Scranton to Schnecksville is 68.7 miles and takes about 1h 31m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the same region. It’s a straightforward, highway-focused drive, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. Given its short duration and minimal stops recommended, you can easily complete this route in a single day. Plan for a direct trip with minimal detours, focusing on efficient travel between these two points.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
34.4 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 42m into the drive
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Toward US 209 South: LehightonUse the slight left / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight right at fork
420 ft·10 sec
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
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Merge onto US 209
1.6 mi·2 min·Interchange Road
Use the straight lane.
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Turn left onto PA 248
7.0 mi·9 min·PA 248
Use the left / straight lanes.
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Take the exit
268 ft·7 sec
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Merge onto PA 145
1.4 mi·1 min·Riverview Drive
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Continue on PA 145
0.4 mi·28 sec·North Best Avenue
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Turn right onto Main Street
1.9 mi·5 min·Main Street
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Continue on PA 873
4.2 mi·6 min·PA 873
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Keep slight right at fork onto PA 873
1.3 mi·2 min·PA 873
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Turn right onto PA 309
0.5 mi·50 sec·PA 309
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Arrive at destination
PA 309
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive of just over an hour and a half, you have plenty of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving Scranton in the morning or early afternoon allows you to arrive in Schnecksville with ample time for whatever your plans are. With only one recommended day for this trip, consider starting your drive after breakfast to make the most of your day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially during the 38.5-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as services might be less frequent than on local roads. A good tip is to fill up before you leave Scranton to ensure you have plenty of gas for the entire journey.
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 34.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 42m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 38.5 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 15 miles or 20m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.4 miles or 42m 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 12m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Schnecksville, 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 68.7 miles and 1h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 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 38.5 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 19
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 50.1 — 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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49.8 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 74
Toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg
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50.1 mi into trip|~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.21 one way
$22.42 round trip
$4.14/gal25.4 MPG avg24 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.56
$12.33
$24.65
premium
$4.86
$13.15
$26.31
diesel
$5.61
$15.17
$30.34
Estimated Tolls: $5.00
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(38.5 mi)$5.00
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
$11
Tolls
$5
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$41–$66
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
20.6
0
$7.21
$3.30
Efficient EV
17.2
0
$6.01
$2.75
EV Truck/SUV
27.5
0
$9.62
$4.40
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (67% 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 20, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Evening
in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Schnecksville, PA
Evening
in Schnecksville on Tuesday
Local time
8:06 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°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
15 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
1h 31m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the journey on high-speed roads. You'll spend a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including the longest uninterrupted stretch of 38.5 miles. Expect to navigate primarily via major highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and American Legion Memorial Highway. The drive offers a consistent pace for much of the trip, allowing for steady progress. As you approach your destination, you'll transition to PA 248, offering a slight shift in the road's character before reaching Schnecksville.
75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 38.5 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 American Legion Memorial Highway. 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 68.7 miles you will encounter 19 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 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
1,837 ft414 ft
Total Climb
1,645 ft
Total Descent
1,777 ft
Highest Point
1,837 ft
~19.6 mi in
Elevation Range
1,423 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 Schnecksville, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Stroudsburg.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 31m. Total distance: 68.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 31m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 38.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $5.00 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 Schnecksville, 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 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. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Schnecksville, PA before heading back.
