Origin
Weatherly, PA
Morning in Weatherly on Monday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Weatherly, PA to Scranton, PA
Drive Time
1h 4m
Distance
46.5 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 5m
8 AM
1h 15m
10 AM
1h 8m
12 PM
1h 7m
3 PM
1h 9m
5 PM
1h 15m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Weatherly, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Weatherly, PA to Scranton, PA covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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, South Lehigh Gorge Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.5 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $7.69 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
23.3 miles from Weatherly, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 35m into the drive .
Drive Character
This is a 1h 4m highway drive covering 46.5 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.5 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 19.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near East Main Street.
Route Complexity
10/10
High effort - long or complex enough to need steady focus all day
This is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 46.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Wilbur Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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East Main Street
Turn right onto East Main Street
Navigation decision point
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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Wilbur Street
Turn right onto Wilbur Street
Navigation decision point
5
14.4 mi into trip
|
~23m in
Take the exit toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allen...
5
15.4 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 476 North: Scranton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
7
45.9 mi into trip
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~1h 3m in
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Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Towns Along This Route
Between Weatherly, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
Patp
14.4 mi in
|
~23m
Allentown
14.4 mi in
|
~23m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 19.5 mi | 23m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| South Lehigh Gorge Drive | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Shortway | 3.7 mi | 4m |
| East Main Street | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| PA 940 | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
— 19.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Weatherly, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Hudsondale Street
79 ft
·
3 sec
·
Hudsondale Street
2
Turn right onto East Main Street
168 ft
·
5 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn right onto Wilbur Street
436 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wilbur Street
4
Continue on 1st Street
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
1st Street
5
Turn left onto Fell Street
197 ft
·
6 sec
·
Fell Street
6
Turn right onto East Main Street
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
7
Continue on South Lehigh Gorge Drive
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
South Lehigh Gorge Drive
8
Turn right onto PA 940
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 940
9
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
10
Merge onto I 80
3.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Keystone Shortway
11
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Toward PA 940, PATP, I 476: Wilkes-Barre, Allentown
12
Keep slight left at fork
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
13
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 476 North: Scranton
14
Merge onto I 476; PATP
20 mi
·
23 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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 23.3 miles from Weatherly, PA, or about 35m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 19.5 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 46.5 miles or 1h 4m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 23.3 miles or 35m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 55m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Weatherly, 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 Weatherly, PA
This is one driving day of about 46.5 miles and 1h 4m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Weatherly, 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 19.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.3 mi from Weatherly, PA · 35m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 46.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.3 miles from Weatherly, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.69 one way
$15.39 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $8.42 | $16.84 |
| premium | $4.92 | $9.01 | $18.02 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
Estimated Tolls: $2.54
Pennsylvania Turnpike
(19.5 mi)
$2.54
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
$8
Tolls
$3
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$35–$60
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.88 | $2.23 |
| Efficient EV | 11.6 | 0 | $4.07 | $1.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.6 | 0 | $6.51 | $2.98 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Monday
Local time
7:33 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
23 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
2 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
1h 4m 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 Weatherly, PA to Scranton, PA covers 46.5 miles and takes about 1h 4m 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, South Lehigh Gorge Drive. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.3 miles from Weatherly, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.69 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 is a demanding drive. With 19 significant decision points across 46.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (East Main Street): Navigation decision point; near the start (Wilbur Street): Navigation decision point; at 14.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Between Weatherly, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Allentown.
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