Origin
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Friday
Local time
1:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Intercourse, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
2h 48m
Distance
128.4 mi
207 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 38m
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6 AM
2h 49m
8 AM
3h 11m
10 AM
2h 56m
12 PM
2h 54m
3 PM
2h 58m
5 PM
3h 10m
8 PM
2h 42m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Intercourse, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Intercourse, PA covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on American Legion Memorial Highway, Chestnut Street, Newport Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.7 miles on American Legion Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.29 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
64.2 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 18m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 48m. Total distance: 128.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 48m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 48m drive with frequent turns across 128.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 42 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
American Legion Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 59.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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 Lackawanna Avenue.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 20 significant decision points across 128.4 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 (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 61.9 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 20 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Lackawanna Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
5
0.3 mi into trip
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~1m in
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CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
8
61.9 mi into trip
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~1h 15m in
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PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Turn uturn onto PA 61 / Skyline Drive
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
89.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 53m in
Take the exit toward PA 501: Bethel
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 13
Toward PA 501: Bethel
7
89.3 mi into trip
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~1h 54m in
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PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue
Turn left onto PA 501 / Lancaster Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 59.7 mi | 1h 10m |
| Chestnut Street | 9.5 mi | 14m |
| Newport Road | 6.1 mi | 11m |
| Stiegel Pike | 6 mi | 6m |
| Lancaster Avenue | 5.6 mi | 6m |
| North College Street | 5.5 mi | 6m |
| East Newport Road | 5.2 mi | 7m |
| Skyline Drive | 4.4 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 59.7 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Intercourse, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Exit 124B
Toward PA 61 North: Frackville
9
Turn straight onto PA 61
500 ft
·
13 sec
·
Skyline Drive
10
Turn uturn onto PA 61
4.3 mi
·
5 min
·
Skyline Drive
Use the left lane.
11
Continue on PA 61
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
12
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
13
Continue on PA 61
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
14
Continue on PA 61
0.2 mi
·
14 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
15
Continue on PA 61
2.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
16
Take the exit
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
17
Turn straight onto PA 183
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Street
18
Turn left onto PA 183
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
South Sillyman Street
19
Continue on PA 183
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Chestnut Street
20
Continue on PA 183
8.6 mi
·
12 min
·
Chestnut Street
21
Turn slight right onto PA 419
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Four Point Road
22
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
23
Merge onto I 78; US 22
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
William Penn Highway
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Exit 13
Toward PA 501: Bethel
Use the slight right lane.
25
Turn left onto PA 501
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
Use the straight / left lanes.
26
Continue on PA 501
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
Use the right lane.
27
At end of road, turn right onto PA 501
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
28
Continue on PA 501
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
North College Street
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
29
Continue on PA 501
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stiegel Pike
30
Continue on PA 501
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Hill Pike
31
Continue on PA 501
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Furnace Hills Pike
32
Turn left onto East Newport Road
3.4 mi
·
5 min
·
East Newport Road
33
Continue on PA 772
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
34
Continue on PA 772
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
East Newport Road
35
Continue on PA 772
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
North State Street
36
Continue on PA 772
2.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Glenbrook Road
37
At end of road, turn left onto PA 23; PA 772
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
West Main Street
38
Turn right onto PA 772
6.0 mi
·
10 min
·
Newport Road
Use the right lane.
39
Turn left onto PA 340; PA 772
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Old Philadelphia Pike
40
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 772
0.2 mi
·
16 sec
·
Newport Road
41
Turn right onto Poplar Street
52 ft
·
2 sec
·
Poplar Street
42
Arrive at destination
Poplar Street
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 64.2 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 18m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.7 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 28 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 64.2 miles or 1h 18m 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 13m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Intercourse, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 128.4 miles and 2h 48m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Scranton, 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 American Legion Memorial Highway for about 59.7 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 64.2 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 18m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
64 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 64.2 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Intercourse, PA
The final approach into Intercourse, 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 Intercourse, 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
$21.29 one way
$42.57 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
45 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.31 | $46.63 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.90 | $49.80 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.35 | $56.70 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.5 | 0 | $13.48 | $6.16 |
| Efficient EV | 32.1 | 0 | $11.24 | $5.14 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 51.4 | 0 | $17.98 | $8.22 |
Gas CO2
45 kg
EV CO2
15 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
Intercourse, PA
Late night in Intercourse on Friday
Local time
1:29 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
East Franklin, PA
64 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
30 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 48m 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 Scranton, PA to Intercourse, PA covers 128.4 miles and takes about 2h 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Chestnut Street, Newport Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 64.2 miles from Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $21.29 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 20 significant decision points across 128.4 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 (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 61.9 miles (PA 61 / Skyline Drive): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Scranton, PA to Intercourse, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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