Trip from Scranton, PA to Trexlertown, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 31m

Distance

74.8 mi

120 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 21 min

4 AM

1h 25m ★

6 AM

1h 32m

8 AM

1h 46m

10 AM

1h 37m

12 PM

1h 35m

3 PM

1h 37m

5 PM

1h 45m

8 PM

1h 27m

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

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Trexlertown, PA

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Trip Overview

This 74.8-mile drive from Scranton to Trexlertown, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward 1-hour and 31-minute journey, making it an ideal day trip. The route primarily utilizes major roadways, with 79% of the drive on highways, including stretches of the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. With an estimated fuel cost of $12, this trip is budget-friendly for a single day of travel. You'll be traversing within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, experiencing a primarily highway-focused transit. There are no designated stops in the data, so plan your own breaks as needed.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

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

Midpoint

37.4 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 45m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	57 mi	1h 4m
American Legion Memorial Highway	8.4 mi	9m
William Penn Highway	1.8 mi	2m
PA 100	1.7 mi	2m
Lehigh Valley Thruway	1.1 mi	1m
River Street	0.9 mi	1m
Trexlertown Road	0.7 mi	1m
Cedar Avenue	0.3 mi	<1m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 57 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 81

8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward PA 315 South: Pittston

Continue on PA 315

0.2 mi · 23 sec · PA 315

Take the exit

343 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

Continue on this road

499 ft · 17 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min

Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

Merge onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

Merge onto I 78; US 22

1.8 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec

Exit 49A Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown Use the slight right lane.

Turn straight onto PA 100

1.7 mi · 2 min · PA 100

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Old State Route 100

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Old State Route 100

Continue on Trexlertown Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Trexlertown Road

Turn left

136 ft · 9 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Given the short 1-hour and 31-minute duration, this route from Scranton to Trexlertown offers plenty of flexibility. You can depart at your leisure, perhaps avoiding peak morning or evening traffic. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 57 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, so consider a quick fuel or rest stop before or after this segment. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, so ensure your tank is adequately filled before you set off, as dedicated stops are not part of the provided data. This is a drive where you can easily add any personal stops you desire.

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 37.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 45m 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 16 miles or 21m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 37.4 miles or 45m 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 14m

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

Before You Leave

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 74.8 miles and 1h 31m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 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.

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Towamensing Trails, PA

37 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

Pittston, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Towamensing Trails, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 37.4 miles from Scranton, 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.

Stops Along Your Drive

Picked by where they fit in your drive — first break, midpoint reset, final stretch.

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

First break 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

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ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

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ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

5 of 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 72.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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

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

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

68.3 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...

72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49A Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$12.20 one way

$24.41 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 26 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.56	$13.42	$26.84
premium	$4.86	$14.32	$28.64
diesel	$5.40	$15.91	$31.82

Estimated Tolls: $7.49

Pennsylvania Turnpike (57 mi) $7.41

Lehigh Valley Thruway (1.1 mi) $0.08

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

$12

Tolls

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$45–$70

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 26.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	22.4	$7.85	$3.59
Efficient EV	18.7	$6.54	$2.99
EV Truck/SUV	29.9	$10.47	$4.79

Gas CO2

26 kg

EV CO2

9 kg (65% 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 24, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Afternoon in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Trexlertown, PA

Afternoon in Trexlertown on Sunday

Local time

12:05 PM

EDT

Current temp

38°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

6 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.

What kind of drive is this?

Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 74.8-mile trip. You'll spend about 79% of your time on high-speed roads, including a significant 57-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. This means the character of the drive is largely consistent, characterized by the efficiency of highway travel. The American Legion Memorial Highway and William Penn Highway also contribute to this road-focused experience, offering a predictable and direct path between Scranton and Trexlertown.

79% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.

23 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?

9/10

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 Effort 9/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 74.8 miles you will encounter 16 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.

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 Trexlertown, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Harrisburg.

Patp

10.5 mi in | ~14m

Allentown

10.6 mi in | ~14m

Harrisburg

68.3 mi in | ~1h 20m

About the Cities

Starting 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.

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

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 1h 31m. Total distance: 74.8 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 (79%). 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 $7.49 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 Trexlertown, 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.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Trexlertown, 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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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Trip from Scranton, PA to Trexlertown, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Stops Along Your Drive

EVgo Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

ChargePoint Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Electrify America Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Blink Charging Station

Tesla Supercharger

Heads-up: tricky spots

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Scranton, PA

Trexlertown, PA

Same local time

6 degrees cooler at arrival

1h 31m on the road

What kind of drive is this?

How Hard Is This Drive?

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

About the Cities

Starting in Scranton, PA

Who Is This Route For?

Frequently Asked Questions

Which road carries most of the drive?

How do I pay the tolls on this route?

Should I avoid arriving after dark?

Is this a good trip with kids?

Where does this route get tricky?

Can I do this as a round trip in one go?

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