Origin
Hollenback, PA
Late night in Hollenback on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hollenback, PA to City of Scranton, 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 27m
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 27m
8 AM
1h 41m
10 AM
1h 32m
12 PM
1h 31m
3 PM
1h 33m
5 PM
1h 40m
8 PM
1h 23m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hollenback, PA
Kai
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Hollenback, PA to City of Scranton, PA is 46.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 27 minutes via Roosevelt Highway, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania, covering ground in the Northeast region. Expect a mixed drive that balances efficiency with local road navigation. It's a straightforward journey, ideal for a single-day excursion without feeling rushed. Consider this route if you're looking for a practical connection between these two points in the state.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Highway | 14.3 mi | 24m |
| State Route 4002 | 9 mi | 21m |
| Morgan Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| PA 87 | 3.6 mi | 5m |
| PA 187 | 3.6 mi | 6m |
| Pennsylvania Route 92 | 2.9 mi | 5m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| Winola Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Highway
— 14.3 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hollenback, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 187
3.6 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 187
2
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
47 sec
3
Turn slight right
228 ft
·
6 sec
4
Continue on State Route 4002
9.0 mi
·
21 min
·
State Route 4002
5
Continue on PA 87
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 87
6
Take the ramp
290 ft
·
8 sec
Toward US 6 East
7
Merge onto US 6
4.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto US 6
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Toward US 6 Bypass East: Scranton
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto PA 92
2.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Pennsylvania Route 92
Use the right lane.
10
Continue on PA 92
1.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
11
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 307
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
12
Keep slight right at fork onto PA 307
6.7 mi
·
11 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
13
Continue on PA 307
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Airport Drive
14
Turn straight onto PA 307
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Winola Road
15
Turn slight right onto PA 307
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Morgan Highway
Use the left lane.
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Keyser Avenue
Use the left lane.
17
Take the ramp onto PA 307
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
PA 307
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
Use the right lane.
18
Merge onto US 11; PA 307
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
19
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
20
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
21
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lackawanna Avenue
22
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
23
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
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 23.3 miles from Hollenback, 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 145 decision points cluster between mile 16.6 and 46 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
16.6 mi into trip
|
~34m in
|
US 6 / Roosevelt Highway
Merge onto US 6 / Roosevelt Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
23.2 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
PA 92 / Pennsylvania Route 92
Turn right onto PA 92 / Pennsylvania Route 92
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
7
43.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
43.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 21m in
|
PA 307
Take the ramp onto PA 307 toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
6
46 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right 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
City of Scranton, PA
Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
3:31 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 3 to 14 mph
3% chance
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
32 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
1h 27m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This 46.7-mile route offers a mixed drive experience, with 46% of it on highways. You'll encounter stretches on Roosevelt Highway, State Route 4002, and Morgan Highway, providing a varied driving feel. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll navigate is 14.3 miles on Roosevelt Highway. This means you'll get a taste of faster-paced travel alongside more local road sections. The character of the drive changes as you progress, shifting from more open highway driving to areas with more local traffic.
46% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
23 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 14.3 mi on Roosevelt Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 16.6 miles in near US 6 / Roosevelt Highway.
Driving Effort
9/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 46.7 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 16.6 miles (US 6 / Roosevelt Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (PA 92 / Pennsylvania Route 92): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 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 27m. Total distance: 46.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 27m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 14.3 miles on Roosevelt Highway. 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 City of 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 16.6 miles (US 6 / Roosevelt Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 23.2 miles (PA 92 / Pennsylvania Route 92): Lane positioning matters here; at 43.4 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 City of Scranton, 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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