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Trip from Mohnton, PA to City of Scranton, 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 16m

Distance

107.4 mi

173 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min
4 AM
2h 7m ★
6 AM
2h 17m
8 AM
2h 36m
10 AM
2h 24m
12 PM
2h 22m
3 PM
2h 25m
5 PM
2h 35m
8 PM
2h 11m

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

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Downtown Mohnton, PA, PA

Mohnton, PA

Haneul Trac

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 111.7-mile journey from Mohnton, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is a feasible 2-hour, 2-minute day trip, so you won't need an overnight stay. You'll navigate primarily on local roads, with no highway driving, making it a more direct, turn-heavy experience. With an estimated fuel cost of $18, this drive through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania is quite economical. It’s a straightforward trip that allows for flexibility in your schedule, as there are no designated stops or particularly long stretches to plan around.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

53.7 miles from Mohnton, PA

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

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 81 59.6 mi 1h 10m
Pottsville Pike 14.4 mi 18m
Centre Turnpike 10.6 mi 12m
Joseph H. Long Boulevard 4.8 mi 5m
Route 61 South 3 mi 3m
Centre Avenue 3 mi 4m
West Lancaster Avenue 2.7 mi 4m
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard 1.5 mi 2m
Longest stretch: I 81 — 59.6 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on North Church Street

0.3 mi · 59 sec · North Church Street
2

At end of road, turn right onto East Madison Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · East Madison Street
3

Turn left onto Hill Street

0.3 mi · 36 sec · Hill Street
4

Keep slight right at fork onto Mohnton Boulevard

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Mohnton Boulevard
5

Turn left onto East Wyomissing Avenue

0.8 mi · 1 min · East Wyomissing Avenue
6

Turn right onto US 222 BUS; PA 724

2.7 mi · 4 min · West Lancaster Avenue
7

Continue on US 222 BUS

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Bingaman Street
8

Continue on US 222 BUS

0.1 mi · 19 sec · Laurel Street
Use the left lane.
9

Turn left onto US 222 BUS

0.5 mi · 59 sec · South 5th Street
Use the left lane.
10

Continue on US 222 BUS

0.5 mi · 58 sec · North 5th Street
11

Turn slight left onto PA 61

3.0 mi · 4 min · Centre Avenue
Use the left lane.
12

Continue on PA 61

4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
13

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
14

Continue on PA 61

3.2 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Continue on PA 61

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16

Continue on PA 61

2.3 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 19 sec · South 4th Street
18

Continue on PA 61

4.2 mi · 5 min · Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
19

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
20

Continue on PA 61

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
21

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
22

Continue on PA 61

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
23

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
24

Continue on PA 61

4.8 mi · 5 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
25

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
26

Merge onto I 81

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 81
27

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
28

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
29

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
30

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 2-hour, 2-minute duration, leaving Mohnton, PA in the morning or early afternoon allows ample time to reach Scranton without feeling rushed. Since this is a shorter, local-road-focused drive with no designated stops, you can be flexible with when you depart. Keep an eye on your fuel, as the estimated cost is $18 for the 111.7 miles, and plan for potential local traffic delays, especially if traveling during peak hours. A good tip for this route is to ensure your GPS is up-to-date, as the many turns on local roads can be easy to miss.

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 53.7 miles from Mohnton, PA, or about 1h 12m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 24 miles or 35m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 53.7 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 52m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Mohnton, 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 Mohnton, PA

This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 2h 16m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Mohnton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 59.6 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Cressona, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cressona, PA

54 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.

Popular next leg

Cressona, PA to City of Scranton, PA

73 mi · 1h 30m

Pacing Suggestions

Cressona, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hazleton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Mohnton, 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.

Nearby Places

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

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.4 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 92

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 107.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 69

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 107.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 107.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

0.2 mi from route mile 76.7

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 107.4

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 99.7

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 12

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 107.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~0m in | East Madison Street

At end of road, turn right onto East Madison Street

Navigation decision point

4
0.4 mi into trip | ~1m in | Hill Street

Turn left onto Hill Street

Navigation decision point

5
0.7 mi into trip | ~2m in | Mohnton Boulevard

Keep slight right at fork onto Mohnton Boulevard

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 222 BUS / South 5th Street

Turn left onto US 222 BUS / South 5th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
107.2 mi into trip | ~2h 16m 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

$17.81 one way

$35.61 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $19.50 $39.00
premium $4.93 $20.83 $41.66
diesel $5.61 $23.71 $47.43

Estimated Tolls: $0.74

Centre Turnpike (10.6 mi) $0.74

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

$1

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$44–$69

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 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 32.2 0 $11.28 $5.16
Efficient EV 26.9 0 $9.40 $4.30
EV Truck/SUV 43 0 $15.04 $6.87

Gas CO2

38 kg

EV CO2

13 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 18, 2026

Origin

Mohnton, PA

Late night in Mohnton on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

67°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

3:31 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Partly Cloudy

NE 1 to 6 mph 2% chance 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

13 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 16m 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.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 37
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
View on nps.gov
Valley Forge National Historical Park

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...

30 mi from route ~75 min detour Free near mile 3.7
View on nps.gov

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

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 111.7-mile route, as it features a 0% highway share. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be navigating through towns and local roadways for the full 2 hours and 2 minutes. This type of driving requires consistent attention to turns and local traffic patterns. While there's no longest uninterrupted stretch to note, the continuous engagement with local roads defines the character of this drive.

68% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.6 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Pottsville Pike. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near East Madison Street.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 107.4 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Mohnton Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 107.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (68%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 59.6 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.74 in tolls one way, starting with Centre 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.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (East Madison Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (Hill Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.7 miles (Mohnton Boulevard): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail and Valley Forge National Historical Park. 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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