The drive from Cornwall, PA to Scranton, PA covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 22m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Ebenezer Road, Cornwall Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.2 miles on I 81.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.25 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.
Midpoint
55.1 miles from Cornwall, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 15m into the drive
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Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
This is a 2h 22m highway drive covering 110.1 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and Ebenezer Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.2 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Ebenezer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Manor Road.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 22m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Manor Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boyd Street): Navigation decision point; at 109.5 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Manor Road
Turn right onto Manor Road
Navigation decision point
4
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Boyd Street
Turn left onto Boyd Street
Navigation decision point
7
109.5 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
109.9 mi into trip|~2h 21m in|Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
110.1 mi into trip|~2h 22m in|Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
93.2 mi
1h 49m
Ebenezer Road
7.8 mi
12m
Cornwall Road
3.9 mi
7m
River Street
1 mi
1m
Willow Street
0.7 mi
1m
South 9th Street
0.7 mi
2m
North 22nd Street
0.5 mi
1m
Lehman Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 93.2 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Hillcrest Road
0.1 mi·35 sec·Hillcrest Road
2
Turn right onto Manor Road
400 ft·22 sec·Manor Road
3
Turn left onto Boyd Street
0.2 mi·29 sec·Boyd Street
4
Continue on PA 419
354 ft·12 sec·Freeman Road
5
Turn right onto Cornwall Road
3.9 mi·7 min·Cornwall Road
6
Continue on PA 72
0.7 mi·2 min·South 9th Street
7
Turn left onto Willow Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Willow Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto North 16th Street
0.3 mi·33 sec·North 16th Street
9
Turn left onto Lehman Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·Lehman Street
10
Turn right onto North 22nd Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North 22nd Street
11
Turn left onto PA 72
7.8 mi·12 min·Ebenezer Road
12
Turn left onto Fisher Avenue
316 ft·6 sec·Fisher Avenue
13
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
14
Merge onto I 81
93 mi·1 hr 49 min·I 81
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
16
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
18
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
19
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
20
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
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 55.1 miles from Cornwall, PA, or about 1h 15m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.2 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 24 miles or 39m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 55.1 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 1h 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Cornwall, 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 Cornwall, PA
This is one driving day of about 110.1 miles and 2h 22m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Cornwall, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 93.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 55.1 mi from Cornwall, PA
· 1h 15m into the drive
The midpoint is around 55.1 miles from Cornwall, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel check
Top up before I 81 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 93.2 miles.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 11.4
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $12 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
33
0
$11.56
$5.28
Efficient EV
27.5
0
$9.63
$4.40
EV Truck/SUV
44
0
$15.41
$7.05
Gas CO2
39 kg
EV CO2
13 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.
Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026
Origin
Cornwall, PA
Late night
in Cornwall on Saturday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
12:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Shenandoah, PA
55 mi in
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 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 22m 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 Cornwall, PA to Scranton, PA covers 110.1 miles and takes about 2h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Ebenezer Road, Cornwall Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 55.1 miles from Cornwall, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.25 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 straightforward 2h 22m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Manor Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.2 miles (Boyd Street): Navigation decision point; at 109.5 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Cornwall, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, NREL for EV charging, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
