Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 7m
Distance
52.7 mi
85 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
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.
Hometown, PA
Haneul Trac
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Hometown, PA to City of Scranton, PA is 52.7 miles and takes about 1h 7m via I 81, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward excursion. The route is primarily highway, so expect a quick and efficient transit between these two points. It's a short enough drive that you can easily make it a same-day trip, offering flexibility for your schedule.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 45.7 mi | 55m |
| Claremont Avenue | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Mile Hill Road | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lafayette 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 Hometown, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
Start on PA 54
Turn right onto PA 309
Continue on PA 309
Take the exit
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn left onto River Street
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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.
A short stop after about 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 26.3 miles from Hometown, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 52.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto PA 309 / Claremont Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Keep slight right at fork
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
$8.60 one way
$17.20 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $9.45 | $18.91 |
| premium | $4.86 | $10.09 | $20.18 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $11.21 | $22.42 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.53 | $2.53 |
| Efficient EV | 13.2 | 0 | $4.61 | $2.11 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 21.1 | 0 | $7.38 | $3.37 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Hometown on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
36°F
Patchy Drizzle
Destination
Afternoon in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
1:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 87% of the 52.7 miles on I 81. You'll experience a long stretch of 45.7 miles on I 81 before transitioning to surface roads like Claremont Avenue and Mile Hill Road. Expect to see a good number of exits on the main highway, indicating a well-trafficked corridor.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Claremont Avenue. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 309 / Claremont Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 7m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 309 / Claremont Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 5.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 7m. Total distance: 52.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 7m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). 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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