Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Drexel Hill, PA
Drive Time
2h 26m
Distance
121.6 mi
196 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 17m
★
6 AM
2h 27m
8 AM
2h 47m
10 AM
2h 34m
12 PM
2h 32m
3 PM
2h 35m
5 PM
2h 46m
8 PM
2h 21m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Drexel Hill, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Traveling from Scranton to Drexel Hill is a straightforward 121.6-mile journey that typically takes about 2 hours and 26 minutes. Because this trip is entirely within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you can easily complete the drive in a single day without needing an overnight stay. Expect to spend approximately $20 on fuel, making this an affordable option for a quick transit between the two cities. The route relies heavily on major thoroughfares, ensuring a consistent pace throughout your trip. Since it is a highway-focused drive, it is best suited for those looking to reach their destination efficiently rather than those seeking a leisurely backroads experience.
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
60.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .
Drive Character
This trip is defined by its efficiency, with 87% of your travel time spent on highways. You will spend the bulk of your time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, which accounts for a 95-mile stretch of the journey. The experience is primarily an interstate grind, transitioning later onto the Mid-County Expressway and the American Legion Memorial Highway to reach your final destination. Because of this layout, the drive feels consistent and focused, moving you rapidly through the landscape. Expect a predictable ride that prioritizes speed and direct connectivity over winding scenery or technical local maneuvers.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 23 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.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,827 ft
127 ft
Total Climb
1,812 ft
Total Descent
2,309 ft
Highest Point
1,827 ft
~20.3 mi in
Elevation Range
1,701 ft
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 15 significant decision points across 121.6 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 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 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
8
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
6
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
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 South: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
7
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.
8
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
Towns Along This Route
Between City of Scranton, PA and Drexel Hill, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
10.1 mi in
|
~12m
Allentown
10.1 mi in
|
~12m
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 Chester Pike | 2.5 mi | 5m |
| Lansdowne Avenue | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Garrett Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
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 Drexel Hill, PA.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
3
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward PA 315 South: Pittston
7
Continue on PA 315
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
PA 315
8
Take the exit
343 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
Use the slight right lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
10
Continue on this road
499 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
11
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
12
Merge onto I 476; PATP
94 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
13
Continue on I 476; PATP
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Exit 20
14
Keep slight left at fork onto I 476; PATP
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the slight left lane.
15
Continue on I 476
11 mi
·
14 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
16
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
Exit 9
Toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall
Use the slight right lane.
17
Turn left onto PA 3
2.5 mi
·
5 min
·
West Chester Pike
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
18
Turn slight right onto Darby Road
471 ft
·
13 sec
·
Darby Road
Use the right lane.
19
Continue on Lansdowne Avenue
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Lansdowne Avenue
20
Turn right onto Garrett Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Garrett Road
21
Turn right
143 ft
·
15 sec
22
Turn left
236 ft
·
17 sec
23
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a relatively short drive, you have plenty of flexibility in your departure time, though avoiding peak traffic hours near the Philadelphia metro area is always a smart move. You will not need to plan for any formal stops unless you prefer to take a break, as the 2 hour and 26 minute duration is manageable for most drivers. Keep a small amount of extra cash or a digital payment method ready for tolls, which are common on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. Before you head out, check your fuel levels to ensure you can cover the $20 estimated cost without needing to hunt for a station mid-trip. Use the lack of required stops to your advantage by planning your arrival time precisely to meet your schedule.
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 60.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 9m 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 60.8 miles or 1h 9m 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 52m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Drexel Hill, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, 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 City of Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 121.6 miles and 2h 26m.
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.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
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 60.8 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 9m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
61 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 60.8 miles from City of Scranton, 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 95 miles.
Arriving in Drexel Hill, PA
The final approach into Drexel Hill, 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 Drexel Hill, 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
$20.12 one way
$40.24 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.02 | $44.03 |
| premium | $4.92 | $23.56 | $47.13 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $27.02 | $54.03 |
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
$20
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$57–$82
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 36.5 | 0 | $12.77 | $5.84 |
| Efficient EV | 30.4 | 0 | $10.64 | $4.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 48.6 | 0 | $17.02 | $7.78 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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
Drexel Hill, PA
Evening in Drexel Hill on Sunday
Local time
8:30 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Clear
N 5 to 10 mph
0% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:53AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
19 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 26m 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 City of Scranton, PA to Drexel Hill, PA covers 121.6 miles and takes about 2h 26m 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 60.8 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 $20.12 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 15 significant decision points across 121.6 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 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 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between City of Scranton, PA and Drexel Hill, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Gently rolling terrain. The route ranges from 127 ft to 1,827 ft elevation with about 1,812 ft of total climbing.
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