The drive from North Cornwall, PA to Scranton, PA covers 109.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m behind the wheel.
This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Ebenezer Road, Cornwall Road for much of the mileage,
and the overall profile is highway-focused drive.
The longest uninterrupted segment is about 93.2 miles on I 81.
At current regular gas prices, budget about $18.10 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
54.6 miles from North Cornwall, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 14m into the drive
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Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
This is a 2h 20m highway drive covering 109.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and Ebenezer Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 93.2 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 20 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 93.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Ebenezer Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Hillside Street.
Driving Effort3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hillside Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Furnace Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.6 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 15 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
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0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Hillside Street
At end of road, turn right onto Hillside Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.2 mi into trip|~0m in|Furnace Street
Turn left onto Furnace Street
Navigation decision point
7
108.6 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
109 mi into trip|~2h 19m in|Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
109.2 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
93.2 mi
1h 49m
Ebenezer Road
7.8 mi
12m
Cornwall Road
3.2 mi
6m
River Street
1 mi
1m
Willow Street
0.7 mi
1m
South 9th Street
0.7 mi
2m
North 22nd Street
0.5 mi
1m
Lehman Street
0.5 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 93.2 mi, about 1h 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between North Cornwall, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Park Street
308 ft·15 sec·Park Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto Hillside Street
513 ft·29 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 PA 72
0.7 mi·2 min·South 9th Street
6
Turn left onto Willow Street
0.7 mi·1 min·Willow Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto North 16th Street
0.3 mi·33 sec·North 16th Street
8
Turn left onto Lehman Street
0.5 mi·49 sec·Lehman Street
9
Turn right onto North 22nd Street
0.5 mi·1 min·North 22nd Street
10
Turn left onto PA 72
7.8 mi·12 min·Ebenezer Road
11
Turn left onto Fisher Avenue
316 ft·6 sec·Fisher Avenue
12
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·34 sec
13
Merge onto I 81
93 mi·1 hr 49 min·I 81
14
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
15
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
18
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
19
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
20
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 54.6 miles from North Cornwall, PA, or about 1h 14m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 93.2 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 24 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 54.6 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 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving North Cornwall, 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 North Cornwall, PA
This is one driving day of about 109.2 miles and 2h 20m.
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.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 93.2 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 54.6 mi from North Cornwall, PA
· 1h 14m into the drive
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 11.3
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$18.10 one way
$36.21 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg38 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$19.83
$39.66
premium
$4.93
$21.18
$42.36
diesel
$5.61
$24.11
$48.22
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: 38.2 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
$11.47
$5.24
Efficient EV
27.3
0
$9.56
$4.37
EV Truck/SUV
43.7
0
$15.29
$6.99
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
North Cornwall, PA
Late night
in North Cornwall on Saturday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
5:03 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
N 8 mph13% chanceLive 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
11 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 20m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
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 Scranton, PA covers 109.2 miles and takes about 2h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Ebenezer Road, Cornwall Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 54.6 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 $18.10 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 straightforward 2h 20m drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Hillside Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.2 miles (Furnace Street): Navigation decision point; at 108.6 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from North Cornwall, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
