Origin
Kulpmont, PA
Evening in Kulpmont on Thursday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Kulpmont, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
81.6 mi
131 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Trip Overview
The drive from Kulpmont, PA to Scranton, PA covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Chestnut Street, South 6th Street, Brennans Farm Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $13.53 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 81.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 27m drive with frequent turns across 81.6 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Chestnut Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Kulpmont, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Kulpmont, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| South 6th Street | — | — |
| Brennans Farm Road | — | — |
| Locust Gap Highway | — | — |
| Fairgrounds Road | — | — |
| Sunbury Road | — | — |
| PA 307 | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Chestnut Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Kulpmont, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on South 9th Street
115 ft
·
7 sec
·
South 9th Street
2
Turn right onto Chestnut Street
0.3 mi
·
58 sec
·
Chestnut Street
3
Turn right onto South 6th Street
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
South 6th Street
4
Continue on Brennans Farm Road
1.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Brennans Farm Road
5
Turn right onto Locust Gap Highway
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Locust Gap Highway
6
Continue on Locust Gap Highway
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
Locust Gap Highway
7
Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Fairgrounds Road
8
Continue on Sunbury Road
4.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Sunbury Road
9
Take the exit left
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
10
Merge slight left
67 mi
·
1 hr 19 min
11
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
12
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
13
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
14
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
15
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
16
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 40.8 mi from Kulpmont, PA · 43m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
41 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 18 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 40.8 miles from Kulpmont, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$13.53 one way
$27.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
29 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $14.82 | $29.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $15.83 | $31.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $18.02 | $36.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$14
Estimated CO2 emission: 28.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 24.5 | 0 | $8.57 | $3.92 |
| Efficient EV | 20.4 | 0 | $7.14 | $3.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 32.6 | 0 | $11.42 | $5.22 |
Gas CO2
29 kg
EV CO2
10 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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Evening in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
6:19 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1h 27m 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 Kulpmont, PA to Scranton, PA covers 81.6 miles and takes about 1h 27m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Chestnut Street, South 6th Street, Brennans Farm Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 40.8 miles from Kulpmont, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $13.53 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 Kulpmont, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 27m 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 Kulpmont, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Kulpmont, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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