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Road trip from Philadelphia to Scranton

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ITINERARY

2h 27m121 miles17 stops
1
Philadelphia Distilling
25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1753
2
Dave & Buster's - Arcade
325 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1416
At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!
3
Christ Church
20 N American St On 2nd, Above Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-4592
This church's congregation has included Ben Franklin, George Washington and Betsy Ross.
4
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1204
The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979.
5
Logan Circle
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
6
Independence Hall
Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed in this historic building.
7
Old City Hall
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
8
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
86th Street Lindberg Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Visit John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum! Come enjoy 10 miles of walking trails through wooded forests, an impoundment pond, and 300 acres of the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in PA. Visitors can also experience the marsh on the water through 4.5 mile of Darby Creek by canoe or kayak. Stop by the front desk to borrow binoculars or fishing rods. Refuge trails are open every day from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The visitor center building is closed for all Federal holidays however the trails remain open. Darby Creek is tidal and navigable only within 2 hours before and after high tide. Boat Launch is located at the trailhead of Dike Trail. Visitors must provide their own canoe/kayak and life vests. John Heinz NWR offers year-round free recreational and educational programs.
9
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
10
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
11
St. Stanislaus Historical Catholic Cathedral
529 E Locust St, Scranton, PA 18505-1754
12
Everhart Museum
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2390
13
Historic Scranton Iron Furnaces
Scranton, PA
Four huge furnaces used by the Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company.
14
Steamtown National Historic Site
350 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
15
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-2001
16
Scranton Cultural Center
420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-1306
Performing Arts Center and Event Venue. Weddings, Showers, Parties, Fundraisers, Brunches, Lunches and Dinners. Meetings and Conference Rooms and Spaces. National Broadway, Concert and Comedy Tours, Theatre, Classical, Dance, Ballet. Food, Wine and Beer Events. Historic Landmark Tours. Children's and Youth Performances, Day and Summer Camps, School Trips. Educational Opportunities.
17
Parker Hill Church
933 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508
Welcome home! Parker Hill Church is filled with people just like you—people on a journey, trying to find their way back to God. We are one church, but we have three campuses conveniently located in Clarks Summit, Dickson City, and Wilkes-Barre. We love Northeastern Pennsylvania, and we want to be a church that is known for loving and serving the people who live here. We'd love for you to join us! Visit our website to learn more about us and to find the location and service time that suits you best. See you soon!
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OVERVIEW

1
Start:Philadelphia Distilling
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(98) review
25 E Allen St, Philadelphia, PA 19123-1753
2
Dave & Buster's - Arcade
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
3.0
(98) review
At Dave & Buster's you can play hundreds of the hottest new arcade games in our Million Dollar Midway and win tickets for epic prizes. Try our mouth-watering, chef-crafted creations in our American restaurant. From wings to steaks, we've got whatever suits your appetite. Our premium sports bar features innovative cocktails, impressive wine selection, and 20+ beers to assure we're stocked to satisfy! Watch your team on one of our massive HDTVs with epic stadium sound that surrounds you from every direction in the sports bar that crushes the competition. Invite all your friends or coworkers for an unforgettable party or event! We work with every size and budget to make planning easy so you can focus on the FUN!
325 N Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19106-1416
3
Christ Church
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(970) review
This church's congregation has included Ben Franklin, George Washington and Betsy Ross.
20 N American St On 2nd, Above Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106-4592
4
Cathedral Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(978) review
The head church of Philadelphia's Catholic Archdiocese is on the National Registrar of Historic Places. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass here in 1979.
18th Street and Benjamin Franklin Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103-1204
5
Logan Circle
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(97) review
Benjamin Franklin Parkway at 19th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103
6
Independence Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(9127) review
Both the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were signed in this historic building.
Chestnut Street between 5th and 6th Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19106
7
Old City Hall
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(99) review
Independence Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19106
8
John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(93) review
Visit John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum! Come enjoy 10 miles of walking trails through wooded forests, an impoundment pond, and 300 acres of the largest remaining freshwater tidal marsh in PA. Visitors can also experience the marsh on the water through 4.5 mile of Darby Creek by canoe or kayak. Stop by the front desk to borrow binoculars or fishing rods. Refuge trails are open every day from sunrise to sunset, free of charge. The Visitor Center is open daily from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM. The visitor center building is closed for all Federal holidays however the trails remain open. Darby Creek is tidal and navigable only within 2 hours before and after high tide. Boat Launch is located at the trailhead of Dike Trail. Visitors must provide their own canoe/kayak and life vests. John Heinz NWR offers year-round free recreational and educational programs.
86th Street Lindberg Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143
9
Mack Trucks Historical Museum
Allentown, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(95) review
2402 Lehigh Pkwy S, Allentown, PA 18103-2900
10
Marine Corps League NE Detachment Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
5.0
(8) review
1340 Alder Street, Scranton, PA
11
St. Stanislaus Historical Catholic Cathedral
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(7) review
529 E Locust St, Scranton, PA 18505-1754
12
Everhart Museum
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(76) review
1901 Mulberry St, Scranton, PA 18510-2390
13
Historic Scranton Iron Furnaces
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
3.5
(60) review
Four huge furnaces used by the Lackawanna Iron & Coal Company.
Scranton, PA
14
Steamtown National Historic Site
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(902) review
This small museum is all about steam engines and their contribution to America's economy in the 19th century.
350 Cliff St, Scranton, PA 18503
15
Electric City Aquarium & Reptile Den
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(72) review
300 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-2001
16
Scranton Cultural Center
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.5
(59) review
Performing Arts Center and Event Venue. Weddings, Showers, Parties, Fundraisers, Brunches, Lunches and Dinners. Meetings and Conference Rooms and Spaces. National Broadway, Concert and Comedy Tours, Theatre, Classical, Dance, Ballet. Food, Wine and Beer Events. Historic Landmark Tours. Children's and Youth Performances, Day and Summer Camps, School Trips. Educational Opportunities.
420 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503-1306
17
Parker Hill Church
Scranton, Pennsylvania·
4.0
(6) review
Welcome home! Parker Hill Church is filled with people just like you—people on a journey, trying to find their way back to God. We are one church, but we have three campuses conveniently located in Clarks Summit, Dickson City, and Wilkes-Barre. We love Northeastern Pennsylvania, and we want to be a church that is known for loving and serving the people who live here. We'd love for you to join us! Visit our website to learn more about us and to find the location and service time that suits you best. See you soon!
933 Scranton Carbondale Hwy, Scranton, PA 18508

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What's the driving distance between Philadelphia and Scranton?
The distance is 121 miles
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