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Trip from Yardley, PA to Scranton, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Oct 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

2h 38m

Distance

135.8 mi

218 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min
4 AM
2h 28m ★
6 AM
2h 38m
8 AM
2h 59m
10 AM
2h 46m
12 PM
2h 44m
3 PM
2h 47m
5 PM
2h 58m
8 PM
2h 32m

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

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Downtown Yardley, PA, PA

Yardley, PA

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Downtown Scranton, PA, PA

Scranton, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Yardley, PA to Scranton, PA covers 135.8 miles and takes about 2h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly highway. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $23.82 one way before food or hotel costs.

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

67.9 miles from Yardley, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 20m into the drive .

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 94.1 mi 1h 43m
Pennsylvania Turnpike 17.1 mi 18m
I 81 8.2 mi 9m
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway 5 mi 6m
Delaware Expressway 4.7 mi 6m
Lincoln Highway 1 mi 1m
River Street 1 mi 1m
Taylorsville Road 0.6 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 94.1 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Riverview Avenue

0.1 mi · 25 sec · Riverview Avenue
2

Turn right onto Jervue Drive

300 ft · 18 sec · Jervue Drive
3

Turn left onto North Main Street

0.1 mi · 11 sec · North Main Street
4

Continue on Taylorsville Road

0.5 mi · 43 sec · Taylorsville Road
5

Continue on Taylorsville Road

0.2 mi · 21 sec · Taylorsville Road
6

Turn left

0.2 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 295 West: Philadelphia Use the left lane.
7

Merge onto I 295

4.7 mi · 6 min · Delaware Expressway
8

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 5B Toward US 1 South: Langhorne Use the slight right lane.
9

Merge onto US 1

5.0 mi · 6 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10

Continue on US 1

1.0 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway
Use the straight lane.
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll Use the straight / slight right lanes.
12

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 27 sec
Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
13

Merge onto I 276; PATP

17 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
14

Take the exit

0.1 mi · 19 sec
Toward I 476: Chester, Allentown Use the slight right lane.
15

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec
Toward I 476 North: Allentown
16

Merge onto I 476; PATP

94 mi · 1 hr 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
18

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
19

Merge onto PA 315

523 ft · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
20

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
21

Merge onto I 81

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 81
22

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
23

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
24

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
25

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
26

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
27

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
28

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Trip Plan

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 67.9 miles from Yardley, PA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.1 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 30 miles or 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 67.9 miles or 1h 20m 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 8m

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

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Yardley, 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 Yardley, PA

This is one driving day of about 135.8 miles and 2h 38m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 30 miles from Yardley, 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 94.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Allentown, PA

68 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

Abington, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 30 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Allentown, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 67.9 miles from Yardley, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.1 miles.

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.

Best coffee break · first break window

Flourish Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Holland, Pennsylvania

Near the start, short detour

First break · 11min in 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12675975570

Visit website

Bella's Restaurant & Pizzeria

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~12 min detour

First break 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour $10 to $20

Jenkintown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 11 am–9 pm

+12158862266

Visit website

Flourish Cafe

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 3 mi from route ~8 min detour $10 to $20

Holland, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–6 pm

+12675975570

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Applegreen Electric Charging Station

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.6 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

+18885577099

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.1 mi from route

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, right off the route

Final third 0.8 mi from route ~2 min detour

Lehighton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

3.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Later in the drive, right off the route

Final third 0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour

Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the end, right off the route

Home stretch 0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Fischer's Park

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 1.1 mi from route ~3 min detour

Harleysville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–8:30 pm

+12153687602

Visit website

Core Creek Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

First break 2.5 mi from route ~6 min detour

Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Hours: 8 am–5 pm

+12157570571

Visit website

Morris Arboretum & Gardens of the University of Pennsylvania

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, short detour

Early stretch 2.8 mi from route ~7 min detour

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+12152475777

Visit website

Northampton Township Municipal Park

4.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~9 min detour

First break 3.5 mi from route ~9 min detour

Churchville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 7 am–8 pm

+12153576800

Visit website

Harold F. Pitcairn Wings of Freedom Aviation Museum

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

First break 3.9 mi from route ~10 min detour

Horsham, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10:30 am–3 pm

+12156722277

Visit website

Washington Crossing State Park

4.6 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, ~10 min detour

4.1 mi from route ~10 min detour

Titusville, New Jersey

Hours: 8 am–4:30 pm

+16097370623

Visit website

Elmwood Park Zoo

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~11 min detour

Early stretch 4.4 mi from route ~11 min detour

Norristown, Pennsylvania

Hours: 10 am–5 pm

+16102773825

Visit website

Amazing Escape Room Montgomeryville

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Early in the drive, ~12 min detour

Early stretch 4.9 mi from route ~12 min detour

Montgomeryville, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–11 pm

+12672228186

Visit website

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 0.9 and 30 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

7
0.9 mi into trip | ~2m in

Turn left toward I 295 West: Philadelphia

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 295 West: Philadelphia
7
5.9 mi into trip | ~9m in

Take the exit toward US 1 South: Langhorne

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 5B Toward US 1 South: Langhorne
7
12.4 mi into trip | ~18m in

Take the exit toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll

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. Toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll
8
12.8 mi into trip | ~19m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown
7
30 mi into trip | ~38m in

Take the exit toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

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: Chester, Allentown

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$23.82 one way

$47.65 round trip

$4.46/gal 25.4 MPG avg 48 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.92 $26.30 $52.60
premium $5.30 $28.33 $56.65
diesel $6.55 $35.04 $70.08

Estimated Tolls: $14.45

Pennsylvania Turnpike (111.1 mi) $14.45

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

$24

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$63–$88

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 47.5 kg one way.

Driving Electric?

About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 40.7 0 $14.26 $6.52
Efficient EV 34 0 $11.88 $5.43
EV Truck/SUV 54.3 0 $19.01 $8.69

Gas CO2

48 kg

EV CO2

16 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.

Forecast as of Oct 16, 2026

Origin

Yardley, PA

Morning in Yardley on Saturday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

80°F

Rain Showers Likely

SW 5 to 15 mph 67% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 8:56AM EDT until October 16 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 8:53AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Scranton, PA

Morning in Scranton on Saturday

Local time

10:25 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 10 to 15 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued October 16 at 8:56AM EDT until October 16 at 9:30AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued October 16 at 8:53AM EDT by NWS State College 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 cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

2h 38m 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

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 32.8
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

13 mi from route ~33 min detour $1 near mile 28.1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

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 28.1
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

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...

26 mi from route ~66 min detour Free near mile 32.8
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

What kind of drive is this?

135.8 mi in 2h 38m, mostly highway — 94.1 mi of that is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
28 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 94.1 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 0.9 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

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 135.8 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 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 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

1,830 ft 57 ft

Total Climb

2,233 ft

Total Descent

1,544 ft

Highest Point

1,830 ft

~116.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,773 ft

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between Yardley, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Patp Toll and Allentown.

Patp Toll

12.4 mi in | ~18m

Allentown

12.8 mi in | ~19m

About the Cities

Starting in Yardley, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1682

Yardley is a borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. There are many things to do even though it is small and the attractions are a few car rides away. The area is friendly and safe with a lot of historical sites to visit. There is little congestion on the streets and is very quiet. It is known for a good school district and a reputation for welcoming visitors to the community.

Top landmarks

  • • Washington's Crossing — historic landmark for the location of George Washington's crossing of the Delawa...
  • • Yardley Historic District — historic district in Yardley, Pennsylvania, United States

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 2h 38m. Total distance: 135.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 94.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $14.45 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.

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. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.

The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 5.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 12.4 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 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, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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