Origin
Laureldale, PA
Night in Laureldale on Wednesday
Local time
9:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Laureldale, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 1m
Distance
94.6 mi
152 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 53m
★
6 AM
2h 1m
8 AM
2h 19m
10 AM
2h 7m
12 PM
2h 6m
3 PM
2h 8m
5 PM
2h 18m
8 PM
1h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laureldale, PA
Haneul Trac
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 94.6-mile drive from Laureldale, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is a straightforward, highway-focused journey that can easily be completed in about 2 hours. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical option for a day trip. The route primarily utilizes major arteries like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I-81, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Given its short duration and direct path, this trip is ideal for a single-day excursion, allowing you to maximize your time at your destination.
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
47.3 miles from Laureldale, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 5m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a predominantly highway experience on this 94.6-mile route, with 79% of the drive on major roads. You'll spend a significant portion on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including a continuous stretch of 57 miles, offering a smooth, fast-paced drive. The integration of US 222 and I-81 further contributes to the highway-focused nature of this trip. While not a scenic byway, this road profile ensures a direct and efficient journey, minimizing time spent on slower, local roads.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 35 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 US 222. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near Kutztown Road.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 23 significant decision points across 94.6 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 0.3 miles (Kutztown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 23 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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Kutztown Road
Turn right onto Kutztown Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
24.6 mi into trip
|
~38m in
|
US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI A...
7
25.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
Take the exit toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
7
26.4 mi into trip
|
~41m 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
94.4 mi into trip
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~2h 1m 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.
Between Laureldale, PA and City of Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport, Patp and Scranton.
Lvi Airport
24.6 mi in
|
~38m
|
via US 22
Patp
25.9 mi in
|
~40m
Scranton
25.9 mi in
|
~40m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 57 mi | 1h 4m |
| US 222 | 8.7 mi | 11m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Allentown Pike | 5.4 mi | 8m |
| Kutztown Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Schantz Road | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Lehigh Valley Thruway | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| William Penn Highway | 1.2 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 57 mi, about 1h 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Laureldale, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Elizabeth Avenue
345 ft
·
14 sec
·
Elizabeth Avenue
2
Turn left onto Arlington Street
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Arlington Street
3
Turn left onto Bellevue Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Bellevue Avenue
4
Turn right onto Kutztown Road
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Kutztown Road
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 222 BUS
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
6
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Kutztown Road
7
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Enter roundabout onto US 222
160 ft
·
6 sec
·
Allentown Pike
9
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
47 sec
·
Allentown Pike
10
Enter roundabout onto US 222
123 ft
·
5 sec
·
Allentown Pike
11
Continue on US 222
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Allentown Pike
12
Continue on US 222
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Kutztown Road
13
Continue on US 222
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
Allentown Pike
14
Enter roundabout onto US 222
138 ft
·
1 sec
·
Kutztown Road
15
Continue on US 222
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Kutztown Road
16
Keep slight left at fork onto US 222
8.7 mi
·
11 min
·
US 222
17
Enter roundabout onto Schantz Road
266 ft
·
3 sec
·
Schantz Road
18
Continue on Schantz Road
3.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Schantz Road
19
Turn left onto PA 100
0.4 mi
·
45 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight / slight right / right lanes.
20
Continue on PA 100
170 ft
·
3 sec
·
PA 100
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
21
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
22
Merge onto I 78; US 22
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
William Penn Highway
23
Keep slight right at fork onto US 22
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Lehigh Valley Thruway
Exit 51
Toward US 22 East: Pennsylvania Turnpike, LVI Airport
Use the slight right lane.
24
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
Use the slight right lane.
25
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
Use the left lane.
26
Merge onto I 476; PATP
57 mi
·
1 hr 4 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
27
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
28
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
29
Merge onto PA 315
523 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
30
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
31
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
32
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
33
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
34
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
35
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
Plan to depart Laureldale, PA, for Scranton, PA, when you're ready to head out, as the 2-hour duration makes it flexible. Since this is a shorter drive with no designated stops recommended, you can easily adjust your departure time based on your schedule. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 57 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, so keep an eye on your fuel gauge before embarking, as services might be more spaced out on this particular highway segment. With a fuel cost around $16, budgeting is simple for this efficient trip.
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 47.3 miles from Laureldale, PA, or about 1h 5m 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 21 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 47.3 miles or 1h 5m 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 39m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Laureldale, 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 Laureldale, PA
This is one driving day of about 94.6 miles and 2h 1m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Laureldale, 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 47.3 mi from Laureldale, PA · 1h 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
47 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 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 47.3 miles from Laureldale, 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
$15.68 one way
$31.37 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
33 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.18 | $34.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.35 | $36.69 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.89 | $41.77 |
Estimated Tolls: $7.50
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(57 mi)
$7.41
Lehigh Valley Thruway
(1.3 mi)
$0.09
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
$8
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.4 | 0 | $9.93 | $4.54 |
| Efficient EV | 23.7 | 0 | $8.28 | $3.78 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.24 | $6.05 |
Gas CO2
33 kg
EV CO2
11 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
Night in City of Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
9:49 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
4 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 1m 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 Laureldale, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 94.6 miles and takes about 2h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, US 222, 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 47.3 miles from Laureldale, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $15.68 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 23 significant decision points across 94.6 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 0.3 miles (Kutztown Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 24.6 miles (US 22 / Lehigh Valley Thruway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 25.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Laureldale, PA and City of Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Lvi Airport, Patp and Scranton.
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