Origin
Boyertown, PA
Night in Boyertown on Wednesday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Boyertown, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
90.5 mi
146 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Boyertown, PA
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Trip Overview
This 90.5-mile drive from Boyertown, PA to Scranton, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours. With a fuel cost estimated at $15, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, making it a familiar and efficient journey for those comfortable with major roadways. Since there are no recommended stops and the drive is relatively short, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your schedule. Both your origin and destination are located within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, so you'll stay within familiar territory for this quick hop.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
45.2 miles from Boyertown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a highway-centric experience on this 90.5-mile route, with 86% of your journey on major roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 57 miles on the Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. While largely a highway drive, you'll also navigate segments of PA 100, which may offer a slight change of scenery before rejoining the faster interstates. This profile suggests a drive primarily focused on efficient travel rather than leisurely cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 57 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.3 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 90.5 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 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.3 miles (South Hausman Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.3 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
20.3 mi into trip
|
~36m in
|
South Hausman Road
At end of road, turn left onto South Hausman Road
Navigation decision point
6
21.5 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the ramp toward I 476, PATP
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the straight lane.
Toward I 476, PATP
7
21.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
7
89.9 mi into trip
|
~2h in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
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 Boyertown, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Patp
21.5 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 57 mi | 1h 4m |
| PA 100 | 12.3 mi | 20m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| North Brookside Road | 4 mi | 7m |
| Schantz Road | 1.2 mi | 3m |
| Werley Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| Kings Highway North | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 57 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Boyertown, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on North Reading Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
North Reading Avenue
2
Continue on Montgomery Avenue
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Montgomery Avenue
3
Take the ramp
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
4
Keep slight left at fork
159 ft
·
6 sec
5
Merge onto PA 100
366 ft
·
6 sec
·
PA 100
6
Continue on PA 100
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight lane.
7
Continue on PA 100
12 mi
·
20 min
·
PA 100
Use the left lane.
8
Turn slight left onto PA 100
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Kings Highway North
9
Turn slight right onto East Macungie Road
0.4 mi
·
57 sec
·
East Macungie Road
10
Continue on North Brookside Road
4.0 mi
·
7 min
·
North Brookside Road
11
Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.1 mi
·
21 sec
·
Hamilton Boulevard
12
Turn left onto Schantz Road
1.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Schantz Road
13
At end of road, turn left onto South Hausman Road
380 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Hausman Road
14
Turn right onto Werley Road
234 ft
·
7 sec
·
Werley Road
15
Continue on Werley Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Werley Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
16
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476, PATP
Use the straight lane.
17
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
Use the left lane.
18
Merge onto I 476; PATP
57 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
19
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
20
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
21
Merge onto PA 315
523 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
23
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
25
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
28
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
29
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour, 90.5-mile drive, leaving in the morning is a good bet to avoid potential midday traffic. With a fuel cost of around $15, you won't need to worry too much about frequent fill-ups, but it's always wise to start with a full tank. Since this is a short, highway-focused trip with no designated stops, you can be quite flexible with your departure time and pace. A practical tip for this route: keep an eye on your GPS as you transition between PA 100 and the interstates to ensure you're on the most direct path.
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 45.2 miles from Boyertown, PA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 20 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 45.2 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 40m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Boyertown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
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 Boyertown, PA
This is one driving day of about 90.5 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 20 miles from Boyertown, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 45.2 mi from Boyertown, PA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
45 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 20 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 45.2 miles from Boyertown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scranton, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.00 one way
$30.01 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
32 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $16.43 | $32.87 |
| premium | $4.93 | $17.55 | $35.10 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.98 | $39.96 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.41
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(57 mi)
$7.41
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
$15
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 31.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 27.2 | 0 | $9.50 | $4.34 |
| Efficient EV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.92 | $3.62 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 36.2 | 0 | $12.67 | $5.79 |
Gas CO2
32 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (66% 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
Night in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 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 1m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Boyertown, PA to Scranton, PA covers 90.5 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 100, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 45.2 miles from Boyertown, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.00 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 90.5 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.3 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 20.3 miles (South Hausman Road): Navigation decision point; at 21.5 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Boyertown, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
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