Origin
Slatington, PA
Late night in Slatington on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Slatington, PA to Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 18m
Distance
61.8 mi
100 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Slatington, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Slatington, PA to Scranton, PA is 61.8 miles and takes about 1h 18m via the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This quick trip connects two points in Pennsylvania's Northeast region. It's a highway-focused drive, making it a straightforward option if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. Plan for a high percentage of time on major roadways. This route is best suited for those prioritizing speed and directness.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 38.5 mi | 43m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| PA 248 | 6.9 mi | 9m |
| North Walnut Street | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 38.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Slatington, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 873
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto PA 873
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Walnut Street
Use the left lane.
3
At end of road, turn left onto PA 248
6.9 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 248
4
Turn right onto US 209
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
Use the right lane.
5
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 476, PATP
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
55 sec
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
7
Merge onto I 476; PATP
39 mi
·
43 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
9
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
10
Merge onto PA 315
523 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
11
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
12
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
14
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
15
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
17
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
18
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
31 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 30.9 miles from Slatington, 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.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 61.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 873 / North Walnut Street
Turn left onto PA 873 / North Walnut Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
9.7 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 209 / Interchange Road
Turn right onto US 209 / Interchange Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
11.3 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the exit toward I 476, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 476, PATP
5
11.6 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
7
61.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$10.25 one way
$20.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.22 | $22.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.99 | $23.97 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.64 | $27.29 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.01
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(38.5 mi)
$5.01
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Tolls
$5
Total
$15
Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.5 | 0 | $6.49 | $2.97 |
| Efficient EV | 15.5 | 0 | $5.41 | $2.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 24.7 | 0 | $8.65 | $3.96 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 18m 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 an 87% highway-focused drive, meaning you'll spend most of your time on major interstates and turnpikes. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. This segment offers a consistent, high-speed experience. The route largely maintains this highway character throughout, with minimal transitions to slower, local roads. It’s a drive built for covering ground quickly.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 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?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near PA 873 / North Walnut Street.
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 61.8 miles you will encounter 15 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 0.6 miles (PA 873 / North Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (US 209 / Interchange Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. 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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Slatington, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
11.3 mi in
|
~18m
About the Cities
Arriving 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.
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 18m. Total distance: 61.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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 $5.01 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 Scranton, 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 0.6 miles (PA 873 / North Walnut Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (US 209 / Interchange Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 11.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scranton, 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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