Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
72.5 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Scranton, PA
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Wescosville, PA
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This 72.5-mile drive from Scranton, PA, to Wescosville, PA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 27 minutes. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 309, with 82% of the journey on highways, making it a straightforward, highway-focused excursion. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, which is quite economical for this distance. Given its short duration and focused highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick getaway or a convenient transfer between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. You won't need to worry about overnight stays, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 57 mi | 1h 4m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| PA 309 | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Hamilton Boulevard | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 222 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Wescosville, PA.
Start on Wyoming Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Continue on PA 315
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Turn slight right
Merge onto US 22
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 309
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto US 222
Turn left onto Kressler Road
Turn slight right
Turn straight onto Hamilton Boulevard
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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.
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 36.3 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.
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.
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward US 222: Hamilton Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$11.83 one way
$23.66 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $13.01 | $26.01 |
| premium | $4.86 | $13.88 | $27.76 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $15.42 | $30.84 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.41
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Tolls
$7
Total
$19
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.61 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.1 | 0 | $6.34 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.15 | $4.64 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Afternoon in Wescosville on Sunday
Local time
3:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-intensive experience for most of this 72.5-mile trip, with 82% of the route comprising high-speed roads. The Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension forms the backbone of this drive, offering a continuous stretch of 57 miles without the need for major diversions. While the American Legion Memorial Highway and PA 309 provide some variation, the overall character remains distinctly highway-focused. This means you'll likely experience smooth, fast travel for the majority of your journey, with minimal slowdowns or complex intersections.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72.5 miles you will encounter 18 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scranton, PA and Wescosville, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Harrisburg.
Patp
Allentown
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
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 72.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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