Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Avondale, PA

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Drive Time

3h 4m

Distance

149.6 mi

241 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$25

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 34 min

4 AM

2h 53m ★

6 AM

3h 4m

8 AM

3h 27m

10 AM

3h 12m

12 PM

3h 10m

3 PM

3h 13m

5 PM

3h 26m

8 PM

2h 57m

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

Avondale, PA

Atlantic Ambience

Trip Overview

The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Avondale, PA covers 149.6 miles and takes about 3h 4m 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, Pennsylvania Turnpike, US 202 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.80 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

74.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 25m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 3h 4m highway drive covering 149.6 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.1 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 31 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 94.1 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 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 23 significant decision points across 149.6 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 105 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 23 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 mi into trip | ~1h 58m in

Take the exit toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

119 mi into trip | ~2h 14m in

Take the exit toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

147.5 mi into trip | ~2h 59m in

Take the exit toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

Between City of Scranton, PA and Avondale, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Malvern, Oxford and Rising Sun.

Patp

10.1 mi in | ~12m

Allentown

10.1 mi in | ~12m

Malvern

119 mi in | ~2h 14m

Oxford

141.5 mi in | ~2h 51m | via US 1

Rising Sun

141.5 mi in | ~2h 51m | via US 1

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension	94.1 mi	1h 43m
Pennsylvania Turnpike	13.5 mi	14m
US 202	11.6 mi	16m
American Legion Memorial Highway	8.4 mi	9m
Kennett-Oxford Bypass	6 mi	8m
West Street Road	5.5 mi	10m
East Baltimore Pike	1.6 mi	2m
North Morehall Road	1.3 mi	2m

Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 94.1 mi, about 1h 43m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Avondale, 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 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min

Toward I 276 West: Harrisburg Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 276; PATP

13 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

1.0 mi · 2 min

Exit 320 Toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 29

1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

Turn right onto Swedesford Road

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Swedesford Road

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 37 sec

Toward US 202 South: West Chester Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto US 202

9.9 mi · 13 min · US 202

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Keep slight left at fork onto US 202; US 322

1.8 mi · 3 min · US 202; US 322

Turn right onto PA 926

5.5 mi · 10 min · West Street Road

Use the straight lane.

Turn left onto PA 52

0.9 mi · 1 min · Lenape Road

Use the left lane.

Turn right onto US 1

1.6 mi · 2 min · East Baltimore Pike

Use the right lane.

Continue on US 1

6.0 mi · 8 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

Toward Oxford, Rising Sun Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Turn left onto PA 41

0.8 mi · 1 min · Gap-Newport Pike

Use the straight lane.

Continue on PA 41

0.4 mi · 44 sec · Gap Newport Pike

Continue on PA 41

0.4 mi · 50 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Turn right onto West State Street

525 ft · 19 sec · West State Street

Turn left

254 ft · 18 sec

Arrive at destination

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 74.8 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 25m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.1 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 74.8 miles or 1h 25m 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 21m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avondale, 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 149.6 miles and 3h 4m.

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 94.1 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 74.8 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 25m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

75 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 74.8 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 94.1 miles.

Arriving in Avondale, PA

The final approach into Avondale, 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 Avondale, 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

$24.80 one way

$49.60 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 52 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$27.16	$54.33
premium	$4.93	$29.01	$58.03
diesel	$5.61	$33.03	$66.06

Estimated Tolls: $13.98

Pennsylvania Turnpike (107.6 mi) $13.98

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

$25

Tolls

$14

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$64–$89

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 52.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	44.9	$15.71	$7.18
Efficient EV	37.4	$13.09	$5.98
EV Truck/SUV	59.8	$20.94	$9.57

Gas CO2

52 kg

EV CO2

18 kg (65% 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 5 days ago

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Night in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

10:15 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Avondale, PA

Night in Avondale on Tuesday

Local time

10:15 PM

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

Very similar conditions

Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.

Road read

3h 4m 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 Avondale, PA covers 149.6 miles and takes about 3h 4m 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, US 202. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 74.8 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 $24.80 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

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 Avondale, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Malvern, Oxford and Rising Sun.

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