Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Hollenback, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
46.7 mi
75 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 21m
★
6 AM
1h 28m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Hollenback, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
City of Scranton, PA to Hollenback, PA is 46.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 28 minutes via Roosevelt Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, offering a mixed driving experience. It's a straightforward journey that's easily manageable within a single day. You'll find the route to be practical, making it a good option for a quick regional excursion without extensive planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Highway | 13.8 mi | 23m |
| State Route 4002 | 9.4 mi | 22m |
| Morgan Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| PA 87 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| PA 187 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| PA 92 | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 2.6 mi | 4m |
| Winola Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Highway
— 13.8 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Hollenback, PA.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Adams Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 11; PA 307
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit onto PA 307
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 307
Toward PA 307 North
Use the slight right lane.
6
Turn left onto PA 307
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Keyser Avenue
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto PA 307
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Morgan Highway
8
Turn straight onto PA 307
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Winola Road
9
Continue on PA 307
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Airport Drive
10
Continue on PA 307
9.8 mi
·
17 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
11
Continue on PA 92
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 92
12
Turn left onto US 6
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Merge onto US 6
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto PA 87
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 87
Use the left lane.
15
Continue on SR 4002
9.4 mi
·
22 min
·
State Route 4002
16
Turn right onto PA 187
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 187
17
Arrive at destination
PA 187
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 26.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
3 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 307
Take the exit onto PA 307 toward PA 307 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 307 North
7
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
5
26.1 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
US 6 / Roosevelt Highway
Merge onto US 6 / Roosevelt Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.74 one way
$15.48 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.48 | $16.96 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.06 | $18.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.31 | $20.62 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14 | 0 | $4.90 | $2.24 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.09 | $1.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.7 | 0 | $6.54 | $2.99 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
Hollenback, PA
Late night in Hollenback on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
1 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
1h 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route features a mixed drive, with 47% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Roosevelt Highway, State Route 4002, and Morgan Highway. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll experience is 13.8 miles along Roosevelt Highway. Expect a blend of road types, transitioning between faster-paced highway sections and more local road segments as you progress toward Hollenback.
47% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 13.8 mi on Roosevelt Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (47%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 13.8 miles on Roosevelt Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 3.2 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Hollenback, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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