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Trip from Oxford, PA to 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

3h 14m

Distance

159.1 mi

256 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$26

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min
4 AM
3h 3m ★
6 AM
3h 15m
8 AM
3h 39m
10 AM
3h 23m
12 PM
3h 21m
3 PM
3h 24m
5 PM
3h 37m
8 PM
3h 8m

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

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Oxford, PA

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Trip Overview

Oxford, PA to Scranton, PA is 159.1 miles and takes about 3h 14m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, with a fuel budget near $26 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. Expect a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward journey for a single day. If you're looking for a quick connection between these two points with minimal fuss, this route is a solid choice. It's designed for efficiency, getting you from point A to point B without much deviation.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

79.6 miles from Oxford, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 44m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 94.3 mi 1h 44m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 21.6 mi 23m
I 81 8.2 mi 9m
Limestone Road 8.2 mi 12m
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass 6.9 mi 9m
Gum Tree Road 4.2 mi 5m
West Uwchlan Avenue 3.4 mi 6m
Buck Run Road 3 mi 6m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 94.3 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Oxford, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on PA 10

0.5 mi · 1 min · North 3rd Street
2

Continue on PA 10

8.2 mi · 12 min · Limestone Road
Use the left / straight lanes.
3

Turn right onto Gum Tree Road

4.2 mi · 5 min · Gum Tree Road
4

Continue on Buck Run Road

3.0 mi · 6 min · Buck Run Road
5

Continue on Youngsburg Road

0.6 mi · 59 sec · Youngsburg Road
6

Continue on South 1st Avenue

2.8 mi · 4 min · South 1st Avenue
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
7

Take the ramp

0.1 mi · 21 sec
Toward US 30 East
8

Merge onto US 30

6.9 mi · 9 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 47 sec
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville Use the right lane.
10

Turn straight onto PA 113

3.4 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
11

Turn left onto PA 100

0.8 mi · 1 min · Pottstown Pike
12

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec
Toward PATP
13

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 17 sec
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto I 76; PATP

22 mi · 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto I 476; PATP

94 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
19

Merge onto PA 315

523 ft · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
21

Merge onto I 81

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 81
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
23

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
24

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
26

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
27

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
28

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

Given the 3h 14m duration, starting your drive from Oxford, PA in the morning allows ample time to reach Scranton, PA before evening. With only one recommended stop and a fuel cost estimated around $26, this trip is easily manageable in a single day. The longest stretch without a major change is 94.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, so plan your restroom and snack breaks accordingly before entering this segment. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the interchange between the Turnpike and I-81, as services can sometimes be more spread out on these major arteries.

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 79.6 miles from Oxford, PA, or about 1h 44m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.3 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 35 miles or 54m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 79.6 miles or 1h 44m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 40m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Oxford, 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 Oxford, PA

This is one driving day of about 159.1 miles and 3h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 35 miles from Oxford, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 94.3 miles.

Where to Stop

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

county seat of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Norristown, PA

80 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

Norristown, PA to Scranton, PA

110.6 mi · 2h 11m

Pacing Suggestions

West Chester, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Allentown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 79.6 miles from Oxford, 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 94.3 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.

Top Restaurant

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Exton, Pennsylvania

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 34.1

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Patty's Place Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

1.1 mi

Lione's Pizza Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

3 mi

Tasty Zaytoon Lebanese Market and Restaurant

4.9 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.5 mi from route ~4 min detour Moderately mile 34.1

Exton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–8 pm

+14848733198

Visit website

Patty's Place Family Restaurant

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.7

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7:30 am–3 pm

+16105183881

Lione's Pizza Restaurant & Bar

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20 mile 22.7

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–9:30 pm

+16108732500

Visit website

Pomod'oro Pizza and Italian Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

3.4 mi from route ~9 min detour $20 to $30 mile 22.7

Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–10 pm

+16108730405

Visit website

Hong Kong Restaurant

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~10 min detour

4 mi from route ~10 min detour $10 to $20 mile 34.1

West Chester, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+16106962597

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 147.8

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.1 mi from route mile 159.1

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 159.1

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 159.1

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 159.1

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 159.1

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, short detour

2.9 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 159.1

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, short detour

3.2 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 113.7

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

iFLY Indoor Skydiving - King of Prussia

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 45.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–8:30 pm

+16105954359

Visit website

The Escape Game King Of Prussia

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 45.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–12 pm

+16106248058

Visit website

Heuser Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

1.6 mi from route ~4 min detour mile 45.5

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8 pm

+16102651071

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour mile 56.8

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Arnold's Family Fun Center

4.2 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Early in the drive, short detour

3.3 mi from route ~8 min detour mile 45.5

Oaks, Pennsylvania

Hours: 3–9 pm

+16106660600

Visit website

Wharton Esherick Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

4.3 mi from route ~11 min detour mile 45.5

Malvern, Pennsylvania

+16106445822

Visit website

Lake Lenape Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

5 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 68.2

Sellersville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12152575065

The Sellersville Museum

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, ~12 min detour

4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour mile 68.2

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 18

5 decision points cluster between mile 19.5 and 158.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
19.5 mi into trip | ~32m in | US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

Merge onto US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
26.4 mi into trip | ~41m in

Take the exit toward PA 113 North: Lionville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane. Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
8
31.3 mi into trip | ~50m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
7
53.2 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

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 North: Northeast Extension, Allent...
7
158.5 mi into trip | ~3h 13m 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

$26.38 one way

$52.75 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 56 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $28.89 $57.78
premium $4.93 $30.86 $61.71
diesel $5.61 $35.13 $70.25

Estimated Tolls: $15.07

Pennsylvania Turnpike (115.9 mi) $15.07

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

$26

Tolls

$15

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$66–$91

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 55.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $17 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 47.7 0 $16.71 $7.64
Efficient EV 39.8 0 $13.92 $6.36
EV Truck/SUV 63.6 0 $22.27 $10.18

Gas CO2

56 kg

EV CO2

19 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 15, 2026

Origin

Oxford, PA

Afternoon in Oxford on Sunday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Afternoon in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

1:46 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

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

3h 14m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

What kind of drive is this?

This is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 78% of the journey on major roadways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike and I-81. You'll experience a substantial stretch of 94.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering sustained driving time. The character of the route is consistent, emphasizing efficient travel over winding backroads. While it's predominantly highway, the transition between the Turnpike and I-81 is seamless, maintaining a steady pace for most of the 159.1 miles.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.3 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

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 19.5 miles in near US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 18 significant decision points across 159.1 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 19.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. 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 Oxford, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Patp, New Jersey and Allentown.

Patp

30.9 mi in | ~49m

New Jersey

31.3 mi in | ~50m

Allentown

53.2 mi in | ~1h 14m

About the Cities

Starting in Oxford, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1775

Oxford is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, close to the border with Maryland.

Arriving in Scranton, PA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 14m. Total distance: 159.1 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 94.3 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $15.07 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.

We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.

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 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 19.5 miles (US 30 / Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 31.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Possible but tiring. At 3.2 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 6.5 hours — manageable with a long break at Scranton, PA, but most travelers stay overnight.

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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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