Trip from North Cornwall, 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 19m

Distance

108.8 mi

175 km

Drive Score

8/10

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 10m ★

6 AM

2h 19m

8 AM

2h 39m

10 AM

2h 26m

12 PM

2h 24m

3 PM

2h 27m

5 PM

2h 38m

8 PM

2h 14m

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

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North Cornwall, PA

Howard Senton

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

This 109.4-mile drive from North Cornwall, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Hillside Street, Furnace Street, and Cornwall Road, with no highway driving, making for a more connected experience through Pennsylvania's Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $18, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You won't be spending much time on high-speed thoroughfares, so plan for a more relaxed pace as you navigate through the local landscape. Consider this an accessible and economical journey perfect for a quick getaway.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

54.4 miles from North Cornwall, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	93.2 mi	1h 49m
Ebenezer Road	7.8 mi	12m
Cornwall Road	3.2 mi	6m
River Street	1 mi	1m
Willow Street	0.7 mi	1m
South 9th Street	0.7 mi	2m
North 22nd Street	0.5 mi	1m
Lehman Street	0.5 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 93.2 mi, about 1h 49m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Park Street

308 ft · 15 sec · Park Street

At end of road, turn right onto Hillside Street

513 ft · 29 sec · Hillside Street

Turn left onto Furnace Street

0.1 mi · 35 sec · Furnace Street

Turn left onto Cornwall Road

3.2 mi · 6 min · Cornwall Road

Continue on PA 72

0.7 mi · 2 min · South 9th Street

Turn left onto Willow Street

0.7 mi · 1 min · Willow Street

At end of road, turn right onto North 16th Street

0.3 mi · 33 sec · North 16th Street

Turn left onto Lehman Street

0.5 mi · 49 sec · Lehman Street

Turn right onto North 22nd Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 22nd Street

Turn left onto PA 72

7.8 mi · 12 min · Ebenezer Road

Turn left onto Fisher Avenue

316 ft · 6 sec · Fisher Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Merge onto I 81

93 mi · 1 hr 49 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

Given the relatively short 1 hour and 59-minute duration and lack of highway driving, this 109.4-mile trip offers great flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, and with no long stretches on fast roads, you can take your time. The estimated fuel cost of $18 is minimal, so don't worry about frequent stops for gas. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks in any towns you pass through. A specific tip: pay close attention to road signs for Hillside Street, Furnace Street, and Cornwall Road, as these main roads are key to staying on course for this turn-heavy route.

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 54.4 miles from North Cornwall, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.2 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 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 54.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 55m

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 North Cornwall, 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 North Cornwall, PA

This is one driving day of about 108.8 miles and 2h 19m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from North Cornwall, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 93.2 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Shenandoah, 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.

Pacing Suggestions

East Franklin, 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 54.4 miles from North Cornwall, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.2 miles.

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.

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 69.9

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.2 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 108.8

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 93.2

Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Visit website

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

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 13

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 108.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Hillside Street

At end of road, turn right onto Hillside Street

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | Furnace Street

Turn left onto Furnace Street

Navigation decision point

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | Cornwall Road

Turn left onto Cornwall Road

Navigation decision point

4.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | North 16th Street

At end of road, turn right onto North 16th Street

Navigation decision point

108.6 mi into trip | ~2h 19m 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

$18.04 one way

$36.08 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 38 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$19.76	$39.51
premium	$4.93	$21.10	$42.20
diesel	$5.61	$24.02	$48.04

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 38.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32.6	$11.42	$5.22
Efficient EV	27.2	$9.52	$4.35
EV Truck/SUV	43.5	$15.23	$6.96

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 16, 2026

Origin

North Cornwall, PA

Evening in North Cornwall on Sunday

Local time

5:03 PM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

5:03 PM

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

49°F

Shenandoah, PA

54 mi in

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

24 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 19m 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

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...

3 mi from route ~8 min detour Free near mile 11.3

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 109.4-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be engaging with the road continuously, navigating through towns and rural areas rather than cruising on interstates. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be constantly adjusting your speed and direction, offering a more immersive driving experience. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in scenery as you make your way from North Cornwall to Scranton. This route emphasizes local road navigation over high-speed travel.

86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

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

Longest single stretch: 93.2 mi on I 81.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Ebenezer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hillside Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 2h 19m drive. You will face about 13 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hillside Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Furnace Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Cornwall Road): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 19m. Total distance: 108.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 93.2 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.

Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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 North Cornwall, 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

Nearby Places

Tesla Supercharger

ChargePoint Charging Station

EV Connect Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Electrify America Charging Station

EVgo Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

North Cornwall, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 19m on the road

National Parks Near This Route

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

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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