Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Collingdale, PA

Drive Time

2h 33m

Distance

125 mi

201 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

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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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City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Collingdale, PA

Jack Pace

Trip Overview

Traveling from Scranton to Collingdale covers 125 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 33 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day journey, making an overnight stay unnecessary unless your schedule requires it. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to cover the distance between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. The route relies heavily on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, the Mid-County Expressway, and the American Legion Memorial Highway. Expect a straightforward, highway-focused experience that connects the Scranton area directly to the suburbs of Philadelphia. It is a highly practical transit route that moves you efficiently through the region.

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

62.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a highway-focused drive where 85% of your travel takes place on major thoroughfares. You will spend the vast majority of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which serves as the longest uninterrupted stretch of the trip at 95 miles. While the experience is primarily an interstate grind, the road personality shifts as you transition from the Northeast region toward the more densely populated areas near Collingdale. Expect to maintain steady speeds for long periods before navigating the interchanges that connect you to the Mid-County Expressway. It is a functional, high-speed transit route designed for getting you to your destination with minimal local road maneuvering.

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

There are about 24 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 95 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 10.1 miles in.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 125 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 10.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 105.6 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 17 key points

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

10.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Take the exit toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

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, I 81 North, PATP

10.1 mi into trip | ~12m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

105.6 mi into trip | ~1h 59m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight left lane.

116.7 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the slight right lane. Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

117.3 mi into trip | ~2h 16m in | Lawrence Road

Turn right onto Lawrence Road

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Towns Along This Route

Between City of Scranton, PA and Collingdale, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Broomall.

Patp

10.1 mi in | ~12m

Allentown

10.1 mi in | ~12m

Broomall

116.7 mi in | ~2h 14m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	95 mi	1h 44m
Mid-County Expressway	10.8 mi	14m
American Legion Memorial Highway	8.4 mi	9m
West Springfield Road	2.7 mi	6m
Lawrence Road	1.5 mi	2m
Sproul Road	1.2 mi	2m
North Clifton Avenue	1.2 mi	3m
North Springfield Road	1.1 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 95 mi, about 1h 44m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Collingdale, PA.

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 81

8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward PA 315 South: Pittston

Continue on PA 315

0.2 mi · 23 sec · PA 315

Take the exit

343 ft · 8 sec

Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 58 sec

Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

Continue on this road

499 ft · 17 sec · this road

Keep slight right at fork

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 476 South: Allentown

Merge onto I 476; PATP

94 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the none lane.

Continue on I 476; PATP

0.3 mi · 23 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Exit 20 Use the none lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the slight left lane.

Continue on I 476

11 mi · 14 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 59 sec

Exit 9 Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 3

0.3 mi · 45 sec · West Chester Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Turn right onto Lawrence Road

1.5 mi · 2 min · Lawrence Road

Use the right lane.

At end of road, turn left onto PA 320

1.2 mi · 2 min · Sproul Road

Use the left lane.

Keep slight left at fork onto West Springfield Road

2.7 mi · 6 min · West Springfield Road

Use the left / straight lanes.

Continue on North Springfield Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · North Springfield Road

Use the none lane.

Turn right onto North Clifton Avenue

1.2 mi · 3 min · North Clifton Avenue

Turn left onto Macdade Boulevard

116 ft · 4 sec · Macdade Boulevard

Arrive at destination

Macdade Boulevard

Trip Plan

Given the 2 hour and 33 minute duration, you have plenty of flexibility to plan your departure around local traffic patterns. Since the route is relatively short, you only need to account for one planned stop to stretch your legs or grab a snack. Keep a close eye on the toll requirements for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, as these can impact your overall travel budget beyond the $21 fuel estimate. If you are heading toward Collingdale during peak commuting hours, try to time your arrival to avoid the heaviest congestion on the Mid-County Expressway. Staying aware of these major highway connections will help you maintain a smooth pace throughout the entire 125-mile drive.

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 62.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 11m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 95 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 31m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 62.5 miles or 1h 11m 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 55m

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

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, 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 City of Scranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 125 miles and 2h 33m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Scranton, 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 95 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 62.5 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 11m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

63 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

Staten Island, 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 62.5 miles from City of Scranton, 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 95 miles.

Arriving in Collingdale, PA

The final approach into Collingdale, 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 Collingdale, 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

$20.68 one way

$41.37 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$22.63	$45.27
premium	$4.92	$24.22	$48.44
diesel	$5.64	$27.77	$55.54

Estimated Tolls: $12.35

Pennsylvania Turnpike (95 mi) $12.35

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: 43.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

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

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	37.5	$13.13	$6.00
Efficient EV	31.3	$10.94	$5.00
EV Truck/SUV	50	$17.50	$8.00

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 3 days ago

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Collingdale, PA

Evening in Collingdale on Sunday

Local time

8:38 PM

EDT

Current temp

82°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

24 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

2h 33m 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 City of Scranton, PA to Collingdale, PA covers 125 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, American Legion Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 62.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.68 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.

Between City of Scranton, PA and Collingdale, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Broomall.

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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Collingdale, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Towns Along This Route

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Collingdale, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Scranton, PA

Collingdale, PA

Same local time

24 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 33m on the road

Frequently Asked Questions

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