Traveling from New Holland to Scranton covers 128.1 miles and typically takes about 2 hours and 18 minutes. Since this is a manageable distance, you can easily complete the journey in a single day without needing an overnight stay. You will navigate via South Railroad Avenue, Division Highway, and PA 61 North to reach your destination within the same Northeast region. Budgeting approximately $21 for fuel should cover your transit costs effectively. Because this route relies on local roads rather than major interstates, it serves as a straightforward day trip that allows for a steady pace through Pennsylvania.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
62.8 miles from New Holland, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day
, about 1h 23m into the drive
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Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
I 81
59.6 mi
1h 10m
US 222
19.4 mi
24m
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi
18m
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi
12m
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi
5m
South Railroad Avenue
3.5 mi
6m
Route 61 South
3 mi
3m
Division Highway
2.2 mi
3m
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Holland, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Grant Street
163 ft·9 sec·Grant Street
2
Turn right onto South Railroad Avenue
3.5 mi·6 min·South Railroad Avenue
3
At end of road, turn left onto US 322
2.2 mi·3 min·Division Highway
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi·32 sec
5
Merge onto US 222
8.4 mi·9 min·US 222
6
Continue on US 222
11 mi·15 min·US 222
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi·49 sec
Toward PA 61 North: Centre AvenueUse the straight / right lanes.
8
Turn straight onto PA 61
1.1 mi·1 min·Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on PA 61
4.7 mi·6 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·South Centre Avenue
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on PA 61
3.2 mi·3 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Continue on PA 61
0.6 mi·43 sec·Shoemaker Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Continue on PA 61
2.3 mi·2 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight / right lanes.
14
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·19 sec·South 4th Street
15
Continue on PA 61
4.2 mi·5 min·Pottsville Pike
Use the straight lane.
16
Continue on PA 61
11 mi·12 min·Centre Turnpike
Use the straight lane.
17
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi·3 min·Route 61 South
18
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi·18 sec·Pottsville Boulevard
19
Continue on PA 61
1.5 mi·2 min·South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
20
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi·1 min·Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
21
Continue on PA 61
4.8 mi·5 min·Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
22
Take the exit
0.3 mi·40 sec
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
23
Merge onto I 81
60 mi·1 hr 10 min·I 81
24
Take the exit
0.2 mi·22 sec
Toward PA 307
25
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi·1 min·River Street
26
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi·31 sec·Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
27
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi·17 sec·Adams Avenue
28
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi·25 sec·Biden Street
29
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft·4 sec·Wyoming Avenue
30
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Trip Plan
Since this is a turn-heavy route without highway stretches, plan your departure for daylight hours to ensure better visibility on local roads. You have the flexibility to make this a one-day trip, but keep in mind that the lack of highway miles means your average speed will be lower than expected. Given the 2 hour and 18 minute duration, try to time your departure to avoid peak local traffic on the smaller roads. A smart strategy is to check your fuel levels before leaving New Holland, as local routes may not offer the same density of gas stations as major interstates. Keep your navigation system updated to help manage the frequent turns required along the way.
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 62.8 miles from New Holland, PA, or about 1h 23m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 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 28 miles or 40m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 62.8 miles or 1h 23m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 2h 11m
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 New Holland, 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 New Holland, PA
This is one driving day of about 125.7 miles and 2h 39m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 28 miles from New Holland, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 59.6 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 12
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 125.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip|~0m in|South Railroad Avenue
Turn right onto South Railroad Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
25.4 mi into trip|~35m in
Take the exit toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue
7
125 mi into trip|~2h 38m in|Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
125.5 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
125.6 mi into trip|~2h 39m in|Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$20.84 one way
$41.68 round trip
$4.21/gal25.4 MPG avg44 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.61
$22.82
$45.65
premium
$4.93
$24.38
$48.76
diesel
$5.61
$27.75
$55.51
Estimated Tolls: $0.74
Centre Turnpike
(10.6 mi)$0.74
Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$21
Tolls
$1
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$47–$72
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 44 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $13 in charging
· 0 stops
· 66% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
37.7
0
$13.20
$6.03
Efficient EV
31.4
0
$11.00
$5.03
EV Truck/SUV
50.3
0
$17.60
$8.04
Gas CO2
44 kg
EV CO2
15 kg (66% 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 14, 2026
Origin
New Holland, PA
Morning
in New Holland on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Destination
Scranton, PA
Morning
in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
6:22 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
SW 12 mph27% chanceLive forecast
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:09PM EDT until April 14 at 3:15PM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 3:04PM EDT until April 14 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
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
37 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
2h 39m 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.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
The Appalachian Trail is a 2,190+ mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. Conceived in 1921, built by p...
22 mi from route
~54 min detour
Free
near mile 52
Park Closure: List of trail closures post-Hurricane Helene
Caution: Black Bears Frequenting the McAfee Knob Area in Virginia
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous interstate cruise. With a highway share of 0%, you will spend the entire 128.1 miles navigating secondary roads that demand your full attention. This route lacks long, uninterrupted stretches, meaning the road character remains technical and engaging from start to finish. You should be prepared for frequent transitions as you move between local thoroughfares like Division Highway and PA 61 North. It is a drive that requires focus, making it a distinct departure from the typical highway slog.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
30 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 59.6 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and US 222. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near South Railroad Avenue.
Driving Effort6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 125.7 miles you will encounter 12 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: near the start (South Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 125 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 2h 39m. Total distance: 125.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 59.6 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Expect about $0.74 in tolls one way, starting with Centre Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.
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.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (South Railroad Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 25.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 125 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes — Appalachian National Scenic Trail. 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.
