This 138.9-mile journey from Scranton to Church Hill, Pennsylvania, is a manageable one-day trip, taking approximately 2 hours and 54 minutes to complete. You'll be navigating primarily on the Keystone Shortway and the American Legion Memorial Highway, with segments on West Market Street. The drive has a relatively low highway share of 12%, suggesting a more local feel. With an estimated fuel cost of $23, this route is budget-friendly for a single day's adventure. The general feel is that of a turn-heavy local drive, so plan for a more engaging experience behind the wheel.
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
69.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 21m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi
39m
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi
39m
West Market Street
31 mi
36m
US 522
15.9 mi
20m
Point Township Drive
8.1 mi
11m
North Susquehanna Trail
3.4 mi
6m
Continental Boulevard
3 mi
3m
Northumberland Street
2.1 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 35.5 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Church Hill, PA.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi·11 sec·Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft·12 sec·Cedar Avenue
3
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi·1 min·River Street
4
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·28 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
33 mi·39 min·American Legion Memorial Highway
6
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 151BToward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
7
Merge onto I 80
36 mi·39 min·Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi·30 sec
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
9
Turn right onto PA 54
3.0 mi·3 min·Continental Boulevard
10
Turn right onto US 11
2.1 mi·3 min·Northumberland Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
11
Continue on US 11
8.1 mi·11 min·Point Township Drive
12
Continue on US 11
0.9 mi·2 min·Front Street
13
Turn left onto US 11
512 ft·21 sec·King Street
14
Turn right onto US 11; PA 405
0.9 mi·1 min·Water Street
Use the right lane.
15
Continue on US 11
1.7 mi·2 min·Susquehanna Trail
16
Turn left onto US 11; US 15
3.4 mi·6 min·North Susquehanna Trail
Use the left lane.
17
Continue on US 522
0.4 mi·48 sec·US 522
Use the straight lane.
18
Continue on US 522
10 mi·12 min·US 522
19
Turn left onto US 522
31 mi·36 min·West Market Street
20
Take the exit onto US 522
5.0 mi·6 min·US 522
21
Take the exit
0.1 mi·20 sec
Toward PA 655: Reedsville, Belleville
22
Turn sharp right onto PA 655
0.2 mi·25 sec·PA 655
23
Turn left onto Tea Creek Road
0.8 mi·1 min·Tea Creek Road
24
Continue on Old US Route 322
0.3 mi·29 sec·Old US Route 322
25
Turn right onto Crossover Lane
54 ft·2 sec·Crossover Lane
26
Arrive at destination
Crossover Lane
Trip Plan
Given its manageable duration of under three hours, this drive is perfectly suited for a single day. Aim to depart in the morning to maximize your daylight hours and allow for a leisurely pace. With only one planned stop suggested, you have flexibility to add others as you see fit. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially as you approach the longest stretch of 35.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway, to ensure you don't need to backtrack for a gas station. The $23 fuel cost is a good estimate, but it's always wise to have a little extra buffer.
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 69.5 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 1h 21m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 35.5 miles.
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 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 69.5 miles or 1h 21m 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 22m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Church Hill, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, 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 City of Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 138.9 miles and 2h 54m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 31 miles from City of Scranton, 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.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 35.5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Place data sourced from public business listings. Hours and availability may vary.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 16
5 decision points cluster between mile 34 and 132.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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34 mi into trip|~42m in
Take the exit toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 151B
Toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
5
70.2 mi into trip|~1h 22m in
Take the exit toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
6
73.4 mi into trip|~1h 26m in|US 11 / Northumberland Street
Turn right onto US 11 / Northumberland Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
84.7 mi into trip|~1h 43m in|US 11; PA 405 / Water Street
Turn right onto US 11; PA 405 / Water Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
132.6 mi into trip|~2h 44m in|US 522
Take the exit onto US 522
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$23.03 one way
$46.06 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg49 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$25.22
$50.44
premium
$4.93
$26.94
$53.88
diesel
$5.61
$30.67
$61.33
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: 48.6 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $15 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
41.7
0
$14.58
$6.67
Efficient EV
34.7
0
$12.15
$5.56
EV Truck/SUV
55.6
0
$19.45
$8.89
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.
Forecast as of Apr 17, 2026
Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Late night
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Fog
W 3 mph13% chanceLive forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Destination
Church Hill, PA
Late night
in Church Hill on Sunday
Local time
3:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
17 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 54m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, rather than a monotonous interstate grind. With only a 12% highway share, you'll spend most of your time on roads that require more attention. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 35.5 miles on the Keystone Shortway, offering a brief period of more consistent travel before the turns pick up again. This profile means the road's character will likely change frequently, keeping you engaged as you transition between different types of local and highway segments.
Only 12% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
26 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 35.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 16 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 34 miles in.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 138.9 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.4 miles (US 11 / Northumberland Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Church Hill, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Washingtonville along the way.
Washingtonville
70.2 mi in|~1h 22m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 54m. Total distance: 138.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 54m drive, comfortable solo distance.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 35.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Church Hill, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 34 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 70.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 73.4 miles (US 11 / Northumberland Street): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Church Hill, PA before heading back.
