Origin
Whitehall Township, PA
Late night in Whitehall Township on Friday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Whitehall Township, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
71.8 mi
116 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 26m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Whitehall Township, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Whitehall Township, PA to Scranton, PA covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Coplay Street, North Ruch Street, Chestnut Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.90 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 21m. Total distance: 71.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 21m drive with frequent turns across 71.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 26 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Coplay Street 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.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Whitehall Township, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Whitehall Township, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Coplay Street | — | — |
| North Ruch Street | — | — |
| Chestnut Street | — | — |
| MacArthur Road | — | — |
| Macarthur Road | — | — |
| South Best Avenue | — | — |
| North Best Avenue | — | — |
| Riverview Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Coplay Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Whitehall Township, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Saylor Drive
361 ft
·
21 sec
·
Saylor Drive
2
Turn left onto Coplay Street
0.1 mi
·
35 sec
·
Coplay Street
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Ruch Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
North Ruch Street
4
Turn left onto Chestnut Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Chestnut Street
5
Turn right onto MacArthur Road
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
MacArthur Road
6
Continue on Macarthur Road
7.4 mi
·
10 min
·
Macarthur Road
7
Continue on South Best Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Best Avenue
8
Continue on North Best Avenue
0.4 mi
·
33 sec
·
North Best Avenue
9
Continue on Riverview Drive
1.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Riverview Drive
10
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lehigh Drive
7.0 mi
·
9 min
·
Lehigh Drive
11
Turn right onto Interchange Road
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Interchange Road
12
Take the exit slight right toward I 476, PATP
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
I 476, PATP
13
Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
I 476 North: Scranton
14
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
39 mi
·
43 min
·
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
16
Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
·
PA 315 North: Scranton
17
Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
522 ft
·
9 sec
·
Chestnut Street
18
Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
I 81 North: Scranton
19
Merge slight left
8.2 mi
·
9 min
20
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
21
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
22
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
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
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
26
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35.9 mi from Whitehall Township, PA · 40m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35.9 miles from Whitehall Township, 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.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.90 one way
$23.81 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.04 | $26.07 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.92 | $27.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.85 | $31.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.5 | 0 | $7.54 | $3.45 |
| Efficient EV | 18 | 0 | $6.28 | $2.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28.7 | 0 | $10.05 | $4.60 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Friday
Local time
4:39 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 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
1h 21m 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 Whitehall Township, PA to Scranton, PA covers 71.8 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Coplay Street, North Ruch Street, Chestnut Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35.9 miles from Whitehall Township, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.90 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.
The drive from Whitehall Township, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 21m 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 Whitehall Township, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Whitehall Township, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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