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Trip from Trappe, PA to Scranton, PA

Drive Time

2h 9m

Distance

102.4 mi

165 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$17

one way

EV Charging

None

0 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 27 min
4 AM
2h 1m ★
6 AM
2h 10m
8 AM
2h 28m
10 AM
2h 16m
12 PM
2h 14m
3 PM
2h 17m
5 PM
2h 27m
8 PM
2h 4m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Trappe, PA, PA

Trappe, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Trappe, PA to Scranton, PA covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 9m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 81, Upper Ridge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 74.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $16.94 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

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

51.2 miles from Trappe, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 9m into the drive .

Drive Character

This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 102.4 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 74.1 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension is the longest continuous segment at about 74.1 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 17.1 miles in near I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.

Route Complexity 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.4 miles you will encounter 18 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 17.1 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

6
17.1 mi into trip | ~31m in | I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Turn right onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.
5
91.2 mi into trip | ~1h 54m in

Take the exit toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
5
91.9 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Keep slight right at fork toward PA 315 North: Scranton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
5
92.2 mi into trip | ~1h 56m in

Take the exit toward I 81 North: Scranton

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

Toward I 81 North: Scranton
7
101.8 mi into trip | ~2h 8m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension 74.1 mi 1h 22m
I 81 8.2 mi 9m
Upper Ridge Road 6.5 mi 11m
Gravel Pike 4.8 mi 8m
North Township Line Road 2.9 mi 4m
West Main Street 1.3 mi 2m
River Street 1 mi 1m
Main Street 0.7 mi 2m
Longest stretch: Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension — 74.1 mi, about 1h 22m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Trappe, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on West Main Street

1.3 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
2

Continue on East Ridge Pike

0.3 mi · 39 sec · East Ridge Pike
3

Turn right onto North Township Line Road

2.9 mi · 4 min · North Township Line Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

0.3 mi · 42 sec · Perkiomen Avenue
5

Turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

0.2 mi · 40 sec · Perkiomen Avenue
6

At end of road, turn left onto PA 29; PA 73

0.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street
7

Continue on PA 29; PA 73

1.4 mi · 3 min · Gravel Pike
8

Enter roundabout onto PA 29

54 ft · 2 sec · Gravel Pike
9

Continue on PA 29

3.3 mi · 5 min · Gravel Pike
10

Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road

0.5 mi · 58 sec · Upper Ridge Road
11

Continue on Upper Ridge Road

6.0 mi · 10 min · Upper Ridge Road
12

Turn left onto Old Woods Road

0.1 mi · 24 sec · Old Woods Road
13

Turn left

115 ft · 10 sec
14

Turn right onto I 476; PATP

74 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Use the straight / right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.7 mi · 1 min
Toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
16

Keep slight right at fork

0.2 mi · 20 sec
Toward PA 315 North: Scranton
17

Merge onto PA 315

523 ft · 8 sec · Chestnut Street
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 34 sec
Toward I 81 North: Scranton
19

Merge onto I 81

8.2 mi · 9 min · I 81
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec
Toward PA 307
21

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street
22

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.3 mi · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
23

Continue on Adams Avenue

0.1 mi · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
24

Turn left onto Biden Street

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Biden Street
25

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
26

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

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 51.2 miles from Trappe, PA, or about 1h 9m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 74.1 miles.

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 41m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 51.2 miles or 1h 9m 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 46m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Trappe, 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 Trappe, PA

This is one driving day of about 102.4 miles and 2h 9m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Trappe, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension for about 74.1 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 51.2 mi from Trappe, PA · 1h 9m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

51 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 51.2 miles from Trappe, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Before the longest stretch

Fuel check

Top up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 74.1 miles.

Arriving in Scranton, PA

The final approach into Scranton, 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 Scranton, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Valley Forge National Historical Park

Valley Forge National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Valley Forge is the place where George Washington and the Continental Army took refuge during the winter of 1777-1778. Today the park protects 3,500 acres of meadows, woodlands, historic landscapes, a...

7 mi from route ~17 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
Independence National Historical Park

Independence National Historical Park

National Historical Park

The park represents the founding ideals of the nation, and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, including Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell. The Declaration of I...

25 mi from route ~61 min detour $1
View on nps.gov
Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial

National Memorial

Visit the house where wounded Polish freedom fighter Thaddeus Kosciuszko lived and hear how this brilliant military engineer designed successful fortifications during the American Revolution. See the...

25 mi from route ~62 min detour Free
View on nps.gov
First State National Historical Park

First State National Historical Park

National Historical Park

Famous as the First State to ratify the Constitution, Delaware was born out of a conflict among three world powers for dominance of the Delaware Valley. From this beginning, the region developed a dis...

26 mi from route ~65 min detour Free
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$16.94 one way

$33.89 round trip

$4.20/gal 25.4 MPG avg 36 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.60 $18.54 $37.08
premium $4.92 $19.84 $39.69
diesel $5.64 $22.75 $45.50

Estimated Tolls: $9.63

Pennsylvania Turnpike (74.1 mi) $9.63

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

$17

Tolls

$10

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$52–$77

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 35.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.

Driving Electric?

About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 30.7 0 $10.75 $4.92
Efficient EV 25.6 0 $8.96 $4.10
EV Truck/SUV 41 0 $14.34 $6.55

Gas CO2

36 kg

EV CO2

12 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.

Forecast data refreshed 2 hours ago

Origin

Trappe, PA

Evening in Trappe on Monday

Local time

5:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Scranton, PA

Evening in Scranton on Monday

Local time

5:48 PM

EDT

Current temp

76°F

Chance Rain Showers

SW 15 mph 30% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 13 at 5:13AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

13 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 9m on the road

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Trappe, PA to Scranton, PA covers 102.4 miles and takes about 2h 9m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension, I 81, Upper Ridge Road. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 51.2 miles from Trappe, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $16.94 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.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 102.4 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 17.1 miles (I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension): Lane positioning matters here; at 91.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 91.9 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
The route from Trappe, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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