Origin
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Friday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
1h 59m
Distance
93.6 mi
151 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$16
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Woxall, PA
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This 93.6-mile drive from Scranton to Woxall, Pennsylvania, will take you about 1 hour and 59 minutes, making it a perfect single-day road trip. The route primarily utilizes the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and other state roads, with about 75% of the journey on highways. With an estimated fuel cost of $16, it's an economical option for a quick escape. The drive is focused on efficient travel, allowing you to reach your destination with ease. Since it's a relatively short trip, you'll have plenty of flexibility in your timing and won't need to worry about overnight stays.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
46.8 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 55m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 59m. Total distance: 93.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 93.6-mile journey, as 75% of the route involves higher-speed driving. You'll spend a significant amount of time on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, including one uninterrupted stretch of 70.2 miles. While primarily highway, the route also incorporates sections of the American Legion Memorial Highway and Upper Ridge Road, offering a slight variation in scenery and road type. This mix suggests a drive that's generally efficient but not entirely without changes in its character.
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.
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 93.6 miles you will encounter 15 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.
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
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight right at fork toward PA 663 South: Pottstown
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 Woxall, PA, road signs point toward Patp, Allentown and Quakertown.
Patp
Allentown
Quakertown
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 70.2 mi | 1h 18m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 8.4 mi | 9m |
| Upper Ridge Road | 3.2 mi | 5m |
| John Fries Highway | 2.7 mi | 3m |
| Old Plains Road | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| Geryville Pike | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Old Skippack Road | 0.7 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Woxall, 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
Keep slight right at fork
Turn straight onto PA 663
Turn left onto Old Plains Road
At end of road, turn right onto Carvers Hill Road
Continue on Haring Road
Continue on Upper Ridge Road
Turn slight left onto Geryville Pike
Turn straight onto PA 63
Continue on PA 63
Turn right onto Old Skippack Road
Keep slight right at fork onto Old Skippack Road
Arrive at destination
Given the 1 hour and 59-minute duration, starting your trip from Scranton in the morning will allow you to arrive in Woxall with ample time to spare. The $16 fuel cost is quite reasonable, so ensure your tank is full before departing to minimize any stops. Since the longest uninterrupted stretch is 70.2 miles on the turnpike, plan for a quick break before or after this segment if needed. The route's highway-heavy profile means you can maintain a steady pace, but always be mindful of posted speed limits and potential tolls on the Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
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 21 miles or 26m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 46.8 miles or 55m 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 28m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Woxall, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 93.6 miles and 1h 59m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 46.8 mi from Scranton, PA · 55m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 46.8 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 70.2 miles.
The final approach into Woxall, 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.
Regular Gas
$15.52 one way
$31.04 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $17.00 | $33.99 |
| premium | $4.93 | $18.15 | $36.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $20.67 | $41.33 |
Estimated Tolls: $9.13
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
$16
Tolls
$9
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 32.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.1 | 0 | $9.83 | $4.49 |
| Efficient EV | 23.4 | 0 | $8.19 | $3.74 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 37.4 | 0 | $13.10 | $5.99 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Scranton on Friday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Woxall on Friday
Local time
2:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°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
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.
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