Origin
Schuylkill Haven, PA
Morning in Schuylkill Haven on Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Schuylkill Haven, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 28m
Distance
72.6 mi
117 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Schuylkill Haven, PA
Michael Taccetta
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 72.6-mile drive from Schuylkill Haven to the City of Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a straightforward trip that can easily be completed in about 1 hour and 28 minutes. Designed as a single-day journey, this route won't require an overnight stop. You'll be spending about 86% of your time on highways, making it a predominantly fast-paced drive. The estimated fuel cost is around $12, which is quite budget-friendly for a trip of this distance. Both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, so you'll be staying within familiar territory for this segment.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 59.6 mi | 1h 10m |
| Joseph H. Long Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 5m |
| Route 61 South | 3 mi | 3m |
| South Claude A. Lord Boulevard | 1.5 mi | 2m |
| Pottsville Saint Clair Highway | 1 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Dock Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Pottsville Boulevard | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 59.6 mi, about 1h 10m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Schuylkill Haven, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on High Street
74 ft
·
5 sec
·
High Street
2
Turn right onto PA 443
82 ft
·
6 sec
·
East Main Street
3
Turn left onto PA 443
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Dock Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 61
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Center Avenue
5
Continue on PA 61
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
6
Continue on PA 61
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
7
Continue on PA 61
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
8
Continue on PA 61
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
9
Continue on PA 61
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
11
Merge onto I 81
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
·
I 81
12
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
13
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
14
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
36 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 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.3 miles from Schuylkill Haven, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 72.4 — 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
|
PA 443 / East Main Street
Turn right onto PA 443 / East Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
PA 61 / Center Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 61 / Center Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11.4 mi into trip
|
~14m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 81 North: Hazleton
4
71.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 26m in
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 307
7
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m 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
$12.04 one way
$24.07 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $13.18 | $26.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $14.08 | $28.16 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.03 | $32.06 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.62 | $3.48 |
| Efficient EV | 18.2 | 0 | $6.35 | $2.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29 | 0 | $10.16 | $4.65 |
Gas CO2
25 kg
EV CO2
8 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 Sunday
Local time
6:37 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph
3% chance
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
43 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 28m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this drive, with 86% of the route utilizing major roads. The majority of your journey will be on Interstate 81, where you'll encounter a continuous stretch of 59.6 miles. This means you can settle in for a consistent pace for a significant portion of your trip. While primarily highway, the route does incorporate other main roads like Joseph H. Long Boulevard and Route 61 South, offering a brief change of scenery before merging back onto faster thoroughfares.
86% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 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?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Joseph H. Long Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 443 / East Main Street.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Schuylkill Haven, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 28m with 86% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 443 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 61 / Center Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 72.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Straightforward navigation.
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.
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 (PA 443 / East Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 61 / Center Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 11.4 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.
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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