Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
19 mi
31 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Georgetown, PA
Michael Taccetta
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Traveling from Georgetown to Scranton is a quick 19-mile journey that typically takes about 26 minutes to complete. Because of the short duration, this trip is ideal as a simple day excursion rather than an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via I-81, River Street, and Highland Park Boulevard, making this a very straightforward commute within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Budgeting roughly $3 for fuel should be plenty for this direct run. Whether you are heading out for business or a quick visit, this route offers a reliable, low-stress transit between the two locations.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 15.1 mi | 18m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Highland Park Boulevard | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| East Northampton Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wilkes-Barre Township Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| New Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~2,623 veh/hr typical
Quietest
2 AM
~223 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
11.8×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Georgetown, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
Start on East Northampton Street
Turn right onto New Street
Turn slight left
Turn straight onto PA 309 BUS
Turn right onto Highland Park Boulevard
Take the ramp
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 81; PA 309
Take the exit
Turn left onto River Street
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.3 and 18.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto New Street
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Merge onto I 81; PA 309
Merge point - match speed before joining
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$3.10 one way
$6.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $3.41 | $6.82 |
| premium | $4.86 | $3.64 | $7.28 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.99 | $0.91 |
| Efficient EV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.66 | $0.76 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.6 | 0 | $2.66 | $1.22 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Georgetown on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Afternoon in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
1:49 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Chance Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-focused experience with 80% of your time spent on main arteries. The longest uninterrupted stretch covers 15.1 miles on I-81, allowing you to settle into a consistent pace once you merge. As you transition from the local segments on River Street and Highland Park Boulevard, the drive shifts quickly from local roads to a more efficient interstate flow. It is a functional, no-nonsense path designed for speed and convenience rather than winding scenic detours. You will find that the road surface remains steady, keeping your focus strictly on the short, efficient transit ahead.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and River Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near New Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 26m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (New Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.6 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 2.5 miles (I 81; PA 309): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 26m. Total distance: 19 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Straightforward navigation.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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