Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
127.4 mi
Route Type
Turn-heavy local drive
Same-day tripSame Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Chester, PA covers 127.4 miles and takes about 2h 31m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Cedar Avenue, River Street, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.49 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
63.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Expect a 2h 31m drive with frequent turns across 127.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 315 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Mid-County Expressway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Chester, PA.
Start on Cedar Avenue
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp right
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
Continue straight
Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
Continue straight
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
Keep slight right to continue on I 95 South: Chester
Merge slight left onto Delaware Expressway
Take the exit slight right toward Providence Avenue, Edgmont Avenue
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Morton Avenue
Turn slight right onto East 5th Street
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Chester, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 127.4 miles and 2h 31m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.7 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 63.7 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Chester, 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 Chester, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$20.49 one way
$40.99 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $23.07 | $46.13 |
| premium | $4.95 | $24.85 | $49.70 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $29.99 | $59.99 |
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals (1 day)
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.6 kg one way.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive. If you're planning ahead, check the forecast closer to your travel date.
Origin
Late night in City of Scranton on Saturday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Forecast unavailable right now
Destination
Late night in Chester on Saturday
Local time
4:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Forecast unavailable right now
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
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