Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 15m
Distance
48.1 mi
77 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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.
Red Hill, PA
Malcoln Oliveira
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
This 48.1-mile drive from Red Hill to the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward journey that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 15 minutes. Designed as a single-day trip, it primarily utilizes PA 118 and I-81, with Memorial Highway also part of the route. You'll find that 77% of this drive is on the highway, making it a relatively quick transit. The estimated fuel cost is around $8, which is quite economical for a trip of this length. Given its brevity and focused highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick connection between locations within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 118 | 17.8 mi | 25m |
| I 81 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Memorial Highway | 6.3 mi | 13m |
| PA 309 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Dark Hollow Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Red Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| PA 115 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
Start on Kersteen Road
Turn left onto T655
Turn straight onto Dark Hollow Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 118
Turn right onto PA 415
Enter roundabout onto PA 415
Continue on PA 415
Continue on PA 309
Continue on PA 115
Take the exit
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
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.1 miles from Red Hill, 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 48 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto T655 / Red Hill Road
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto PA 118
Navigation decision point
Enter roundabout onto PA 415 / Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
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
$7.85 one way
$15.69 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $8.63 | $17.26 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.21 | $18.42 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $10.23 | $20.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.4 | 0 | $5.05 | $2.31 |
| Efficient EV | 12 | 0 | $4.21 | $1.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.2 | 0 | $6.73 | $3.08 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Evening in Red Hill on Sunday
Local time
7:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy then Rain Showers Likely
Destination
Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
7:12 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°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.
Expect a highway-focused drive for the majority of this 48.1-mile trip. With 77% of the route on highways like I-81, you'll experience stretches of consistent speed. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 17.8 miles on PA 118, offering a good period of steady driving. While predominantly highway, the transition between PA 118 and I-81 means you'll get a mix of state road driving and interstate cruising, making for a generally efficient but varied experience behind the wheel.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 118 and I 81. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near T655 / Red Hill Road.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 15m drive. You will face about 8 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 (T655 / Red Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 3 miles (PA 118): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (PA 415 / Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 15m. Total distance: 48.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (77%). Straightforward navigation.
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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