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Trip from Bridgewater, PA to Scranton, PA

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

127.1 mi

205 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

12 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 30 min
4 AM
2h 24m ★
6 AM
2h 34m
8 AM
2h 54m
10 AM
2h 41m
12 PM
2h 39m
3 PM
2h 42m
5 PM
2h 53m
8 PM
2h 28m

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

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Trip Overview

The drive from Bridgewater, PA to Scranton, PA covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m 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, Mid-County Expressway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.03 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

63.5 miles from Bridgewater, PA

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

Drive Character

This is a 2h 33m highway drive covering 127.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 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 94.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Mid-County Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near West Brookhaven Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 127.1 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 0.2 miles (West Brookhaven Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 13 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

5
0.2 mi into trip | ~0m in | West Brookhaven Road

Turn sharp left onto West Brookhaven Road

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

7
4.4 mi into trip | ~10m in

Turn left toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
5
115.9 mi into trip | ~2h 18m 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
5
116.6 mi into trip | ~2h 20m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 315 North: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
7
126.5 mi into trip | ~2h 32m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 94.9 mi 1h 44m
Mid-County Expressway 16.2 mi 22m
I 81 8.2 mi 9m
West Brookhaven Road 3.2 mi 7m
River Street 1 mi 1m
Turner Road 0.7 mi 1m
Cedar Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Baltimore Pike 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 94.9 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

1

Start on Bridgewater Road

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Bridgewater Road
2

Turn sharp left onto West Brookhaven Road

3.2 mi · 7 min · West Brookhaven Road
3

Continue on Turner Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Turner Road
4

Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

0.3 mi · 37 sec · Baltimore Pike
5

Turn left

0.3 mi · 43 sec
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the left lane.
6

Merge onto I 476

16 mi · 21 min · Mid-County Expressway
7

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway
8

Continue on I 476; PATP

95 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
9

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
11

Merge onto PA 315

523 ft · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
12

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
13

Merge onto I 81

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 81
14

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
15

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
16

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
18

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
19

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
20

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 63.5 miles from Bridgewater, PA, or about 1h 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.9 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 63.5 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 5m

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 Bridgewater, 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 Bridgewater, PA

This is one driving day of about 127.1 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Bridgewater, 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 94.9 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 63.5 mi from Bridgewater, PA · 1h 20m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

64 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from Bridgewater, 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 94.9 miles.

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.

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...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 17.5
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...

9 mi from route ~23 min detour Free
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour $1 near mile 8.8
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...

10 mi from route ~25 min detour Free near mile 8.8
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$21.03 one way

$42.06 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 45 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $23.01 $46.03
premium $4.92 $24.63 $49.26
diesel $5.64 $28.24 $56.47

Estimated Tolls: $12.34

Pennsylvania Turnpike (94.9 mi) $12.34

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

$12

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$58–$83

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 44.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

12 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Woodlyn, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Essington, PA

Tesla

12 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Bootwyn, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Royal Farms - Tesla Supercharger

Aston, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Brandywine, DE

Tesla

8 DCFC

Springfield Ford

Springfield, PA

RED_E

6 DCFC

Urban Edge Broomall Commons (Broomall, PA)

Broomall, PA

Electrify America

6 DCFC

Wawa Folcroft

Folcroft, PA

eVgo Network

4 DCFC

Tesla: 5 eVgo Network: 3 EV Connect: 1 Blink Network: 1 RED_E: 1 Electrify America: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 38.1 0 $13.35 $6.10
Efficient EV 31.8 0 $11.12 $5.08
EV Truck/SUV 50.8 0 $17.79 $8.13

Gas CO2

44 kg

EV CO2

15 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Bridgewater, PA

Morning in Bridgewater on Monday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Morning in Scranton on Monday

Local time

8:00 AM

EDT

Current temp

51°F

Mostly Cloudy

SW 9 mph 3% chance 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

31 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 33m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Bridgewater, PA to Scranton, PA covers 127.1 miles and takes about 2h 33m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Mid-County Expressway, 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 63.5 miles from Bridgewater, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.03 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 13 significant decision points across 127.1 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 0.2 miles (West Brookhaven Road): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 4.4 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 115.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Bridgewater, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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