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Trip from Scranton, PA to Tinicum, PA

Drive Time

2h 10m

Distance

94.9 mi

153 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$16

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

20 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 28 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 11m
8 AM
2h 29m
10 AM
2h 17m
12 PM
2h 15m
3 PM
2h 18m
5 PM
2h 28m
8 PM
2h 5m

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

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Downtown Tinicum, PA, PA

Tinicum, PA

Little Flower

Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Tinicum, PA covers 94.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on PA 33, I 380, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 27.3 miles on PA 33. At current regular gas prices, budget about $15.70 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

47.4 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 58m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 10m highway drive covering 94.9 miles, with most of the trip on PA 33 and I 380. The longest continuous stretch is about 27.3 miles on PA 33.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 37 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 33 is the longest continuous segment at about 27.3 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 33 and I 380. 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.

Route Complexity 10/10

High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day

This is a demanding drive. With 27 significant decision points across 94.9 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 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 27 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

6
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...
6
7.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 380

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
7
41.1 mi into trip | ~50m in

Take the exit toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 302A Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
8
73.3 mi into trip | ~1h 31m in

Take the exit toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem

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

Use the slight right lane. Exit 67 Toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem

Towns Along This Route

Between Scranton, PA and Tinicum, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Bethlehem.

Harrisburg

68.8 mi in | ~1h 25m

Bethlehem

73.3 mi in | ~1h 31m

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
PA 33 27.3 mi 34m
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
Keystone Shortway 8.5 mi 11m
Main Street 5.7 mi 10m
I 78 3.9 mi 4m
Durham Road 3.7 mi 6m
Easton Road 3.5 mi 4m
I 84 3.4 mi 4m
Longest stretch: PA 33 — 27.3 mi, about 34m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Tinicum, 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 · 28 sec · Cedar Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
5

Merge onto President Biden Expressway

0.6 mi · 52 sec · President Biden Expressway
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 81 North: Binghamton
7

Merge onto I 81

1.5 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
11

Merge onto I 84; I 380

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14

Merge onto I 80

8.5 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 302A Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville Use the slight right lane.
16

Merge onto PA 33

27 mi · 34 min · PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
17

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg
18

Merge onto I 78

3.9 mi · 4 min · I 78
19

Take the exit

0.6 mi · 1 min
Exit 67 Toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem Use the slight right lane.
20

Turn left onto PA 412

0.3 mi · 46 sec · Hellertown Road
Use the straight / left / right lanes.
21

Continue on PA 412

2.0 mi · 4 min · Main Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
22

Continue on PA 412

2.6 mi · 3 min · Leithsville Road
23

Keep slight left at fork onto PA 412

0.6 mi · 55 sec · Hellertown Road
24

At end of road, turn left onto PA 212; PA 412

1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street
25

Continue on PA 212; PA 412

0.4 mi · 31 sec · Durham Road
26

Turn right onto PA 412

2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street
27

Continue on PA 412

1.4 mi · 2 min · Harrow Road
28

Continue on PA 412

3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road
29

At end of road, turn right onto PA 611

3.5 mi · 4 min · Easton Road
30

Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road

0.3 mi · 50 sec · Hollow Horn Road
31

Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

371 ft · 10 sec · Oak Grove Road
32

Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Hollow Horn Road
33

At end of road, turn right onto Red Hill Road

304 ft · 10 sec · Red Hill Road
34

Continue on Red Hill Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Red Hill Road
35

At end of road, turn left onto East Dark Hollow Road

0.4 mi · 38 sec · East Dark Hollow Road
36

Turn straight onto Smithtown Road

139 ft · 6 sec · Smithtown Road
37

Arrive at destination

Smithtown Road

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 47.4 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 58m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 27.3 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 80 miles or 1h 44m in

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

Halfway reset

Around 47.4 miles or 58m 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 40m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Tinicum, 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 94.9 miles and 2h 10m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on PA 33 for about 27.3 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 47.4 mi from Scranton, PA · 58m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

47 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 47.4 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Tinicum, PA

The final approach into Tinicum, 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 Tinicum, 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.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

20 mi from route ~49 min detour $10 near mile 42.5
Park Closure: Routine Winter Service Levels in Effect
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
View on nps.gov
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...

29 mi from route ~72 min detour Free near mile 91.6
View on nps.gov

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

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$15.70 one way

$31.41 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 33 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $17.18 $34.37
premium $4.92 $18.39 $36.78
diesel $5.64 $21.08 $42.17

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$16

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$41–$66

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

Estimated CO2 emission: 33.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

EV Charging Along Route

20 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Tannersville, PA

Tesla

16 DCFC

Scranton, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Scranton Carbondale Hwy

Scranton, PA

IONNA

10 DCFC

Shoppes at Montage - Tesla Supercharger

Moosic, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Pocono, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

The Crossings Premium Outlets - Tesla Supercharger

Tannersville, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Bartonsville, PA - Tesla Supercharger

Bartonsville, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Sheetz - Tesla Supercharger

Easton, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Moosic, PA

Moosic, PA

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Tesla: 6 EV Connect: 3 RED_E: 3 Electrify America: 2 ChargePoint Network: 2 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1 SWTCH: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 28.5 0 $9.96 $4.56
Efficient EV 23.7 0 $8.30 $3.80
EV Truck/SUV 38 0 $13.29 $6.07

Gas CO2

33 kg

EV CO2

11 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.

Forecast data refreshed 3 days ago

Origin

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Monday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tinicum, PA

Late night in Tinicum on Monday

Local time

3:53 AM

EDT

Current temp

57°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

1 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 10m 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 Tinicum, PA covers 94.9 miles and takes about 2h 10m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 33, I 380, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 47.4 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 $15.70 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 27 significant decision points across 94.9 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 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Between Scranton, PA and Tinicum, PA, road signs point toward Harrisburg and Bethlehem.

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