Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Avondale, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
3h 5m
Distance
150 mi
241 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$25
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 54m
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6 AM
3h 5m
8 AM
3h 28m
10 AM
3h 13m
12 PM
3h 11m
3 PM
3h 14m
5 PM
3h 27m
8 PM
2h 58m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Avondale, PA
Atlantic Ambience
Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Avondale, PA covers 150 miles and takes about 3h 5m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.87 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
75 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 32m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a 3h 5m drive with frequent turns across 150 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 33 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lackawanna Avenue is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Scranton, PA to Avondale, PA is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scranton, PA to Avondale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Cedar Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| River Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 315 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| I 476 South | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Lackawanna Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Avondale, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi
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38 sec
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Wyoming Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
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Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
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Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
13 sec
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Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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River Street
6
Take the ramp right
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
7
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
8.4 mi
·
9 min
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American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
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PA 315 South: Pittston
9
Continue straight
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
10
Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
341 ft
·
8 sec
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I 476, I 81 North, PATP
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
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I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
12
Continue straight
499 ft
·
17 sec
13
Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
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I 476 South: Allentown
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
0.5 mi
·
1 min
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I 276 West: Harrisburg
16
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13 mi
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14 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
1.0 mi
·
2 min
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PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
18
Turn left onto North Morehall Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
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North Morehall Road
19
Turn right onto Swedesford Road
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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Swedesford Road
20
Take the ramp straight toward US 202 South: West Chester
0.3 mi
·
37 sec
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US 202 South: West Chester
21
Merge slight left
9.9 mi
·
13 min
22
Keep slight left
1.8 mi
·
3 min
23
Turn right onto West Street Road
5.5 mi
·
10 min
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West Street Road
24
Turn left onto Lenape Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Lenape Road
25
Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike
1.6 mi
·
2 min
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East Baltimore Pike
26
Continue on Kennett-Oxford Bypass
6.0 mi
·
8 min
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Kennett-Oxford Bypass
27
Take the exit slight right toward PA 41: Avondale, Chatham
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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PA 41: Avondale, Chatham
28
Turn left onto Gap-Newport Pike
0.8 mi
·
1 min
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Gap-Newport Pike
29
Continue on Gap Newport Pike
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
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Gap Newport Pike
30
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
50 sec
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Pennsylvania Avenue
31
Turn right onto West State Street
525 ft
·
20 sec
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West State Street
32
Turn left
253 ft
·
19 sec
33
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 75 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 32m into the drive.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 75 miles or 1h 32m 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 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Avondale, 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 150 miles and 3h 5m.
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.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 75 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 32m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
75 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 75 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Avondale, PA
The final approach into Avondale, 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 Avondale, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$24.87 one way
$49.74 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
53 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $27.24 | $54.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $29.09 | $58.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $33.12 | $66.24 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$25
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$50–$75
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 52.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 45 | 0 | $15.75 | $7.20 |
| Efficient EV | 37.5 | 0 | $13.13 | $6.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 60 | 0 | $21.00 | $9.60 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
18 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Avondale, PA
Morning in Avondale on Wednesday
Local time
8:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°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
15 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
3h 5m 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 Avondale, PA covers 150 miles and takes about 3h 5m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 75 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 $24.87 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Scranton, PA to Avondale, PA is easy. At 3h 5m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scranton, PA to Avondale, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scranton, PA to Avondale, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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