Scranton to Amity is 81.7 miles and takes about 1h 47m via PA 33 and I-380, with a fuel budget near $14 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This highway-focused drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. Expect a straightforward trip primarily utilizing major roadways. Given the short duration, this route is ideal for a same-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in departure and arrival times. Plan for a quick journey with minimal travel time.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
40.8 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 50m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
PA 33
27.3 mi
34m
I 380
23.6 mi
25m
Keystone Shortway
8.5 mi
11m
I 78
3.9 mi
4m
I 84
3.4 mi
4m
Old Bethlehem Road
2.9 mi
5m
Leithsville Road
2.6 mi
3m
Main Street
2 mi
4m
Longest stretch:
PA 33
— 27.3 mi, about 34m
Traffic on I-380
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,055 veh/hr typical
· worst 1,348
Quietest
2 AM
~128 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
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Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Amity, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi·38 sec·Wyoming Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi·24 sec·Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.2 mi·28 sec·Cedar Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·42 sec
5
Merge onto President Biden Expressway
0.6 mi·52 sec·President Biden Expressway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·45 sec
Toward I 81 North: Binghamton
7
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi·1 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi·51 sec
Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi·35 sec
10
Keep slight right at fork
0.4 mi·38 sec
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
11
Merge onto I 84; I 380
3.4 mi·4 min·I 84; I 380
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
24 mi·25 min·I 380
Exit 4Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi·1 min
Exit 1BToward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14
Merge onto I 80
8.5 mi·11 min·Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.5 mi·1 min
Exit 302AToward PA 33 South: SnydersvilleUse the slight right lane.
16
Merge onto PA 33
27 mi·34 min·PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg
18
Merge onto I 78
3.9 mi·4 min·I 78
19
Take the exit
0.6 mi·1 min
Exit 67Toward PA 412: Hellertown, BethlehemUse the slight right lane.
20
Turn left onto PA 412
0.3 mi·46 sec·Hellertown Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21
Continue on PA 412
2.0 mi·4 min·Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Continue on PA 412
2.6 mi·3 min·Leithsville Road
23
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Bethlehem Road
2.1 mi·3 min·Old Bethlehem Road
24
Keep slight left at fork onto Old Bethlehem Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Old Bethlehem Road
25
Turn slight left onto Roundhouse Road
45 ft·1 sec·Roundhouse Road
26
Arrive at destination
Roundhouse Road
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short 1h 47m drive, you have the flexibility to depart at your convenience. Aim to leave Scranton with a full tank of gas to minimize any potential stops, though the estimated fuel cost of $14 suggests it's an economical trip. The longest stretch without a break is about 27.3 miles on PA 33, so plan for a quick rest stop if needed before you reach your destination. Given the minimal travel time, you can easily make this a single-day trip without feeling rushed.
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 40.8 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 50m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 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 18 miles or 22m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 40.8 miles or 50m 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 27m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Amity, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 81.7 miles and 1h 47m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 18 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA 33 for about 27.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 21
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 73.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lackawanna Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
4.1 mi into trip|~6m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...
6
7.9 mi into trip|~11m in|I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
7
41.1 mi into trip|~50m in
Take the exit toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 302A
Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
8
73.3 mi into trip|~1h 31m in
Take the exit toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 67
Toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$14.45 one way
$28.90 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg29 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$15.83
$31.65
premium
$5.24
$16.87
$33.74
diesel
$5.35
$17.21
$34.42
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
24.5
0
$8.58
$3.92
Efficient EV
20.4
0
$7.15
$3.27
EV Truck/SUV
32.7
0
$11.44
$5.23
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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 May 25, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
E 3 mph96% chanceLive forecast
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning issued May 24 at 10:10PM EDT until May 25 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Flood Watch
Flood Watch issued May 24 at 9:59PM EDT until May 25 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Amity, PA
Afternoon
in Amity on Wednesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
71°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
19 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
1h 47m 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.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
$10
near mile 42.2
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
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...
29 mi from route
~74 min detour
Free
near mile 81.7
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is predominantly highway, with 72% of the route utilizing major arteries like PA 33 and I-380. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 27.3 miles on PA 33, offering a consistent pace. The profile suggests a highway-focused experience, meaning you'll likely encounter higher speed limits and fewer local road detours. Expect a generally smooth driving experience with minimal changes in road type as you progress toward Amity.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27.3 mi on PA 33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
10/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 33 and I 380. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
Driving Effort10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 81.7 miles you will encounter 21 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 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,949 ft315 ft
Total Climb
1,906 ft
Total Descent
2,182 ft
Highest Point
1,949 ft
~23.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,634 ft
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scranton, PA and Amity, PA, road signs point toward Milford, Harrisburg and Bethlehem.
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.
Top landmarks
•St. Peter's Cathedral — historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
•Steamtown National Historic Site — railroad museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania
•Albright Memorial Building — library in Scranton, Pennsylvania
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 81.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27.3 miles on PA 33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Amity, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area 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 Amity, PA before heading back.
