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2h 9m
Distance
106.1 mi
171 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
The drive from West Norriton, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 106.1 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, Valley Forge Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 83.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.56 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
53.1 miles from West Norriton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 8m into the drive .
This is a 2h 9m highway drive covering 106.1 miles, with most of the trip on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension and I 81. The longest continuous stretch is about 83.9 miles on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension.
Gently rolling terrain
Total Climb
2,334 ft
Total Descent
1,829 ft
Highest Point
1,847 ft
~84 mi in
Elevation Range
1,613 ft
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 around 0.2 miles in near Egypt Road.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
This is a demanding drive. With 14 significant decision points across 106.1 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: at 0.2 miles (Egypt Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (West Main Street): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 11.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn right onto Egypt Road
Navigation decision point
Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
Keep slight right at fork toward I 476 North: Allentown
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Merge onto I 476; PATP / Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Between West Norriton, PA and City of Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Patp and Scranton.
Patp
Scranton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension | 83.9 mi | 1h 32m |
| I 81 | 8.2 mi | 9m |
| Valley Forge Road | 5.9 mi | 10m |
| Sumneytown Pike | 1.9 mi | 4m |
| North Park Avenue | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| West Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Ridge Pike | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between West Norriton, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
Start on Juanita Road
At end of road, turn right onto Egypt Road
Turn sharp left onto West Main Street
Continue on PA 363
Turn right onto PA 363
Continue on PA 363
Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike
Take the ramp
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 476; PATP
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto PA 315
Take the exit
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn left onto River Street
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Arrive at destination
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.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.1 miles or 1h 8m 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 City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving West Norriton, 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 West Norriton, PA
This is one driving day of about 106.1 miles and 2h 9m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.1 mi from West Norriton, PA · 1h 8m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
53 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.
A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 53.1 miles from West Norriton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 83.9 miles.
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.
Regular Gas
$17.56 one way
$35.11 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $19.21 | $38.42 |
| premium | $4.92 | $20.56 | $41.12 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $23.57 | $47.14 |
Estimated Tolls: $10.90
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
$18
Tolls
$11
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$53–$78
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 31.8 | 0 | $11.14 | $5.09 |
| Efficient EV | 26.5 | 0 | $9.28 | $4.24 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 42.4 | 0 | $14.85 | $6.79 |
Gas CO2
37 kg
EV CO2
12 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Night in West Norriton on Sunday
Local time
9:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Clear
Destination
Night in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
9:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
33°F
Clear
Along the Route
59°F
Ramapo, NY
53 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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
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