Origin
New Philadelphia, PA
Morning in New Philadelphia on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Philadelphia, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 27m
Distance
63.7 mi
102 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$11
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
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.
New Philadelphia, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
New Philadelphia, PA to City of Scranton, PA is 63.7 miles and takes about 1h 27m via I 81, with a fuel budget near $11 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, making it a straightforward, same-day excursion. The drive is predominantly on the interstate, offering a quick connection between these two points. Given its short duration and minimal stops, it's ideal for a quick transfer or an add-on to another regional exploration.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 49.9 mi | 59m |
| Valley Street | 5.8 mi | 9m |
| Tuscarora Mountain Drive | 2.5 mi | 6m |
| Catawissa Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Grier Avenue | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Lakeside Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Barnesville Drive | 0.5 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 49.9 mi, about 59m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Philadelphia, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Water Street
120 ft
·
5 sec
·
Water Street
2
Turn right onto US 209
5.8 mi
·
9 min
·
Valley Street
3
Turn left onto Catawissa Street
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Catawissa Street
4
Continue on Tuscarora Mountain Drive
2.5 mi
·
6 min
·
Tuscarora Mountain Drive
5
Turn left onto PA 54
0.5 mi
·
55 sec
·
Barnesville Drive
6
Continue on Grier Avenue
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Grier Avenue
7
Continue on Lakeside Avenue
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Lakeside Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
9
Merge onto I 81
50 mi
·
59 min
·
I 81
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
11
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
12
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.8 miles from New Philadelphia, 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 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 63.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 209 / Valley Street
Turn right onto US 209 / Valley Street
Navigation decision point
3
5.8 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Catawissa Street
Turn left onto Catawissa Street
Navigation decision point
3
9.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
PA 54 / Barnesville Drive
Turn left onto PA 54 / Barnesville Drive
Navigation decision point
4
62.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 24m in
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 307
7
63.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m 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
$10.56 one way
$21.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.57 | $23.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.35 | $24.71 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $14.06 | $28.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$11
Estimated CO2 emission: 22.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 19.1 | 0 | $6.69 | $3.06 |
| Efficient EV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.57 | $2.55 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.5 | 0 | $8.92 | $4.08 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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
Morning in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
7:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
2 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
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.
What kind of drive is this?
You'll spend about 78% of this 63.7-mile drive on the interstate, primarily I 81. The longest continuous stretch on the highway is 49.9 miles. After leaving I 81, you'll transition to surface streets like Valley Street and Tuscarora Mountain Drive for the final portion of the trip. Expect typical interstate cruising with a higher density of exits and traffic as you approach Scranton.
78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 49.9 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Valley Street. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 209 / Valley Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from New Philadelphia, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 27m with 78% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 209 / Valley Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Catawissa Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (PA 54 / Barnesville Drive): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 27m. Total distance: 63.7 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 (78%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 49.9 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 209 / Valley Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.8 miles (Catawissa Street): Navigation decision point; at 9.8 miles (PA 54 / Barnesville Drive): Navigation decision point.
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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