Origin
Dale, PA
Evening in Dale on Sunday
Local time
8:35 PM
EDT
Current temp
79°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dale, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Drive Time
1h 37m
Distance
85.1 mi
137 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 30m
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6 AM
1h 37m
8 AM
1h 52m
10 AM
1h 43m
12 PM
1h 41m
3 PM
1h 43m
5 PM
1h 51m
8 PM
1h 33m
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
Trip Overview
The drive from Dale, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Huffs Church Road, Hunter Forge Road, Seisholtzville Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.08 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
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
42.5 miles from Dale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 48m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 37m drive with frequent turns across 85.1 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 30 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Huffs Church Road is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Dale, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dale, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Huffs Church Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Hunter Forge Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Seisholtzville Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| State Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairchild Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairchild Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Fairchild Drive | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Longswamp Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Huffs Church Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dale, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Dale Road
2.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Dale Road
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Huffs Church Road
66 ft
·
3 sec
·
Huffs Church Road
3
Turn right onto Hunter Forge Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Hunter Forge Road
4
Turn left onto Seisholtzville Road
459 ft
·
10 sec
·
Seisholtzville Road
5
Continue on State Street
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
State Street
6
Turn right onto Fairchild Street
0.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairchild Street
7
Continue on Fairchild Road
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Fairchild Road
8
Continue on Fairchild Drive
430 ft
·
20 sec
·
Fairchild Drive
9
Turn right onto Longswamp Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Longswamp Road
10
Turn slight left onto West Penn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
44 sec
·
West Penn Avenue
11
Turn left onto North Main Street
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
North Main Street
12
Continue on Spring Creek Road
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Spring Creek Road
13
Turn left onto Trexlertown Road
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Trexlertown Road
14
Continue straight
1.5 mi
·
2 min
15
Continue straight
171 ft
·
3 sec
16
Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
17
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
18
Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
19
Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
20
Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
I 476 North: Scranton
21
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
22
Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
23
Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
PA 315 North: Scranton
24
Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
522 ft
·
9 sec
·
Chestnut Street
25
Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 North: Scranton
26
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
9 min
27
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
28
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
29
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
30
Arrive at your destination
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 42.5 miles from Dale, PA, or about 48m into the drive.
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 42.5 miles or 48m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Dale, 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 Dale, PA
This is one driving day of about 85.1 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Dale, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 42.5 mi from Dale, PA · 48m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
43 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 42.5 miles from Dale, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Scranton, PA
The final approach into City of 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 City of Scranton, 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
$14.08 one way
$28.16 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
30 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
| premium | $4.92 | $16.49 | $32.98 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $18.91 | $37.81 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 29.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.94 | $4.08 |
| Efficient EV | 21.3 | 0 | $7.45 | $3.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34 | 0 | $11.91 | $5.45 |
Gas CO2
30 kg
EV CO2
10 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
City of Scranton, PA
Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:35 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
21 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
1h 37m 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 Dale, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 85.1 miles and takes about 1h 37m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Huffs Church Road, Hunter Forge Road, Seisholtzville Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 42.5 miles from Dale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $14.08 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.
The drive from Dale, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 37m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Dale, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Dale, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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