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Trip from Kenilworth, PA to Scranton, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 13m

Distance

98.9 mi

159 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 4m ★
6 AM
2h 13m
8 AM
2h 32m
10 AM
2h 20m
12 PM
2h 18m
3 PM
2h 21m
5 PM
2h 31m
8 PM
2h 7m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Kenilworth, PA, PA

Kenilworth, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The drive from Kenilworth, PA to Scranton, PA covers 98.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m 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, PA 100, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.40 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

49.4 miles from Kenilworth, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 14m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 98.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 13m highway drive covering 98.9 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 100. The longest continuous stretch is about 57 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 57 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and PA 100. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Keim Street.

Driving Effort 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 98.9 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 0.1 miles (Keim Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 21 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 | Keim Street

Turn right onto Keim Street

Navigation decision point

6
1.4 mi into trip | ~2m in

Take the exit toward PA 100 North: Allentown

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

Use the straight / slight right lanes. Toward PA 100 North: Allentown
6
29.9 mi into trip | ~51m in

Take the ramp toward I 476, PATP

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the straight lane. Toward I 476, PATP
7
30.2 mi into trip | ~52m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane. Toward I 476 North: Scranton
7
98.2 mi into trip | ~2h 11m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

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

On the drive from Kenilworth, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.

Patp

29.9 mi in | ~51m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 57 mi 1h 4m
PA 100 12.2 mi 20m
I 81 8.2 mi 9m
Pottstown Pike 8.2 mi 11m
North Brookside Road 4 mi 7m
Schantz Road 1.2 mi 3m
Werley Road 1.1 mi 2m
Kings Highway North 1 mi 1m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 57 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Kenilworth, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on PA 724

511 ft · 18 sec · East Schuylkill Road
2

Turn right onto Keim Street

522 ft · 15 sec · Keim Street
3

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 32 sec
Toward US 422 West
4

Merge onto US 422

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pottstown Bypass
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 29 sec
Toward PA 100 North: Allentown Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6

Merge onto PA 100

8.2 mi · 11 min · Pottstown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
7

Continue on PA 100

0.2 mi · 16 sec · PA 100
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on PA 100

12 mi · 20 min · PA 100
Use the left lane.
9

Turn slight left onto PA 100

1.0 mi · 1 min · Kings Highway North
10

Turn slight right onto East Macungie Road

0.4 mi · 57 sec · East Macungie Road
11

Continue on North Brookside Road

4.0 mi · 7 min · North Brookside Road
12

Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

0.1 mi · 21 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
13

Turn left onto Schantz Road

1.2 mi · 3 min · Schantz Road
14

At end of road, turn left onto South Hausman Road

380 ft · 10 sec · South Hausman Road
15

Turn right onto Werley Road

234 ft · 7 sec · Werley Road
16

Continue on Werley Road

1.1 mi · 2 min · Werley Road
Use the straight / left lanes.
17

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 1 min
Toward I 476, PATP Use the straight lane.
18

Keep slight left at fork

0.4 mi · 1 min
Toward I 476 North: Scranton Use the left lane.
19

Merge onto I 476; PATP

57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
21

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
22

Merge onto PA 315

523 ft · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
23

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
24

Merge onto I 81

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 81
25

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
26

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
27

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
28

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
29

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
30

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
31

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 49.4 miles from Kenilworth, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 22 miles or 35m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 49.4 miles or 1h 14m 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 50m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

+

Open the route before leaving Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth, PA

This is one driving day of about 98.9 miles and 2h 13m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Kenilworth, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 57 miles.

Where to Stop

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

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 49.4 mi from Kenilworth, PA · 1h 14m into the drive

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Allentown, PA

49 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.

Popular next leg

Allentown, PA to Scranton, PA

73.5 mi · 1h 29m

Pacing Suggestions

Allentown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmerton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 49.4 miles from Kenilworth, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

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.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

13 mi from route ~34 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

28 mi from route ~70 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.40 one way

$32.79 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $17.96 $35.92
premium $4.93 $19.18 $38.36
diesel $5.61 $21.84 $43.67

Estimated Tolls: $7.41

Pennsylvania Turnpike (57 mi) $7.41

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

$16

Tolls

$7

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 34.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 29.7 0 $10.38 $4.75
Efficient EV 24.7 0 $8.65 $3.96
EV Truck/SUV 39.6 0 $13.85 $6.33

Gas CO2

35 kg

EV CO2

12 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 as of Apr 10, 2026

Origin

Kenilworth, PA

Night in Kenilworth on Thursday

Local time

11:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Night in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

11:59 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°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

15 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 13m 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 Kenilworth, PA to Scranton, PA covers 98.9 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, PA 100, I 81. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 49.4 miles from Kenilworth, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.40 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 demanding drive. With 21 significant decision points across 98.9 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.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Keim Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 29.9 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Kenilworth, PA to Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Patp along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park and First State National Historical Park.

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