Origin
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
1:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Malvern, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 23m
Distance
123.3 mi
198 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$20
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 14m
★
6 AM
2h 24m
8 AM
2h 44m
10 AM
2h 31m
12 PM
2h 29m
3 PM
2h 32m
5 PM
2h 43m
8 PM
2h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Malvern, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Malvern, PA covers 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 $20.44 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
61.7 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
About the Cities
Starting in Scranton, PA
Full guide →Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 23m. Total distance: 123.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 23m drive with frequent turns across 123.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Scranton, PA to Malvern, PA is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Malvern, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Lackawanna Avenue | — | — |
| Cedar Avenue | — | — |
| River Street | — | — |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | — | — |
| PA 315 South | — | — |
| I 476 | — | — |
| I 476 South | — | — |
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Lackawanna Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Malvern, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
13 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
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
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
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
·
I 476, I 81 North, PATP
11
Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
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
·
I 476 South: Allentown
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94 mi
·
1 hr 43 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 276 West: Harrisburg
16
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
13 mi
·
14 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17
Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern
18
Turn left onto North Morehall Road
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
North Morehall Road
19
Continue on South Morehall Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
South Morehall Road
20
Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
21
Turn right onto Old Lincoln Highway
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Old Lincoln Highway
22
Turn right onto Bridge Street
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
·
Bridge Street
23
At the end of the road, turn right onto East King Street
358 ft
·
12 sec
·
East King Street
24
Arrive at your destination
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 61.7 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 11m 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 27 miles or 31m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 61.7 miles or 1h 11m 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 57m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Malvern, 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.
+
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 123.3 miles and 2h 23m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 61.7 mi from Scranton, PA · 1h 11m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
62 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 27 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 61.7 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Malvern, PA
The final approach into Malvern, 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 Malvern, 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
$20.44 one way
$40.88 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
43 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.39 | $44.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $23.91 | $47.82 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.22 | $54.45 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 43.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37 | 0 | $12.95 | $5.92 |
| Efficient EV | 30.8 | 0 | $10.79 | $4.93 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 49.3 | 0 | $17.26 | $7.89 |
Gas CO2
43 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Destination
Malvern, PA
Late night in Malvern on Saturday
Local time
1:43 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°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
3 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 23m 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 Malvern, PA covers 123.3 miles and takes about 2h 23m 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 61.7 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 $20.44 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.
The drive from Scranton, PA to Malvern, PA is easy. At 2h 23m 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 Malvern, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scranton, PA to Malvern, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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