Trip from Scranton, PA to Lincoln Park, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

106.6 mi

172 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$18

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

25 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 29 min

4 AM

2h 5m ★

6 AM

2h 15m

8 AM

2h 34m

10 AM

2h 21m

12 PM

2h 19m

3 PM

2h 22m

5 PM

2h 33m

8 PM

2h 9m

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

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Lincoln Park, PA

Julio Valdivia

Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Lincoln Park, PA covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m 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, Center Avenue, Pottsville Pike 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 $17.67 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.

Midpoint

53.3 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 106.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile with national parks nearby.

Drive Character

Expect a 2h 14m drive with frequent turns across 106.6 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.

There are about 35 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 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a demanding drive. With 12 significant decision points across 106.6 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 (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 12 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 | Lackawanna Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Navigation decision point

0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | River Street

Turn left onto River Street

Navigation decision point

61.4 mi into trip | ~1h 14m in

Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Frackville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Exit 124B Toward PA 61 North: Frackville

61.9 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in | 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.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
American Legion Memorial Highway	59.7 mi	1h 10m
Center Avenue	10.6 mi	12m
Pottsville Pike	8.3 mi	9m
Skyline Drive	4.4 mi	5m
Centre Street	4.2 mi	5m
US 222	4.1 mi	5m
Route 61 South	3 mi	3m
Van Reed Road	1.7 mi	2m

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 Lincoln Park, PA.

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 12 sec · Cedar Avenue

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street

Take the ramp

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Merge onto I 81

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 1 min

Exit 124B Toward PA 61 North: Frackville

Turn straight onto PA 61

500 ft · 13 sec · Skyline Drive

Turn uturn onto PA 61

4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

Use the left lane.

Continue on PA 61

1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

Continue on PA 61

1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

0.2 mi · 14 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

3.0 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

Continue on PA 61

11 mi · 12 min · Center Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

4.2 mi · 5 min · Centre Street

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 17 sec · South 4th Street

Continue on PA 61

2.3 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

0.6 mi · 43 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

3.2 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 61

2.8 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 45 sec

Toward US 222 South: Lancaster

Merge onto US 222

4.1 mi · 5 min · US 222

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 23 sec

Toward Spring Ridge Drive

Continue on Papermill Road

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Papermill Road

Turn slight right

191 ft · 7 sec

Turn straight onto Van Reed Road

1.7 mi · 2 min · Van Reed Road

Turn left onto Snyder Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Snyder Road

Continue on Woodside Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Woodside Avenue

Continue on West Wyomissing Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · West Wyomissing Boulevard

Turn left onto Jefferson Avenue

0.1 mi · 15 sec · Jefferson Avenue

Continue on Jefferson Boulevard

0.5 mi · 1 min · Jefferson Boulevard

Arrive at destination

Jefferson Boulevard

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.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 53.3 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 4m 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 23 miles or 28m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 53.3 miles or 1h 4m 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 47m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Lincoln Park, 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 106.6 miles and 2h 14m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 23 miles from Scranton, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

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 53.3 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 4m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Cressona, PA

53 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

Hudson, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 23 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Hazleton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 53.3 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Lincoln Park, PA

The final approach into Lincoln Park, 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 Lincoln Park, PA.

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

Nearby Places

Restaurants, cafes, gas stations and more along your route.

EV Connect Charging Station

4.5 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.3 mi from route ~1 min detour mile 15.2

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

+18668167584

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

4.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.1 mi from route

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: 12–8 am

+18887584389

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, right off the route

0.9 mi from route ~2 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

Electrify America Charging Station

3.0 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Near the start, right off the route

0.5 mi from route ~1 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18336322778

Visit website

Tesla Supercharger

4.8 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Around the midpoint, short detour

1.4 mi from route ~3 min detour mile 38.1

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18777983752

Blink Charging Station

5.0 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

Near the start, short detour

1.3 mi from route ~3 min detour

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18889982546

Visit website

ChargePoint Charging Station

2.8 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆

Early in the drive, right off the route

0.7 mi from route ~2 min detour mile 30.5

Mountain Top, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+18887584389

Visit website

EVgo Charging Station

4.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆

Near the start, short detour

1.9 mi from route ~5 min detour mile 7.6

Pittston, Pennsylvania

Hours: Open 24 hours

+15706554116

Visit website

Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Appalachian National Scenic Trail

National Scenic Trail

The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...

21 mi from route ~52 min detour Free near mile 73.5

Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene

Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia

View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$17.67 one way

$35.35 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 37 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$19.36	$38.71
premium	$4.93	$20.67	$41.35
diesel	$5.61	$23.54	$47.07

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$18

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$43–$68

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 37.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

25 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Blink Charging Station

Scranton, Pennsylvania

Blink

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Scranton, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

ChargePoint Charging Station

Scranton, Pennsylvania

ChargePoint

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Hazleton, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EV Connect Charging Station

Kingston, Pennsylvania

EV Connect

1 DCFC

EVgo Charging Station

Pittston, Pennsylvania

EVgo

1 DCFC

Tesla Supercharger

Moosic, Pennsylvania

Tesla

1 DCFC

ChargePoint: 6 Tesla: 4 Other: 4 Blink: 3 EV Connect: 3 InCharge: 2 EVgo: 1 Electrify America: 1 Rivian: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	32	$11.19	$5.12
Efficient EV	26.7	$9.33	$4.26
EV Truck/SUV	42.6	$14.92	$6.82

Gas CO2

37 kg

EV CO2

12 kg (68% 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 17, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Friday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

60°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

W 2 to 6 mph 51% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 7:23PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY

Destination

Lincoln Park, PA

Late night in Lincoln Park on Friday

Local time

12:41 AM

EDT

Current temp

46°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

14 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 14m 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 Scranton, PA to Lincoln Park, PA covers 106.6 miles and takes about 2h 14m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, Center Avenue, Pottsville Pike. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 53.3 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 $17.67 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.

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

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