This 132.9-mile drive from Scranton to Woodside, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 36 minutes. With 87% of the route on major highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, it's designed for efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost is around $22, making it an economical choice for a day trip. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll remain within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entire journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 16m into the drive
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Exit 351Toward US 1: Philadelphia, TrentonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi·1 min
Toward US 1 North: Trenton, PrincetonUse the straight / slight right lanes.
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Merge onto US 1
1.0 mi·1 min·Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
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Continue on US 1
3.5 mi·4 min·Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
Use the straight lane.
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Take the exit
0.1 mi·27 sec
Toward PA 213: Maple AveUse the slight right lane.
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Keep slight right at fork
186 ft·9 sec
Toward PA 213 South: LanghorneUse the right lane.
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Turn slight right onto PA 213
0.1 mi·25 sec·Maple Avenue
Use the right lane.
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Turn right onto North Flowers Mill Road
0.5 mi·1 min·North Flowers Mill Road
Use the right lane.
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Continue on Langhorne-Yardley Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Langhorne-Yardley Road
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Enter roundabout onto Langhorne-Yardley Road
113 ft·2 sec·Langhorne-Yardley Road
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Continue on Langhorne-Yardley Road
1.8 mi·3 min·Langhorne-Yardley Road
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Continue on Yardley-Langhorne Road
0.6 mi·1 min·Yardley-Langhorne Road
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Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
197 ft·5 sec·Stony Hill Road
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Arrive at destination
Stony Hill Road
Trip Plan
With a total travel time of just under 2.5 hours, this route offers excellent flexibility for departure. You can leave Scranton any time of day and still comfortably reach Woodside with time to spare. The longest stretch without a major change in road is over 94 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Consider stopping once or twice to break up the highway driving. Given the $22 fuel cost, it’s wise to ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Scranton to minimize any potential need for pricier on-highway fuel purchases.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 66.5 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 16m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.4 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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodside, 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 132.9 miles and 2h 36m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 29 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 94.4 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 129.1 — 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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123.5 mi into trip|~2h 19m in
Take the exit toward US 1: Philadelphia, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 351
Toward US 1: Philadelphia, Trenton
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124 mi into trip|~2h 21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North: Trenton, Princeton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Toward US 1 North: Trenton, Princeton
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129.1 mi into trip|~2h 28m in
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 213 South: Langhorne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 213 South: Langhorne
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.19 one way
$42.38 round trip
$4.05/gal25.4 MPG avg47 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.48
$23.45
$46.90
premium
$4.81
$25.16
$50.31
diesel
$4.80
$25.09
$50.19
Estimated Tolls: $14.54
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(111.8 mi)$14.54
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
$21
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$61–$86
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-07-13.
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging
· 0 stops
· 65% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
39.9
0
$13.95
$6.38
Efficient EV
33.2
0
$11.63
$5.32
EV Truck/SUV
53.2
0
$18.61
$8.51
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Jul 19, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
4:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Patchy Smoke then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 6 to 13 mph91% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:02PM EDT until July 19 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:01PM EDT until July 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Destination
Woodside, PA
Late night
in Woodside on Sunday
Local time
4:21 AM
EDT
Current temp
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
W 10 mph62% chanceLive forecast
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:02PM EDT until July 19 at 7:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Flood Warning
Flood Warning issued July 18 at 10:01PM EDT until July 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
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
5 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 36m 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...
9 mi from route
~22 min detour
Free
near mile 105.4
The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...
Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...
13 mi from route
~33 min detour
Free
near mile 110
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...
25 mi from route
~62 min detour
Free
near mile 105.4
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this drive, with 87% of the journey utilizing major freeways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a significant 94.4 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. This means you'll be on high-speed, limited-access roads for the majority of your travel time. While this allows for quick progress, it also suggests a less varied road experience, primarily characterized by consistent highway driving.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.4 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike. 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 21 significant decision points across 132.9 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 123.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,765 ft166 ft
Total Climb
1,569 ft
Total Descent
2,150 ft
Highest Point
1,765 ft
~19 mi in
Elevation Range
1,599 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 Woodside, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Trenton and Princeton.
Patp
10.5 mi in|~14m
Allentown
10.6 mi in|~14m
Trenton
123.5 mi in|~2h 19m
Princeton
124 mi in|~2h 21m
Detours Along the Way
Tagged by where each one fits in your drive — first break, midpoint, final stretch.
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
Woodside is a small town on the San Francisco Peninsula in California. It is considered one of the wealthiest towns in the United States, and is home to many celebrities and executives. Despite its small size, Woodside features many local attractions.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 132.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 94.4 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $14.54 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 Woodside, 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. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. 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 123.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Valley Forge National Historical Park, Independence National Historical Park and Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial (4 total within detour distance). 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 Woodside, PA before heading back.
