Scranton to Kenilworth is 100 miles and takes about 2h 13m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. You'll be on the road for just over two hours, so it's easily manageable as a same-day trip. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
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Exit 56Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
16
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
17
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi·27 sec·Lehigh Valley Thruway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: QuakertownUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto PA 309
1.8 mi·2 min·PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 54Toward US 222: Hamilton BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
466 ft·11 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi·33 sec·US 222
23
Turn left onto Kressler Road
249 ft·4 sec·Kressler Road
24
Turn slight right
210 ft·7 sec
25
Turn straight onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Brookside Road
4.0 mi·7 min·Brookside Road
27
Continue on East Macungie Road
0.4 mi·59 sec·East Macungie Road
28
Turn slight left onto PA 100
1.0 mi·1 min·Kings Highway North
29
Merge onto PA 29; PA 100
8.4 mi·13 min·Chestnut Street
30
Continue on PA 100
12 mi·18 min·Route 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward US 422 East: King of PrussiaUse the right lane.
32
Merge onto US 422
1.1 mi·1 min·Pottstown Bypass
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Keim StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Keim Street
236 ft·16 sec·Keim Street
Use the right lane.
35
At end of road, turn left onto PA 724
511 ft·12 sec·East Schuylkill Road
36
Arrive at destination
PA 724
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over two hours and a fuel cost estimated at $17, this is a flexible one-day trip. Leaving Scranton in the morning should get you to Kenilworth with plenty of time to spare. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can easily make this a direct journey or pull over at one of the many service areas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 100-mile mark, though the estimated cost suggests you won't need to refuel mid-trip.
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 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 59m 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 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 miles or 59m 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenilworth, 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.
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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 Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Scranton, 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.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 25
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 71.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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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
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10.5 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
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, I 81 North, PATP
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10.6 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
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71.5 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 222: Hamilton Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54
Toward US 222: Hamilton Boulevard
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71.7 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$17.69 one way
$35.37 round trip
$4.49/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.92
$19.37
$38.74
premium
$5.24
$20.65
$41.29
diesel
$5.35
$21.06
$42.13
Estimated Tolls: $7.41
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(57 mi)$7.41
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
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-06-01.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
30
0
$10.50
$4.80
Efficient EV
25
0
$8.75
$4.00
EV Truck/SUV
40
0
$14.00
$6.40
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.
Forecast as of May 17, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 2 mph8% chanceLive forecast
Destination
Kenilworth, PA
Afternoon
in Kenilworth on Wednesday
Local time
4:38 PM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Partly Cloudy
SW 0 to 5 mph10% chanceLive forecast
59°F
Haines, PA
50 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
2 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 13m 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.
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...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 100
Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 100
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 71% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 57 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Route 100 and American Legion Memorial Highway suggests some variation as you get closer to your destination. Expect a predominantly smooth, high-speed experience for most of the 100 miles, with the potential for slightly more varied driving conditions on the latter part of the route.
71% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
36 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 Route 100. 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
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 25 significant decision points across 100 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 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,797 ft175 ft
Total Climb
1,842 ft
Total Descent
2,413 ft
Highest Point
1,797 ft
~21.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,622 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 Kenilworth, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Harrisburg.
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 2h 13m. Total distance: 100 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). 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 $7.41 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.
Yes — we found about 6 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 Kenilworth, 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. There are 6 rest areas along the route for bathroom stops.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park and First State 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 Kenilworth, PA before heading back.
