Origin
Towamensing Trails, PA
Afternoon in Towamensing Trails on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
35°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Towamensing Trails, PA to Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
54m
Distance
41.7 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 50m
★
6 AM
0h 54m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 57m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Towamensing Trails, PA
Connor Scott McManus
Scranton, PA
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Trip Overview
Towamensing Trails, PA to Scranton, PA is 41.7 miles and takes about 54 minutes via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region for its entirety. With 90% of the drive on highways, you'll experience a very direct and efficient transit. It's a straightforward path, ideal for a quick transfer or an easy extension to another trip in the area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 27 mi | 31m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| PA 903 | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Teddyuscung Trail | 0.6 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Old Stage Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 27 mi, about 31m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Towamensing Trails, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Eliot Lane
285 ft
·
19 sec
·
Eliot Lane
2
Turn left onto Teddyuscung Trail
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Teddyuscung Trail
3
At end of road, turn right onto Old Stage Road
0.3 mi
·
49 sec
·
Old Stage Road
4
Turn left onto PA 903
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 903
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
Toward PATP North, I 476 North: Scranton
Use the right lane.
6
Merge onto I 476; PATP
27 mi
·
31 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
8
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
9
Merge onto PA 315
523 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
11
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
13
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
16
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
17
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.9 miles from Towamensing Trails, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 0.7 and 41.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.7 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Old Stage Road
At end of road, turn right onto Old Stage Road
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 903
Turn left onto PA 903
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3.3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward PATP North, I 476 North: Scranton
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward PATP North, I 476 North: Scranton
5
30.5 mi into trip
|
~38m in
Take the exit toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
7
41.1 mi into trip
|
~53m 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
$6.80 one way
$13.61 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $7.48 | $14.96 |
| premium | $4.86 | $7.98 | $15.97 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $8.87 | $17.74 |
Estimated Tolls: $3.51
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(27 mi)
$3.51
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Tolls
$4
Total
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.38 | $2.00 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.65 | $1.67 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.7 | 0 | $5.84 | $2.67 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:36 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Rain Showers
E 7 mph
97% chance
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
4 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
54m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 90% of this 41.7-mile drive on highways, primarily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81. The longest stretch without a significant change in road type is 27 miles on the Turnpike. Expect to transition from the Turnpike to I-81, which means you'll encounter merging traffic and a higher density of exits as you approach Scranton.
90% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 27 mi on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 0.7 miles in near Old Stage Road.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 14 decision points packed into just 41.7 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.7 miles (Old Stage Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (PA 903): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. 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 Towamensing Trails, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp North along the way.
Patp North
3.3 mi in
|
~7m
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.
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 54m. Total distance: 41.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (90%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 27 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $3.51 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 5 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 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 0.7 miles (Old Stage Road): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (PA 903): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.3 miles: Lane positioning matters here. 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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