New York City, NY to Scranton, PA Road Trip
A 2-day itinerary from New York City, NY to Scranton, PA. Drive from NYC to Scranton to discover the Delaware Water Gap, scenic Poconos vistas, and the historic charm of the Electric City.
Detailed Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1 Itinerary
- **Pacing:** Balanced exploration with 6h 16m of drive time and 10h 35m of visit time, offering a full day of immersion from 07:15 AM to midnight. - **Vibe:** A waterfall-heavy adventure through the Delaware Water Gap region, perfect for family photography and nature lovers. - **Focus:** With multiple stops like Raymondskill and Dingmans Falls, ensure everyone has waterproof footwear and a change of clothes for the kids. - **Expert Tip:** Raymondskill Falls is the tallest in PA; visit this early in the afternoon sequence to ensure the best lighting for family photos. - **Expert Tip:** Since your day ends late at 12:00 AM, keep a stash of snacks in the car for the final stretch to Flower Field Inn.
- Hacklebarney State Park - 119 Hacklebarney Rd, Long Valley, New Jersey 07853, United States
- Allamuchy Mountain State Park - Waterloo Rd, Stanhope, New Jersey 07874, United States
- Sussex Branch Trail - Newton, New Jersey 07860, United States
- 🍽️ Lunch at Panther Valley Golf & Country Club - 1 Forest Drive, Allamuchy Township
- Allamuchy Pond - Hackettstown, New Jersey 07840, United States
- Raymondskill Falls - 917 Raymondskill Rd, Milford, Pennsylvania 18337, United States
- Dingmans Falls Road - Dingmans Ferry, Pennsylvania 18328, United States
- 🍽️ Dinner at The Warehouse Tavern & Grill - 124 Golf Drive #1, East Stroudsburg
- Flower Field Inn and Cottages
- Ridgewppd Masonic Temple - Brooklyn, New York 11221, United States
- Torch & Crown Brewing Company - 20 Union Square West, New York, New York 10003, United States
Day 2 Itinerary
- **Pacing:** A balanced, scenic transition into Scranton with 2h 52m of driving and 9h 5m of visit time. - **Vibe:** Family-friendly adventure with a mix of iconic vistas and local history. - **Focus:** The Mount Tammany hike is steep; tackle it early after breakfast to avoid the midday sun before heading to the 'Niagara of Pennsylvania' (Bushkill Falls). - **Expert Tip:** Keep your camera ready for Nay Aug Falls in Scranton; it’s a rare urban waterfall that provides a perfect, relaxing conclusion to your trip by 06:45 PM.
- 🍳 Breakfast at Live Inspired Gallery - 20 Delaware Ave, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18327, United States
- Mount Tammany Red Dot Trailhead Parking - Blairstown, New Jersey 07825, United States
- 🍽️ Lunch at Deer Head Inn - 5 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap
- Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area - 1978 River Road, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18302, United States
- Bushkill Falls - 138 Bushkill Falls Trail, Bushkill, Pennsylvania 18324, United States
- Zacharias Pond Park - 99 E 3rd St, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301, United States
- Buttermilk Falls - White Haven Rd, Bear Creek Township, Pennsylvania 18702, United States
- Nay Aug Falls - Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510, United States
- Cricket Hill Brewing Co. - 24 Kulick Rd, Fairfield, New Jersey 07004, United States
- Hallett's Cove Beach - 31-10 Vernon Blvd, Astoria, New York 11106, United States
- Lake Hopatcong - New Jersey, United States
- Nassau County 9/11 Memorial - Nassau County September 11 Memorial, East Meadow, New York 11554, United States
- Liberty State Park - 1 Audrey Zapp Dr, Jersey City, New Jersey 07305, United States
Delaware Water Gap to Poconos
Day 1
- •Pacing: Balanced exploration with 6h 16m of drive time and 10h 35m of visit time, offering a full day of immersion from 07:15 AM to midnight.
- •Vibe: A waterfall-heavy adventure through the Delaware Water Gap region, perfect for family photography and nature lovers.
Hacklebarney State Park
Allamuchy Mountain State Park
Sussex Branch Trail
🍽️ Lunch at Panther Valley Golf & Country Club
Allamuchy Pond
Raymondskill Falls
Dingmans Falls Road
🍽️ Dinner at The Warehouse Tavern & Grill
Flower Field Inn and Cottages
Day 2
- •Pacing: A balanced, scenic transition into Scranton with 2h 52m of driving and 9h 5m of visit time.
- •Vibe: Family-friendly adventure with a mix of iconic vistas and local history.
- •Focus: The Mount Tammany hike is steep; tackle it early after breakfast to avoid the midday sun before heading to the 'Niagara of Pennsylvania' (Bushkill Falls).
🍳 Breakfast at Live Inspired Gallery
Mount Tammany Red Dot Trailhead Parking
🍽️ Lunch at Deer Head Inn
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Bushkill Falls
Zacharias Pond Park
Buttermilk Falls
Nay Aug Falls
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