Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Moore, PA

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

126.8 mi

204 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 22m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 53m

10 AM

2h 40m

12 PM

2h 38m

3 PM

2h 41m

5 PM

2h 52m

8 PM

2h 26m

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

Moore, PA

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Trip Overview

Traveling from Scranton to Moore covers 126.8 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 32 minutes. This highway-focused route is easily manageable as a single-day trip, making it an efficient way to transit through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You should budget approximately $21 for fuel to complete the journey. Because 88% of your travel occurs on major roads, it is a straightforward drive that prioritizes speed and directness over local sightseeing. Whether you are heading south for business or a quick getaway, the trip is well-suited for a one-day itinerary without the need for an overnight stop.

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

63.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 12m into the drive .

Drive Character

You will spend the vast majority of your time on high-speed thoroughfares, primarily the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, the Mid-County Expressway, and the American Legion Memorial Highway. Expect a consistent interstate experience, as the route is defined by a heavy 88% highway share. The most significant portion of your drive is a 95-mile stretch along the turnpike, which allows for steady cruising through the region. Since this is an interstate-heavy path, you can anticipate a predictable, fast-paced environment behind the wheel. The transition between these major arteries keeps the drive moving efficiently from start to finish.

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 16 significant decision points across 126.8 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 16 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.

122.1 mi into trip | ~2h 21m in

Take the exit toward Swarthmore, Media

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 3 Toward Swarthmore, Media

122.3 mi into trip | ~2h 22m in

Keep slight left at fork toward Swarthmore College

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward Swarthmore College

Towns Along This Route

Between City of Scranton, PA and Moore, 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	16.2 mi	22m
American Legion Memorial Highway	8.4 mi	9m
Baltimore Pike	1.6 mi	3m
Kedron Avenue	1.3 mi	2m
River Street	0.9 mi	1m
East Woodland Avenue	0.7 mi	1m
Lincoln Avenue	0.4 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 Moore, 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

16 mi · 22 min · Mid-County Expressway

Use the none lane.

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec

Exit 3 Toward Swarthmore, Media Use the slight right lane.

Keep slight left at fork

200 ft · 6 sec

Toward Swarthmore College

Turn left onto Baltimore Pike

1.6 mi · 3 min · Baltimore Pike

Use the left / straight lanes.

Turn right onto PA 420

0.7 mi · 1 min · East Woodland Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on PA 420

1.3 mi · 2 min · Kedron Avenue

Use the none lane.

Continue on PA 420

0.4 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Avenue

Turn left onto Maryland Avenue

0.3 mi · 1 min · Maryland Avenue

Turn right onto Washington Avenue

226 ft · 10 sec · Washington Avenue

Arrive at destination

Washington Avenue

Trip Plan

Planning your departure is simple since the 126.8-mile distance offers plenty of flexibility for your schedule. You should anticipate making at least one stop during the trip to stretch your legs and refuel, which is easily accommodated by the infrastructure along the turnpike. Keep in mind that the heavy concentration of highway miles means you should monitor your speed and stay alert during the long 95-mile stretch on the Northeast Extension. If you want to avoid peak congestion, try to time your departure to miss typical commuter rush hours on the Mid-County Expressway. Having your $21 fuel budget ready will help you manage costs effectively as you navigate this direct regional connection.

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 63.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 12m 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 63.4 miles or 1h 12m 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 57m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Moore, 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 126.8 miles and 2h 32m.

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 63.4 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 12m 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 63.4 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 Moore, PA

The final approach into Moore, 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 Moore, 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

$20.98 one way

$41.96 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$22.96	$45.92
premium	$4.92	$24.57	$49.14
diesel	$5.64	$28.17	$56.34

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: 44.4 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	38	$13.31	$6.09
Efficient EV	31.7	$11.09	$5.07
EV Truck/SUV	50.7	$17.75	$8.12

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

7:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Moore, PA

Evening in Moore on Sunday

Local time

7:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°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 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 32m 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 Moore, PA covers 126.8 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 63.4 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 $20.98 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 Moore, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.

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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Moore, 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 Moore, PA

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

City of Scranton, PA

Moore, PA

Same local time

3 degrees warmer at arrival

2h 32m on the road

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