Origin
Caln, PA
Morning in Caln on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Caln, PA to Scranton, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 44m
Distance
139.6 mi
225 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 34m
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6 AM
2h 44m
8 AM
3h 6m
10 AM
2h 52m
12 PM
2h 50m
3 PM
2h 53m
5 PM
3h 5m
8 PM
2h 38m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Caln, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Planning a trip from Caln, PA to Scranton, PA? This 139.6-mile drive will take you about 2 hours and 44 minutes, making it a perfect day trip. You'll primarily be on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, with 89% of the journey on highways. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $23. Given its manageable length and highway focus, this route is straightforward and efficient for a single-day excursion through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
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
69.8 miles from Caln, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 24m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this 139.6-mile trip. The majority of your time will be spent on major interstates, contributing to its 89% highway share. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 94.3 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a sustained period of consistent speed. While largely a direct interstate journey, the route is designed for efficient travel rather than winding scenic exploration.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 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 94.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 1.7 miles in.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 139.6 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 1.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
1.7 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp toward US 30 East
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Toward US 30 East
6
6.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
Take the exit toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
8
11.8 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
7
33.7 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, 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 North: Northeast Extension, Allent...
7
139 mi into trip
|
~2h 43m in
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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.
Between Caln, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Patp, New Jersey and Allentown.
Patp
11.4 mi in
|
~19m
New Jersey
11.8 mi in
|
~20m
Allentown
33.7 mi in
|
~43m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 94.3 mi | 1h 44m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 21.6 mi | 23m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| West Uwchlan Avenue | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Caln Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Pottstown Pike | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 94.3 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Caln, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Seltzer Avenue
225 ft
·
11 sec
·
Seltzer Avenue
2
Turn right onto US 30 BUS
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
·
Lincoln Highway
3
Turn right onto North Caln Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
North Caln Road
4
Continue on Reeceville Road
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
Reeceville Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward US 30 East
6
Merge onto US 30
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
Toward PA 113 North: Lionville
Use the right lane.
8
Turn straight onto PA 113
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
West Uwchlan Avenue
9
Turn left onto PA 100
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottstown Pike
10
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
Toward PATP
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
17 sec
Toward I 76 East: Valley Forge, New Jersey
Use the slight right lane.
12
Merge onto I 76; PATP
22 mi
·
23 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
Use the slight right lane.
14
Merge onto I 476; PATP
94 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
16
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
17
Merge onto PA 315
523 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
18
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
19
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
21
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
22
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
24
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
25
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
26
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 44-minute drive, consider an early morning departure to maximize your day. With only one stop recommended and a fuel cost estimate of $23, you have flexibility. The 94.3-mile stretch on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension means you can cover significant ground before needing to think about a break. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the longer highway segments, to ensure a smooth journey to Scranton.
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 69.8 miles from Caln, PA, or about 1h 24m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.3 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 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.8 miles or 1h 24m 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 13m
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 Caln, 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 Caln, PA
This is one driving day of about 139.6 miles and 2h 44m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Caln, 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 94.3 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 69.8 mi from Caln, PA · 1h 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
70 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 69.8 miles from Caln, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.3 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.14 one way
$46.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $25.35 | $50.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $27.07 | $54.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $30.82 | $61.64 |
Estimated Tolls: $15.07
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(115.9 mi)
$15.07
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
$23
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$63–$88
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.9 | 0 | $14.66 | $6.70 |
| Efficient EV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.21 | $5.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55.8 | 0 | $19.54 | $8.93 |
Gas CO2
49 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
7:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
3 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 44m 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 Caln, PA to Scranton, PA covers 139.6 miles and takes about 2h 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Pennsylvania Turnpike, 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 69.8 miles from Caln, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $23.14 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 19 significant decision points across 139.6 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 1.7 miles: Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 6.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 11.8 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Caln, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Patp, New Jersey and Allentown.
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