This 121.1-mile drive from Mill Hall, PA, to the City of Scranton, PA, will take you about 2 hours and 21 minutes. Primarily utilizing the Keystone Shortway and I-81, you'll find that about 27% of the journey is on highways, making it a manageable one-day trip. The estimated fuel cost for this route is around $20. Given its relatively short duration and the mix of road types, this drive is well-suited for a single day, allowing for flexibility in your departure time and pacing. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entirety of this trip.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
60.5 miles from Mill Hall, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 8m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Keystone Shortway
81.5 mi
1h 28m
I 81
32.4 mi
39m
Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
3 mi
4m
Nittany Valley Drive
1.1 mi
1m
River Street
1 mi
1m
Main Street
0.3 mi
<1m
Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi
<1m
Longest stretch:
Keystone Shortway
— 81.5 mi, about 1h 28m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mill Hall, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
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Start on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.2 mi·23 sec·Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
0.3 mi·47 sec·Main Street
3
Turn left onto PA 64
1.1 mi·1 min·Nittany Valley Drive
4
Turn left onto PA 477
371 ft·9 sec·Long Run Road
5
Take the ramp
0.2 mi·32 sec
6
Continue on US 220
3.0 mi·4 min·Frank D O'Reilly Jr Highway
7
Take the exit
0.4 mi·47 sec
8
Merge onto I 80
81 mi·1 hr 28 min·Keystone Shortway
9
Take the exit
0.7 mi·1 min
Exit 260BToward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
10
Merge onto I 81
32 mi·39 min·I 81
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
12
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
13
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi·18 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Trip Plan
For this 2-hour and 21-minute trip, a morning departure is ideal to maximize your time in Scranton. With no planned stops, you can easily complete this 121.1-mile drive in one day. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, especially before heading onto the 81.5-mile stretch of the Keystone Shortway, as services might be less frequent. The estimated fuel cost of $20 is quite reasonable, but it's always wise to have a buffer. This route's flexibility means you can depart whenever suits your schedule best.
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 60.5 miles from Mill Hall, PA, or about 1h 8m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 81.5 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 27 miles or 32m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 60.5 miles or 1h 8m 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 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Mill Hall, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Mill Hall, PA
This is one driving day of about 121.1 miles and 2h 21m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 27 miles from Mill Hall, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Keystone Shortway for about 81.5 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 9
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.4 and 120.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
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0.4 mi into trip|~1m in|PA 64 / Nittany Valley Drive
Turn left onto PA 64 / Nittany Valley Drive
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip|~2m in|PA 477 / Long Run Road
Turn left onto PA 477 / Long Run Road
Navigation decision point
4
4.8 mi into trip|~7m in
Take the exit
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
5
86.7 mi into trip|~1h 37m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
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120.9 mi into trip|~2h 20m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.08 one way
$40.15 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg42 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$21.99
$43.98
premium
$4.93
$23.49
$46.97
diesel
$5.61
$26.74
$53.47
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$20
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$45–$70
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 42.4 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
EV Charging Along Route
20 DC fast chargers
· Coverage: excellent
Exxon - Tesla Supercharger
Milton, PA
Tesla
16 DCFC
URBN Flavourhaus Lamar - Tesla Supercharger
Mill Hall, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Shell Station - Tesla Supercharger
Drums, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Laurel Mall - Tesla Supercharger
Hazleton, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Wilkes-Barre Township Commons - Tesla Supercharger
Wilkes-Barre Township, PA
Tesla
12 DCFC
Scranton, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Scranton Carbondale Hwy
Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 67% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
36.3
0
$12.72
$5.81
Efficient EV
30.3
0
$10.60
$4.84
EV Truck/SUV
48.4
0
$16.95
$7.75
Gas CO2
42 kg
EV CO2
14 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Forecast as of Apr 18, 2026
Origin
Mill Hall, PA
Afternoon
in Mill Hall on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
52°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon
in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
1:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
66°F
Mechanicsville, PA
61 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
9 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
2h 21m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for much of this 121.1-mile journey. While there are highway segments, including an 81.5-mile stretch on the Keystone Shortway, the overall profile suggests a route with frequent changes in direction and speed. The 27% highway share means you'll transition between faster-paced road sections and more involved local driving. This blend offers a dynamic driving experience, keeping you engaged as you navigate from Mill Hall to Scranton.
Only 27% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 81.5 mi on Keystone Shortway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near PA 64 / Nittany Valley Drive.
Driving Effort4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 21m drive. You will face about 9 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 (PA 64 / Nittany Valley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (PA 477 / Long Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 21m. Total distance: 121.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 81.5 miles on Keystone Shortway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (PA 64 / Nittany Valley Drive): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles (PA 477 / Long Run Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Scranton, PA before heading back.
