Origin
North Cornwall, PA
Afternoon in North Cornwall on Thursday
Local time
12:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from North Cornwall, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
109.4 mi
176 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 51m
★
6 AM
2h 0m
8 AM
2h 17m
10 AM
2h 6m
12 PM
2h 4m
3 PM
2h 7m
5 PM
2h 16m
8 PM
1h 55m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
North Cornwall, PA
Howard Senton
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 109.4-mile drive from North Cornwall, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA, is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking approximately 1 hour and 59 minutes. The route primarily utilizes local roads like Hillside Street, Furnace Street, and Cornwall Road, with no highway driving, making for a more connected experience through Pennsylvania's Northeast region. With an estimated fuel cost of just $18, this trip is quite budget-friendly. You won't be spending much time on high-speed thoroughfares, so plan for a more relaxed pace as you navigate through the local landscape. Consider this an accessible and economical journey perfect for a quick getaway.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
54.7 miles from North Cornwall, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 59m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 109.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for the entirety of this 109.4-mile journey, as the highway share is 0%. This means you'll be engaging with the road continuously, navigating through towns and rural areas rather than cruising on interstates. The absence of long highway stretches means you'll be constantly adjusting your speed and direction, offering a more immersive driving experience. Be prepared for frequent turns and changes in scenery as you make your way from North Cornwall to Scranton. This route emphasizes local road navigation over high-speed travel.
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.
Hillside 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 North Cornwall, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 59m 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 North Cornwall, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hillside Street | — | — |
| Furnace Street | — | — |
| Cornwall Road | — | — |
| South 9th Street | — | — |
| Willow Street | — | — |
| North 16th Street | — | — |
| Lehman Street | — | — |
| North 22nd Street | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Hillside Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Cornwall, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Park Street
308 ft
·
16 sec
·
Park Street
2
At the end of the road, turn right onto Hillside Street
515 ft
·
30 sec
·
Hillside Street
3
Turn left onto Furnace Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Furnace Street
4
Turn left onto Cornwall Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Cornwall Road
5
Continue on South 9th Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South 9th Street
6
Turn left onto Willow Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Willow Street
7
At the end of the road, turn right onto North 16th Street
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
·
North 16th Street
8
Turn left onto Lehman Street
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Lehman Street
9
Turn right onto North 22nd Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North 22nd Street
10
Turn left onto Ebenezer Road
7.8 mi
·
12 min
·
Ebenezer Road
11
Turn left onto Fisher Avenue
315 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fisher Avenue
12
Take the ramp slight right
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
13
Merge slight left
93 mi
·
1 hr 49 min
14
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
15
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
16
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
17
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Given the relatively short 1 hour and 59-minute duration and lack of highway driving, this 109.4-mile trip offers great flexibility. You can depart anytime that suits your schedule, and with no long stretches on fast roads, you can take your time. The estimated fuel cost of $18 is minimal, so don't worry about frequent stops for gas. Since there are no designated stops in the data, plan your own breaks in any towns you pass through. A specific tip: pay close attention to road signs for Hillside Street, Furnace Street, and Cornwall Road, as these main roads are key to staying on course for this turn-heavy route.
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 54.7 miles from North Cornwall, PA, or about 59m 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 24 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.7 miles or 59m 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 38m
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 North Cornwall, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from North Cornwall, PA
This is one driving day of about 109.4 miles and 1h 59m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from North Cornwall, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.7 mi from North Cornwall, PA · 59m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
55 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 54.7 miles from North Cornwall, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.14 one way
$36.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.86 | $39.73 |
| premium | $4.93 | $21.22 | $42.43 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $24.15 | $48.31 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 38.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.8 | 0 | $11.49 | $5.25 |
| Efficient EV | 27.4 | 0 | $9.57 | $4.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43.8 | 0 | $15.32 | $7.00 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 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
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon in City of Scranton on Thursday
Local time
12:49 PM
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
19 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 59m 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 North Cornwall, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 109.4 miles and takes about 1h 59m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hillside Street, Furnace Street, Cornwall Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.7 miles from North Cornwall, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $18.14 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 North Cornwall, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 59m 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 North Cornwall, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from North Cornwall, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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