Origin
Pennsport, PA
Morning in Pennsport on Monday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pennsport, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Drive Time
2h 31m
Distance
126.2 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 21m
★
6 AM
2h 32m
8 AM
2h 52m
10 AM
2h 39m
12 PM
2h 37m
3 PM
2h 40m
5 PM
2h 51m
8 PM
2h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pennsport, PA
Illya Goloborodko
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Pennsport, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m 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, Schuylkill Expressway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 94.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.88 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.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
63.1 miles from Pennsport, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 19m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 2h 31m highway drive covering 126.2 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 94.9 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 22 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 94.9 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Schuylkill Expressway. 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 Tasker Street.
Route Complexity
9/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 126.2 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 (Tasker Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (South 16th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Tasker Street
Turn left onto Tasker Street
Navigation decision point
6
1.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
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South 16th Street
Turn right onto South 16th Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3.1 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Ai...
7
16.4 mi into trip
|
~26m in
Take the exit toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 331B
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
7
126 mi into trip
|
~2h 31m in
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Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
On the drive from Pennsport, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Scranton along the way.
Scranton
115.4 mi in
|
~2h 17m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 94.9 mi | 1h 44m |
| Schuylkill Expressway | 12.1 mi | 17m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Mid-County Expressway | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| South 16th Street | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| Vine Street Expressway | 1 mi | 1m |
| Washington Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 94.9 mi, about 1h 44m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pennsport, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Mountain Street
122 ft
·
6 sec
·
Mountain Street
2
Turn right onto East Moyamensing Avenue
194 ft
·
16 sec
·
East Moyamensing Avenue
3
Turn left onto Tasker Street
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Tasker Street
4
Turn right onto South 5th Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South 5th Street
5
Turn left onto Washington Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Washington Avenue
6
Turn right onto South 16th Street
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
South 16th Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge
Use the right lane.
8
Merge onto I 676; US 30
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Vine Street Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Merge onto I 76; US 30
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Schuylkill Expressway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Take the exit
0.6 mi
·
1 min
Exit 331B
Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto I 476
3.3 mi
·
4 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
12
Turn slight left onto I 476
0.2 mi
·
13 sec
·
Mid-County Expressway
13
Continue on I 476; PATP
95 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
15
Keep slight right at fork
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
16
Merge onto PA 315
523 ft
·
8 sec
·
Chestnut Street
17
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
18
Merge onto I 81
8.2 mi
·
9 min
·
I 81
19
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
20
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
21
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Arrive at destination
Cedar 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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.1 miles from Pennsport, PA, or about 1h 19m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 94.9 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 80 miles or 1h 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.1 miles or 1h 19m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Pennsport, 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 Pennsport, PA
This is one driving day of about 126.2 miles and 2h 31m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Pennsport, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 94.9 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 63.1 mi from Pennsport, PA · 1h 19m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.1 miles from Pennsport, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.9 miles.
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
$20.88 one way
$41.77 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $22.85 | $45.70 |
| premium | $4.92 | $24.45 | $48.91 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $28.04 | $56.07 |
Estimated Tolls: $12.34
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(94.9 mi)
$12.34
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
$21
Tolls
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$58–$83
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.9 | 0 | $13.25 | $6.06 |
| Efficient EV | 31.6 | 0 | $11.04 | $5.05 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.5 | 0 | $17.67 | $8.08 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Morning in City of Scranton on Monday
Local time
11:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
24 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 31m 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 Pennsport, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 126.2 miles and takes about 2h 31m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Schuylkill Expressway, 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 63.1 miles from Pennsport, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.88 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a demanding drive. With 17 significant decision points across 126.2 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 (Tasker Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles (South 16th Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.1 miles: Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
On the drive from Pennsport, PA to City of Scranton, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Scranton along the way.
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