Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Prospect Park, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 32m
Distance
126.9 mi
204 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 22m
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6 AM
2h 33m
8 AM
2h 53m
10 AM
2h 40m
12 PM
2h 38m
3 PM
2h 41m
5 PM
2h 52m
8 PM
2h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Prospect Park, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Prospect Park, PA covers 126.9 miles and takes about 2h 32m 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 mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $21.04 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
63.5 miles from Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 16m into the drive .
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 Prospect Park, 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 44 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.3 mi
·
24 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
16
Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
17
Continue on Mid-County Expressway
16 mi
·
22 min
·
Mid-County Expressway
18
Take the exit slight right toward Swarthmore, Media
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Swarthmore, Media
19
Keep slight left to continue on Swarthmore College
200 ft
·
7 sec
·
Swarthmore College
20
Turn left onto Baltimore Pike
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Baltimore Pike
21
Turn right onto East Woodland Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
East Woodland Avenue
22
Continue on Kedron Avenue
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Kedron Avenue
23
Continue on Lincoln Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Lincoln Avenue
24
Turn left onto Maryland Avenue
427 ft
·
19 sec
·
Maryland Avenue
25
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 63.5 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 1h 16m 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 28 miles or 33m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 63.5 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 5m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Prospect Park, 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 126.9 miles and 2h 32m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 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.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 63.5 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$21.04 one way
$42.08 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $23.04 | $46.08 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.61 | $49.22 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $28.02 | $56.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 38.1 | 0 | $13.32 | $6.09 |
| Efficient EV | 31.7 | 0 | $11.10 | $5.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.8 | 0 | $17.77 | $8.12 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Prospect Park, PA
Afternoon in Prospect Park on Saturday
Local time
2:37 PM
EDT
Current temp
75°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
44°F
Northampton, PA
63 mi in
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
32 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 32m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
126.9 mi in 2h 32m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
25 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Lackawanna Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Prospect Park, PA is easy. At 2h 32m 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 Prospect Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 32m. Total distance: 126.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scranton, PA to Prospect Park, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Prospect Park, PA before heading back.
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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