Origin
Willow Street, PA
Morning in Willow Street on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
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Current temp
75°F
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Trip from Willow Street, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 35m
Distance
141 mi
227 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 25m
★
6 AM
2h 35m
8 AM
2h 56m
10 AM
2h 42m
12 PM
2h 40m
3 PM
2h 43m
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.
Trip Overview
The drive from Willow Street, PA to Scranton, PA covers 141 miles and takes about 2h 35m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Willow Street Pike, Highland Avenue, South Queen Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.68 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
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
70.5 miles from Willow Street, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 17m into the drive .
About the Cities
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Full guide →Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 35m. Total distance: 141 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 35m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 35m drive with frequent turns across 141 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Willow Street Pike 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 Willow Street, PA to 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 Willow Street, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Willow Street Pike | — | — |
| Highland Avenue | — | — |
| South Queen Street | — | — |
| East Liberty Street | — | — |
| North Duke Street | — | — |
| Lititz Pike | — | — |
| South Broad Street | — | — |
| Furnace Hills Pike | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Willow Street Pike
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Willow Street, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on the route
33 ft
·
4 sec
·
the route
2
Turn right onto Willow Street Pike
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Willow Street Pike
3
Continue on Highland Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Highland Avenue
4
Continue on South Queen Street
1.8 mi
·
5 min
·
South Queen Street
5
Turn right onto East Liberty Street
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
East Liberty Street
6
Turn left onto North Duke Street
489 ft
·
19 sec
·
North Duke Street
7
Continue on Lititz Pike
6.1 mi
·
11 min
·
Lititz Pike
8
Continue on South Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
9
Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Furnace Hills Pike
10
Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Hill Pike
11
Continue on Stiegel Pike
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stiegel Pike
12
Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South College Street
13
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
14
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
15
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
16
Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
17
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
William Penn Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 419: Rehrersburg
19
Turn left onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Four Point Road
20
Turn left
9.9 mi
·
15 min
21
Turn right onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
22
Turn left onto Route 61 South
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
23
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
24
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
25
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
26
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
27
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 81 North: Hazleton
28
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
29
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
30
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
31
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
32
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
33
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
34
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
35
Arrive at your destination
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 70.5 miles from Willow Street, 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 31 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 70.5 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 Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Willow Street, 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 Willow Street, PA
This is one driving day of about 141 miles and 2h 35m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from Willow Street, 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 70.5 mi from Willow Street, PA · 1h 17m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
71 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 31 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 70.5 miles from Willow Street, 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
$22.68 one way
$45.36 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
49 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $25.53 | $51.06 |
| premium | $4.95 | $27.50 | $55.00 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $33.20 | $66.39 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 49.3 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 42.3 | 0 | $14.80 | $6.77 |
| Efficient EV | 35.3 | 0 | $12.34 | $5.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 56.4 | 0 | $19.74 | $9.02 |
Gas CO2
49 kg
EV CO2
16 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
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
6:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
East Franklin, PA
71 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
32 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 Willow Street, PA to Scranton, PA covers 141 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 Willow Street Pike, Highland Avenue, South Queen Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 70.5 miles from Willow Street, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.68 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 Willow Street, PA to 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 Willow Street, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Willow Street, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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