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Trip from Scranton, PA to Pennside, PA

Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026

Drive Time

2h 14m

Distance

101.3 mi

163 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 5m ★
6 AM
2h 14m
8 AM
2h 33m
10 AM
2h 21m
12 PM
2h 19m
3 PM
2h 22m
5 PM
2h 32m
8 PM
2h 8m

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

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Downtown Pennside, PA, PA

Pennside, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Pennside, PA covers 101.3 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, American Legion Memorial Highway, US 222 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 57 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.79 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

50.6 miles from Scranton, PA

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

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 14m. Total distance: 101.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

2h 14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (63%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Drive Character

This is a 2h 14m highway drive covering 101.3 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and American Legion Memorial Highway. The longest continuous stretch is about 57 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 42 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 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

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 29 significant decision points across 101.3 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 29 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
6
68.3 mi into trip | ~1h 20m in

Take the exit toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisbu...
7
72.1 mi into trip | ~1h 26m in

Take the exit toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 49A Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

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 Pennside, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Harrisburg.

Patp

10.5 mi in | ~14m

Allentown

10.6 mi in | ~14m

Harrisburg

68.3 mi in | ~1h 20m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 57 mi 1h 4m
American Legion Memorial Highway 8.4 mi 9m
US 222 5.9 mi 7m
Friedensburg Road 5.6 mi 9m
Memorial Highway 4.9 mi 7m
Kutztown Road 3.8 mi 5m
Schantz Road 3.5 mi 6m
Moselem Spring Road 2.2 mi 3m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 57 mi, about 1h 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Pennside, 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

57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15

Take the exit

0.8 mi · 2 min
Exit 56 Toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
16

Merge onto US 22

1.1 mi · 1 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
17

Merge onto I 78; US 22

1.8 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway
18

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 46 sec
Exit 49A Toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown Use the slight right lane.
19

Turn straight onto PA 100

0.7 mi · 1 min · PA 100
Use the straight / right lanes.
20

Turn right onto Schantz Road

3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
21

Enter roundabout onto US 222

21 ft · 0 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
22

Continue on US 222

0.6 mi · 50 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
23

Continue on US 222

3.8 mi · 5 min · Kutztown Road
24

Keep slight left at fork onto US 222

5.9 mi · 7 min · US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
25

Enter roundabout onto PA 662

252 ft · 3 sec · Moselem Spring Road
26

Continue on PA 662

2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road
27

Continue on PA 662

0.4 mi · 48 sec · North Franklin Street
28

Turn right onto PA 662

0.1 mi · 22 sec · West Main Street
29

Turn left onto PA 662

0.4 mi · 56 sec · South Richmond Street
30

Continue on PA 662

0.1 mi · 11 sec · Memorial Highway
31

Continue on PA 662

3.6 mi · 5 min · Memorial Highway
32

Turn right onto Oley Road

0.2 mi · 19 sec · Oley Road
33

Enter roundabout onto PA 73

180 ft · 3 sec · Blandon Road
34

Continue on PA 73

347 ft · 5 sec · Blandon Road
35

Continue on PA 73; PA 662

1.2 mi · 1 min · Memorial Highway
36

Turn right onto Friedensburg Road

5.0 mi · 8 min · Friedensburg Road
37

Keep slight right at fork onto Friedensburg Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Friedensburg Road
38

Turn left onto Melrose Avenue

301 ft · 15 sec · Melrose Avenue
39

Turn right onto Carsonia Avenue

0.5 mi · 1 min · Carsonia Avenue
40

Turn left onto Harvey Avenue

0.1 mi · 20 sec · Harvey Avenue
41

Turn right onto Brighton Avenue

183 ft · 8 sec · Brighton Avenue
42

Arrive at destination

Brighton 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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 50.6 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 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 50.6 miles or 1h 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 43m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Pennside, 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 101.3 miles and 2h 14m.

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 50.6 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h into the drive

county seat city in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Allentown, PA

51 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.

Popular next leg

Allentown, PA to Pennside, PA

37.2 mi · 57m

Pacing Suggestions

Georgetown, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 22 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Palmerton, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 50.6 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Pennside, PA

The final approach into Pennside, 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 Pennside, 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

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...

27 mi from route ~68 min detour Free near mile 97.8
View on nps.gov
Appalachian National Scenic Trail

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...

30 mi from route ~74 min detour Free near mile 101.3
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.79 one way

$33.59 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 35 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $18.39 $36.79
premium $4.93 $19.65 $39.29
diesel $5.61 $22.37 $44.73

Estimated Tolls: $7.49

Pennsylvania Turnpike (57 mi) $7.41
Lehigh Valley Thruway (1.1 mi) $0.08

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: 35.4 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 30.4 0 $10.64 $4.86
Efficient EV 25.3 0 $8.86 $4.05
EV Truck/SUV 40.5 0 $14.18 $6.48

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

Night in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

11:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Pennside, PA

Night in Pennside on Thursday

Local time

11:35 PM

EDT

Current temp

69°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

26 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 14m 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 Pennside, PA covers 101.3 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 Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, American Legion Memorial Highway, US 222. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 50.6 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 $16.79 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 29 significant decision points across 101.3 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 Pennside, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Harrisburg.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Valley Forge National Historical Park and Appalachian National Scenic Trail.

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