Origin
Wormleysburg, PA
Evening in Wormleysburg on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wormleysburg, PA to Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
2h 8m
Distance
125.9 mi
203 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$21
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 59m
★
6 AM
2h 8m
8 AM
2h 26m
10 AM
2h 14m
12 PM
2h 13m
3 PM
2h 15m
5 PM
2h 25m
8 PM
2h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wormleysburg, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Wormleysburg, PA to Scranton, PA covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 8m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Yverdon Drive, Poplar Church Road, Stella Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $20.87 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.
Midpoint
62.9 miles from Wormleysburg, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 4m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 8m. Total distance: 125.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 8m 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 8m drive with frequent turns across 125.9 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Yverdon Drive 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 Wormleysburg, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Wormleysburg, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Yverdon Drive | — | — |
| Poplar Church Road | — | — |
| Stella Street | — | — |
| North Front Street | — | — |
| Elm Street | — | — |
| North 2nd Street | — | — |
| Taylor Bridge Bypass | — | — |
| M | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Yverdon Drive
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wormleysburg, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Grandview Avenue
26 ft
·
5 sec
·
Grandview Avenue
2
Turn left onto Yverdon Drive
322 ft
·
20 sec
·
Yverdon Drive
3
Turn left onto Poplar Church Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Poplar Church Road
4
Continue on Stella Street
0.1 mi
·
32 sec
·
Stella Street
5
At the end of the road, turn right onto North Front Street
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
North Front Street
6
Turn right onto Elm Street
410 ft
·
18 sec
·
Elm Street
7
Turn right onto North 2nd Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
North 2nd Street
8
Turn straight onto Taylor Bridge Bypass
256 ft
·
4 sec
·
Taylor Bridge Bypass
9
Continue on M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
M. Harvey Taylor Bridge
10
Continue on Forster Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Forster Street
11
Turn left onto North 7th Street
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
North 7th Street
12
Turn right onto Herr Street
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Herr Street
13
Turn left onto North Cameron Street
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
North Cameron Street
14
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
I 81 South, I 81 North, US 322 East: Carlisle, Hazleton, Allentown
15
Keep slight right to continue on I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 North, US 322 East: Hazleton, Allentown
16
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
17
Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
115 mi
·
2 hr 15 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
18
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
19
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
20
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
21
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
22
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
23
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
24
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.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 62.9 miles from Wormleysburg, PA, or about 1h 4m 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 28 miles or 28m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.9 miles or 1h 4m 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 45m
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 Wormleysburg, 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 Wormleysburg, PA
This is one driving day of about 125.9 miles and 2h 8m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from Wormleysburg, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 62.9 mi from Wormleysburg, PA · 1h 4m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
63 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 28 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 62.9 miles from Wormleysburg, 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
$20.87 one way
$41.75 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
44 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $22.86 | $45.72 |
| premium | $4.93 | $24.42 | $48.83 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $27.80 | $55.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$46–$71
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 37.8 | 0 | $13.22 | $6.04 |
| Efficient EV | 31.5 | 0 | $11.02 | $5.04 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 50.4 | 0 | $17.63 | $8.06 |
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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
Evening in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
5:33 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
42°F
Shenandoah, PA
63 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 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 8m 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 Wormleysburg, PA to Scranton, PA covers 125.9 miles and takes about 2h 8m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Yverdon Drive, Poplar Church Road, Stella Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 62.9 miles from Wormleysburg, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $20.87 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 Wormleysburg, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 8m 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 Wormleysburg, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Wormleysburg, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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