Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 36m
Distance
132.9 mi
214 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$22
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woodside, PA
Haneul Trac
This 132.9-mile drive from Scranton to Woodside, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward, highway-focused trip that can easily be completed in about 2 hours and 36 minutes. With 87% of the route on major highways like the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, it's designed for efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost is around $22, making it an economical choice for a day trip. Given its manageable distance and duration, this route is well-suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. You'll remain within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entire journey.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
66.5 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 36m. Total distance: 132.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 36m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience on this drive, with 87% of the journey utilizing major freeways. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is a significant 94.4 miles along the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. This means you'll be on high-speed, limited-access roads for the majority of your travel time. While this allows for quick progress, it also suggests a less varied road experience, primarily characterized by consistent highway driving.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and Pennsylvania Turnpike. 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.
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 21 significant decision points across 132.9 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 10.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 123.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
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
Take the exit toward US 1: Philadelphia, Trenton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork toward US 1 North: Trenton, Princeton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 213 South: Langhorne
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scranton, PA and Woodside, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown, Trenton and Princeton.
Patp
Allentown
Trenton
Princeton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 94.4 mi | 1h 44m |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike | 17.4 mi | 18m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway | 3.5 mi | 4m |
| Langhorne-Yardley Road | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Lincoln Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Yardley-Langhorne Road | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Woodside, PA.
Start on Wyoming Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Continue on PA 315
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Continue on this road
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Merge onto I 276; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto US 1
Continue on US 1
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Turn slight right onto PA 213
Turn right onto North Flowers Mill Road
Continue on Langhorne-Yardley Road
Enter roundabout onto Langhorne-Yardley Road
Continue on Langhorne-Yardley Road
Continue on Yardley-Langhorne Road
Turn right onto Stony Hill Road
Arrive at destination
With a total travel time of just under 2.5 hours, this route offers excellent flexibility for departure. You can leave Scranton any time of day and still comfortably reach Woodside with time to spare. The longest stretch without a major change in road is over 94 miles, so plan your fuel and rest stops accordingly. Consider stopping once or twice to break up the highway driving. Given the $22 fuel cost, it’s wise to ensure your tank is sufficiently full before departing Scranton to minimize any potential need for pricier on-highway fuel purchases.
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.
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 29 miles or 35m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 66.5 miles or 1h 16m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 4m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woodside, PA than in the middle of the route.
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 132.9 miles and 2h 36m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 66.5 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 16m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
66 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.
A short stop after about 29 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 66.5 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 94.4 miles.
The final approach into Woodside, 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 Woodside, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$22.03 one way
$44.07 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $24.13 | $48.26 |
| premium | $4.93 | $25.77 | $51.55 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $29.34 | $58.69 |
Estimated Tolls: $14.54
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
$22
Tolls
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$62–$87
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 46.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 39.9 | 0 | $13.95 | $6.38 |
| Efficient EV | 33.2 | 0 | $11.63 | $5.32 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 53.2 | 0 | $18.61 | $8.51 |
Gas CO2
46 kg
EV CO2
16 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy
Destination
Afternoon in Woodside on Thursday
Local time
4:42 PM
EDT
Current temp
47°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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