Origin
Pennside, PA
Late night in Pennside on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennside, 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
2h 12m
Distance
100.5 mi
162 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$17
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 3m
★
6 AM
2h 12m
8 AM
2h 31m
10 AM
2h 19m
12 PM
2h 17m
3 PM
2h 20m
5 PM
2h 30m
8 PM
2h 7m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennside, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 100.5-mile drive from Pennside, PA, to Scranton, PA, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 12 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, making it a highway-focused journey. With an estimated fuel cost of $17, it's an economical option for a quick getaway within the Northeast region. This route is ideal for a single-day excursion, offering a straightforward path with minimal need for overnight stops. The overall feel is one of efficient travel, getting you from point A to point B with ease.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50.2 miles from Pennside, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 13m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 57 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Friedensburg Road | 5.1 mi | 9m |
| Memorial Highway | 4.9 mi | 7m |
| Schantz Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Moselem Spring Road | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Kutztown Road | 1.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 57 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennside, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Brighton Avenue
183 ft
·
14 sec
·
Brighton Avenue
2
Turn left onto Harvey Avenue
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
Harvey Avenue
3
Turn right onto Carsonia Avenue
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Carsonia Avenue
4
Turn right onto Friedensburg Road
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Friedensburg Road
5
Turn left onto PA 73; PA 662
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Memorial Highway
6
Continue on PA 73
346 ft
·
6 sec
·
Blandon Road
7
Enter roundabout onto Oley Road
6 ft
·
0 sec
·
Oley Road
8
Continue on Oley Road
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Oley Road
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 662
3.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Memorial Highway
10
Continue on PA 662
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Richmond Street
11
Turn right onto PA 662
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
West Main Street
12
Turn left onto PA 662
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
North Franklin Street
13
Continue on PA 662
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
Moselem Spring Road
14
Enter roundabout onto US 222
19 ft
·
0 sec
·
Kutztown Road
15
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
17
Enter roundabout onto Schantz Road
266 ft
·
3 sec
·
Schantz Road
18
Continue on Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
19
Turn left onto PA 100
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 100
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
22
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto I 476; PATP
57 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
27
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
29
Merge onto PA 315
523 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
31
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
33
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
34
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
36
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
37
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
38
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short duration of about 2 hours and 12 minutes, you have flexibility in when you depart for this 100.5-mile trip. Leaving early can help you avoid potential midday traffic, especially on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. While there are no specific stops recommended in the data, it's always wise to plan for a brief rest break, particularly during the longest 57-mile stretch. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $17, and ensure you're topped up before hitting the highway sections where services might be less frequent.
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 50.2 miles from Pennside, PA, or about 1h 13m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 22 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50.2 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 49m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Pennside, 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 Pennside, PA
This is one driving day of about 100.5 miles and 2h 12m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Pennside, 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 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
50 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 50.2 miles from Pennside, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 275 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 99.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Harvey Avenue
Turn left onto Harvey Avenue
Navigation decision point
9
30.1 mi into trip
|
~48m in
|
US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
31.4 mi into trip
|
~50m in
Take the exit toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
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 PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~51m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
7
99.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 11m 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
$16.66 one way
$33.32 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
35 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $18.25 | $36.50 |
| premium | $4.93 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $22.19 | $44.38 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.50
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(57 mi)
$7.41
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
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
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35.2 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 | 30.2 | 0 | $10.55 | $4.82 |
| Efficient EV | 25.1 | 0 | $8.79 | $4.02 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 40.2 | 0 | $14.07 | $6.43 |
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:43 AM
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
32 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 12m 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.
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...
27 mi from route
~68 min detour
Free
near mile 3.5
Park Closure: Sun, Apr 19 - Park Entrance and Tour Roads Temporarily Closed for Rev Run
Park Closure: Admin Parking Lot Closed Fri 4/17 Until Sun 4/19 at Noon for Rev Run Setup
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...
30 mi from route
~74 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 74% of this 100.5-mile route. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension will form a significant portion of your drive, including a continuous stretch of 57 miles. This means you'll encounter primarily high-speed driving with limited opportunities for spontaneous stops along the main thoroughfares. While the journey is efficient, it's less about varied scenery and more about making steady progress towards your destination. The route is designed for direct travel rather than a leisurely exploration of the landscape.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
38 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 57 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 US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Harvey Avenue.
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 27 significant decision points across 100.5 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: near the start (Harvey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 30.1 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Pennside, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport and Patp.
Lvi Airport
30.1 mi in
|
~48m
|
via US 22
Patp
31.4 mi in
|
~50m
About the Cities
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 2h 12m. Total distance: 100.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 57 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $7.50 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 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: near the start (Harvey Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 30.1 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 31.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park and 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 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Scranton, PA
More from Pennside, PA
More trips to Scranton, PA
Explore more options from Pennside, PA or browse trips ending in Scranton, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.