Origin
Scranton, PA
Night in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Laurys Station, PA
Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026
Drive Time
1h 22m
Distance
66.5 mi
107 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 16m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 35m
10 AM
1h 27m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Laurys Station, PA
Essow K
Trip Overview
This 66.5-mile drive from Scranton, PA, to Laurys Station, PA, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 22 minutes. It's a perfect candidate for a day trip, with a modest fuel cost estimated at $11. The route is primarily focused on highway driving, making it efficient for getting from point A to point B within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. You won't need to worry about breaking this drive up, allowing for maximum flexibility in your schedule. Consider this a practical option for efficient travel between these two locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 22m. Total distance: 66.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience for this 1-hour and 22-minute journey, with 69% of the drive on main roads like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the American Legion Memorial Highway. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 38.5 miles on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, offering a consistent pace. While largely highway-oriented, you'll transition to PA 248 as you near your destination, offering a slight change in scenery. This route prioritizes direct travel over winding country roads.
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 38.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and American Legion Memorial Highway. 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
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
|
~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
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
6
49.8 mi into trip
|
~59m in
Take the exit toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Exit 74
Toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg
7
50.1 mi into trip
|
~1h in
Keep slight left at fork toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
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 Laurys Station, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Stroudsburg.
Patp
10.5 mi in
|
~14m
Allentown
10.6 mi in
|
~14m
Stroudsburg
49.8 mi in
|
~59m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 38.5 mi | 43m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| PA 248 | 7 mi | 9m |
| Riverview Drive | 5.9 mi | 7m |
| Interchange Road | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| South Best Avenue | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| North Best Avenue | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 38.5 mi, about 43m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Laurys Station, 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
8.4 mi
·
9 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
Toward PA 315 South: Pittston
9
Continue on PA 315
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
PA 315
10
Take the exit
343 ft
·
8 sec
Toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
Use the slight right lane.
11
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
Toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
12
Continue on this road
499 ft
·
17 sec
·
this road
13
Keep slight right at fork
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 476 South: Allentown
14
Merge onto I 476; PATP
38 mi
·
43 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
Exit 74
Toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg
16
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
Use the slight left / slight right lanes.
17
Keep slight right at fork
420 ft
·
10 sec
Toward US 209 South: Lehighton
18
Merge onto US 209
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
Use the straight lane.
19
Turn left onto PA 248
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 248
Use the left / straight lanes.
20
Take the exit
268 ft
·
7 sec
21
Merge onto PA 145
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Drive
22
Continue on PA 145
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Best Avenue
23
Continue on PA 145
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Best Avenue
Use the left / straight lanes.
24
Continue on PA 145
4.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Riverview Drive
25
Arrive at destination
PA 145
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 33.3 mi from Scranton, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
33 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 33.3 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Laurys Station, PA
The final approach into Laurys Station, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.02 one way
$22.05 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
23 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.07 | $24.15 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.90 | $25.79 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.68 | $29.36 |
Estimated Tolls: $5.00
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(38.5 mi)
$5.00
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Tolls
$5
Total
$16
Estimated CO2 emission: 23.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 20 | 0 | $6.98 | $3.19 |
| Efficient EV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.82 | $2.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 26.6 | 0 | $9.31 | $4.26 |
Gas CO2
23 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (65% 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
Laurys Station, PA
Night in Laurys Station on Thursday
Local time
10:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
1h 22m 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 Laurys Station, PA covers 66.5 miles and takes about 1h 22m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, American Legion Memorial Highway, PA 248. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 33.3 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 $11.02 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 66.5 miles you will encounter 17 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 Laurys Station, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Stroudsburg.
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