.91 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$19.12	$38.24
premium	$4.93	$20.42	$40.84
diesel	$5.61	$23.25	$46.50

Estimated Tolls: $10.90

Pennsylvania Turnpike (83.9 mi) $10.90

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

$11

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 36.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	31.6	$11.06	$5.05
Efficient EV	26.3	$9.21	$4.21
EV Truck/SUV	42.1	$14.74	$6.74

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 16, 2026

Origin

Maple Glen, PA

Morning in Maple Glen on Tuesday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

70°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

10:26 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 5 to 10 mph 8% 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

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

16 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 10m 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...

11 mi from route ~28 min detour Free near mile 7.3

View on nps.gov

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

16 mi from route ~40 min detour $1

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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...

16 mi from route ~41 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

Prepare for a predominantly highway-focused drive, with 87% of the 105.3 miles on major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81. This means you'll experience long, uninterrupted stretches, including a significant 83.9-mile segment on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. While the majority of the drive is on high-speed routes, you will encounter some sections on North Sumneytown Pike, offering a brief change of pace before rejoining the faster roads. Overall, it’s a route designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration.

87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.

Longest single stretch: 83.9 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

7/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 10.5 miles in.

Driving Effort 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 10 significant decision points across 105.3 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 10.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 10.7 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 94.5 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 Maple Glen, PA and City of Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Scranton.

Patp

10 mi in | ~22m

Scranton

94.5 mi in | ~1h 56m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 10m. Total distance: 105.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 83.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $10.90 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 City of Scranton, 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.

Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial. 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 City of Scranton, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Maple Glen, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

EVgo Charging Station

Kohler Park

Ambler Arboretum of Temple University

Fischer's Park

Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum

Amazing Escape Room Montgomeryville

Lake Lenape Park

The Sellersville Museum

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Maple Glen, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Same local time

16 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 10m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Are there national parks near this route?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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