Trip from Pennsport, PA to Scranton, PA

Drive Time

2h 32m

Distance

126.6 mi

204 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$21

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 31 min

4 AM

2h 22m ★

6 AM

2h 33m

8 AM

2h 53m

10 AM

2h 40m

12 PM

2h 38m

3 PM

2h 41m

5 PM

2h 52m

8 PM

2h 26m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Pennsport, PA

Illya Goloborodko

Trip Overview

The drive from Pennsport, PA to Scranton, PA covers 126.6 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 $20.95 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

63.3 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 32m highway drive covering 126.6 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 25 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 19 significant decision points across 126.6 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 0.1 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 19 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Tasker Street

Turn left onto Tasker Street

Navigation decision point

1.6 mi into trip | ~4m in | South 16th Street

Turn right onto South 16th Street

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.

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...

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

126 mi into trip | ~2h 31m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

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 Scranton, PA.

Start on Mountain Street

122 ft · 6 sec · Mountain Street

Turn right onto East Moyamensing Avenue

194 ft · 16 sec · East Moyamensing Avenue

Turn left onto Tasker Street

0.2 mi · 29 sec · Tasker Street

Turn right onto South 5th Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · South 5th Street

Turn left onto Washington Avenue

1.0 mi · 2 min · Washington Avenue

Turn right onto South 16th Street

1.5 mi · 3 min · South 16th Street

Use the straight lane.

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 27 sec

Toward I 676 West, US 30 West: International Airport, Valley Forge Use the right lane.

Merge onto I 676; US 30

1.0 mi · 1 min · Vine Street Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Merge onto I 76; US 30

12 mi · 17 min · Schuylkill Expressway

Use the straight / slight right lanes.

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min

Exit 331B Toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting Use the slight right lane.

Merge onto I 476

3.3 mi · 4 min · Mid-County Expressway

Turn slight left onto I 476

0.2 mi · 13 sec · Mid-County Expressway

Continue on I 476; PATP

95 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Use the straight / right lanes.

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min

Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec

Toward PA 315 North: Scranton

Merge onto PA 315

523 ft · 8 sec · Chestnut Street

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec

Toward I 81 North: Scranton

Merge onto I 81

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue

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.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 63.3 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 63.3 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 Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Pennsport, 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 Pennsport, PA

This is one driving day of about 126.6 miles and 2h 32m.

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 63.3 mi from Pennsport, PA · 1h 19m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 63.3 miles from Pennsport, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.9 miles.

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.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scranton, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour $1

Park Closure: Congress Hall Temporary Closure

View on nps.gov

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

1 mi from route ~3 min detour Free

View on nps.gov

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free near mile 17.5

View on nps.gov

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

21 mi from route ~53 min detour Free near mile 17.5

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$20.95 one way

$41.90 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 44 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.60	$22.92	$45.85
premium	$4.92	$24.53	$49.06
diesel	$5.64	$28.13	$56.25

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: 44.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	38	$13.29	$6.08
Efficient EV	31.7	$11.08	$5.06
EV Truck/SUV	50.6	$17.72	$8.10

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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 hours ago

Origin

Pennsport, PA

Morning in Pennsport on Monday

Local time

11:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

82°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Morning in Scranton on Monday

Local time

11:35 AM

EDT

Current temp

75°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 8 to 18 mph 27% chance 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

7 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 32m 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 Pennsport, PA to Scranton, PA covers 126.6 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 63.3 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 $20.95 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.

The route from Pennsport, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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Trip from Pennsport, PA to Scranton, PA

Best Time to Leave

Trip Overview

Drive Character

How Hard Is This Drive?

Critical Maneuvers

Main Roads

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Trip Plan

Before You Leave

Where to Stop

Pacing Suggestions

Arriving in Scranton, PA

National Parks Near This Route

Independence National Historical Park

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Valley Forge National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

Fuel & Cost

Travel Intel

Pennsport, PA

Scranton, PA

Same local time

7 degrees cooler at arrival

2h 32m on the road

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