Scranton to Kenilworth is 100 miles and takes about 2h 13m via Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, with a fuel budget near $17 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip keeps you within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive that's mostly highway, making it a practical choice for a quick journey. You'll be on the road for just over two hours, so it's easily manageable as a same-day trip. Consider this route if you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a lot of fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
50 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 59m into the drive
.
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.
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 13m. Total distance: 100 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This drive is primarily highway-focused, with 71% of the journey utilizing major roadways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 57 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the inclusion of Route 100 and American Legion Memorial Highway suggests some variation as you get closer to your destination. Expect a predominantly smooth, high-speed experience for most of the 100 miles, with the potential for slightly more varied driving conditions on the latter part of the route.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 36 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 57 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Route 100. 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 Effort10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 100 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 25 key points
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip|~0m in|Lackawanna Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
8
10.5 mi into trip|~14m in
Take the exit toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
6
10.6 mi into trip|~14m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
7
71.5 mi into trip|~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward US 222: Hamilton Boulevard
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 54
Toward US 222: Hamilton Boulevard
7
71.7 mi into trip|~1h 26m in
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scranton, PA and Kenilworth, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Harrisburg.
Exit 56Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
16
Turn slight right
0.2 mi·28 sec
Toward US 22 East: Allentown
17
Merge onto US 22
0.3 mi·27 sec·Lehigh Valley Thruway
18
Take the exit
0.4 mi·54 sec
Toward PA 309 South: QuakertownUse the slight right lane.
19
Merge onto PA 309
1.8 mi·2 min·PA 309
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
20
Take the exit
0.2 mi·34 sec
Exit 54Toward US 222: Hamilton BoulevardUse the slight right lane.
21
Keep slight right at fork
466 ft·11 sec
Use the straight / right lanes.
22
Merge onto US 222
0.2 mi·33 sec·US 222
23
Turn left onto Kressler Road
249 ft·4 sec·Kressler Road
24
Turn slight right
210 ft·7 sec
25
Turn straight onto Hamilton Boulevard
0.4 mi·45 sec·Hamilton Boulevard
26
Turn left onto Brookside Road
4.0 mi·7 min·Brookside Road
27
Continue on East Macungie Road
0.4 mi·59 sec·East Macungie Road
28
Turn slight left onto PA 100
1.0 mi·1 min·Kings Highway North
29
Merge onto PA 29; PA 100
8.4 mi·13 min·Chestnut Street
30
Continue on PA 100
12 mi·18 min·Route 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
31
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward US 422 East: King of PrussiaUse the right lane.
32
Merge onto US 422
1.1 mi·1 min·Pottstown Bypass
33
Take the exit
0.2 mi·25 sec
Toward Keim StreetUse the straight / slight right lanes.
34
Turn right onto Keim Street
236 ft·16 sec·Keim Street
Use the right lane.
35
At end of road, turn left onto PA 724
511 ft·12 sec·East Schuylkill Road
36
Arrive at destination
PA 724
Trip Plan
With a total duration of just over two hours and a fuel cost estimated at $17, this is a flexible one-day trip. Leaving Scranton in the morning should get you to Kenilworth with plenty of time to spare. Since there are no designated stops in the data, you can easily make this a direct journey or pull over at one of the many service areas along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if needed. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge as you approach the 100-mile mark, though the estimated cost suggests you won't need to refuel mid-trip.
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 50 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 59m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 57 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 22 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 50 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 44m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Kenilworth, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 100 miles and 2h 13m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 22 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 57 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 50 mi from Scranton, PA
· 59m into the drive
The midpoint is around 50 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Kenilworth, PA
The final approach into Kenilworth, 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 Kenilworth, 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.
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...
13 mi from route
~34 min detour
Free
near mile 100
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...
28 mi from route
~70 min detour
Free
near mile 100
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$16.58 one way
$33.16 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg35 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$18.16
$36.31
premium
$4.93
$19.39
$38.79
diesel
$5.61
$22.08
$44.16
Estimated Tolls: $7.41
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(57 mi)$7.41
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
$17
Tolls
$7
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$49–$74
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 35 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
30
0
$10.50
$4.80
Efficient EV
25
0
$8.75
$4.00
EV Truck/SUV
40
0
$14.00
$6.40
Gas CO2
35 kg
EV CO2
12 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 15, 2026
Origin
Scranton, PA
Late night
in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Kenilworth, PA
Late night
in Kenilworth on Saturday
Local time
4:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°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
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 13m 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 Kenilworth, PA covers 100 miles and takes about 2h 13m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, Route 100, American Legion Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50 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 $16.58 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 demanding drive. With 25 significant decision points across 100 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 10.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Scranton, PA and Kenilworth, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Harrisburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park and First State National Historical Park.
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.
