Origin
West Grove, PA
Night in West Grove on Tuesday
Local time
9:31 PM
EDT
Current temp
78°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Grove, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Data updated 0 seconds ago
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
148.7 mi
239 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 25m
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6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 43m
12 PM
2h 41m
3 PM
2h 44m
5 PM
2h 55m
8 PM
2h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Grove, PA
Jill Burrow
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Spanning 148.7 miles through Pennsylvania, this trip from West Grove to Scranton typically takes about 2 hours and 35 minutes of driving time. Because the route relies on local roads like Prospect Avenue, East Evergreen Street, and Chatham Road rather than major interstates, it offers a distinct change of pace from standard highway travel. You should budget approximately $25 for fuel to complete the journey. Given the total duration, this trip is perfectly manageable as a single-day excursion. Whether you are heading north for business or a visit, this route provides a direct path between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations without the monotony of heavy highway traffic.
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
74.3 miles from West Grove, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
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Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that demands your full attention behind the wheel. Since your highway share for this 148.7-mile trek is 0%, you will spend the entire duration navigating smaller, winding corridors rather than cruising on high-speed expressways. The character of the road changes frequently as you transition between local streets, requiring a more engaged driving style compared to a typical interstate commute. This is not a route for setting cruise control; instead, it is a technical drive that keeps you focused on the road ahead. You will find that the lack of highway stretches makes for a more intimate, hands-on experience through the Pennsylvania landscape.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 28 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Prospect 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 West Grove, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 35m 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 West Grove, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Prospect Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Evergreen Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chatham Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 1 North | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Kennett-Oxford Bypass | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| East Baltimore Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lenape Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Street Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Prospect Avenue
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Grove, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
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Start on the route
72 ft
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10 sec
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the route
2
Turn left onto Prospect Avenue
381 ft
·
13 sec
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Prospect Avenue
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto East Evergreen Street
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
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East Evergreen Street
4
Turn left onto Chatham Road
0.2 mi
·
31 sec
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Chatham Road
5
Take the ramp left toward US 1 North
0.2 mi
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30 sec
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US 1 North
6
Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass
7.6 mi
·
10 min
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Kennett-Oxford Bypass
7
Continue on East Baltimore Pike
1.7 mi
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3 min
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East Baltimore Pike
8
Turn left onto Lenape Road
0.9 mi
·
1 min
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Lenape Road
9
Turn right onto Street Road
5.5 mi
·
10 min
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Street Road
10
Turn left onto Wilmington Pike
1.5 mi
·
2 min
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Wilmington Pike
11
Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown
18 mi
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25 min
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US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
0.3 mi
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41 sec
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I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
13
Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard
0.3 mi
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21 sec
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Mall Boulevard
14
Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
0.1 mi
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8 sec
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I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg
15
Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway
0.4 mi
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53 sec
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Schuylkill Expressway
16
Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
0.2 mi
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43 sec
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I 276 East: Allentown, New York City
17
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.3 mi
·
7 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike
18
Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
0.4 mi
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1 min
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I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown
19
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94 mi
·
1 hr 44 min
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Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
0.7 mi
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1 min
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PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
21
Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
0.2 mi
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21 sec
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PA 315 North: Scranton
22
Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
522 ft
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9 sec
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Chestnut Street
23
Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
0.3 mi
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34 sec
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I 81 North: Scranton
24
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
9 min
25
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
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22 sec
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PA 307
26
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
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1 min
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River Street
27
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
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19 sec
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Cedar Avenue
28
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy, local route, plan for a steady pace rather than rushing to reach your destination. You will find that making at least one stop is beneficial to break up the technical driving and keep you alert. Aim to depart outside of peak morning or evening hours to avoid potential congestion on the local roads that make up this 2-hour and 35-minute journey. Keep your $25 fuel budget in mind when planning your itinerary, and ensure your vehicle is ready for frequent turns and varied local road conditions. Because this trip is best suited for a single day, enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own departure time to best match your schedule.
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 74.3 miles from West Grove, PA, or about 1h 17m 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 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 74.3 miles or 1h 17m 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 7m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving West Grove, 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 West Grove, PA
This is one driving day of about 148.7 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from West Grove, 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 74.3 mi from West Grove, PA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
74 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 74.3 miles from West Grove, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Scranton, PA
The final approach into City of 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 City of 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
$24.65 one way
$49.31 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
52 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $27.00 | $54.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $28.84 | $57.68 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $32.83 | $65.66 |
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 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $16 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 44.6 | 0 | $15.61 | $7.14 |
| Efficient EV | 37.2 | 0 | $13.01 | $5.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 59.5 | 0 | $20.82 | $9.52 |
Gas CO2
52 kg
EV CO2
17 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
City of Scranton, PA
Night in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
9:31 PM
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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 35m 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 West Grove, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 148.7 miles and takes about 2h 35m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Prospect Avenue, East Evergreen Street, Chatham Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 74.3 miles from West Grove, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.65 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.
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 West Grove, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 35m 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 West Grove, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from West Grove, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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