Fountain Hill, PA to Scranton, PA is 72 miles and takes about 1h 37m via PA-33, I 380, and Keystone Shortway, with a fuel budget near $12 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a straightforward drive, mostly on highways, making it a quick and easy connection. You'll find it’s a practical choice for a short hop, especially if you're looking to get from point A to point B efficiently without much fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
36 miles from Fountain Hill, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 51m into the drive
.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
PA-33
22 mi
27m
I 380
18.5 mi
20m
Keystone Shortway
8.6 mi
10m
State Route 307
6.4 mi
9m
Easton Avenue
4.4 mi
7m
PA 33
3.1 mi
4m
Moosic Street
2.2 mi
4m
Center Street
1.1 mi
2m
Longest stretch:
PA-33
— 22 mi, about 27m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Fountain Hill, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Broadway
1.0 mi·1 min·Broadway
2
Turn right onto PA 412
0.2 mi·38 sec·West 3rd Street
3
Turn left onto Fahy Bridge
0.4 mi·42 sec·Fahy Bridge
4
Turn right onto Center Street
1.1 mi·2 min·Center Street
5
Turn right onto East Elizabeth Avenue
0.3 mi·41 sec·East Elizabeth Avenue
6
Turn left onto Easton Avenue
4.4 mi·7 min·Easton Avenue
7
Continue on William Penn Highway
0.7 mi·1 min·William Penn Highway
8
Take the ramp
0.4 mi·46 sec
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
9
Merge onto PA 33
22 mi·27 min·PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33
3.1 mi·4 min·PA 33
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, HazletonUse the left lane.
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi·52 sec
Toward I 80 West: HazletonUse the left lane.
12
Merge onto I 80
8.6 mi·10 min·Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi·46 sec
Exit 293Toward I 380 North: Scranton
14
Continue on I 380
19 mi·20 min·I 380
15
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
16
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi·1 min·Scranton-Pocono Highway
17
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi·9 min·State Route 307
18
Continue on PA 307
2.2 mi·4 min·Moosic Street
19
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
0.3 mi·50 sec·US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
20
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi·35 sec·Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
21
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
22
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Given this is a short, under-two-hour drive, you have a lot of flexibility with your departure time. Leaving anytime in the morning or early afternoon should get you to Scranton with plenty of daylight remaining. With only 72 miles and an estimated fuel cost of $12, you won't need to worry too much about frequent fuel stops. The longest stretch without a major change is 22 miles on PA-33, so plan for any quick breaks before or after that segment.
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 36 miles from Fountain Hill, PA, or about 51m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 22 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 16 miles or 25m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 36 miles or 51m 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 20m
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 Fountain Hill, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Fountain Hill, PA
This is one driving day of about 72 miles and 1h 37m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 16 miles from Fountain Hill, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on PA-33 for about 22 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 14
5 decision points cluster between mile 8 and 42.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8 mi into trip|~15m in
Take the ramp toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
Navigation decision point
Toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg
5
8.4 mi into trip|~16m in|PA 33 / PA-33
Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
30.3 mi into trip|~43m in|PA 33
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
33.4 mi into trip|~48m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
5
42.5 mi into trip|~59m in
Take the exit toward I 380 North: Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.94 one way
$23.87 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg25 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$13.07
$26.15
premium
$4.93
$13.96
$27.93
diesel
$5.61
$15.90
$31.79
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging
· 0 stops
· 68% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
21.6
0
$7.56
$3.46
Efficient EV
18
0
$6.30
$2.88
EV Truck/SUV
28.8
0
$10.08
$4.61
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 kg (68% 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 19, 2026
Origin
Fountain Hill, PA
Morning
in Fountain Hill on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Bangor, PA
36 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
23 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 37m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...
20 mi from route
~49 min detour
$10
near mile 34.7
Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026
Park Closure: Dingmans Falls Trail, Road, and Access Closed for Bridge Replacement
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
This route is predominantly highway driving, with 70% of the 72 miles on major roads. You'll experience a longest stretch of 22 miles on PA-33 before transitioning to I 380. Expect a mostly highway profile with a moderate number of exits. The shift from PA-33 to I 380 will feel like a natural progression onto a more major interstate.
70% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 22 mi on PA-33.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA-33 and I 380. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in.
Driving Effort7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 72 miles you will encounter 14 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 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Fountain Hill, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 37m. Total distance: 72 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 37m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (70%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 22 miles on PA-33. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 Scranton, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 8 miles: Navigation decision point; at 8.4 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 30.3 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scranton, PA before heading back.
