Origin
Shenandoah Heights, PA
Morning in Shenandoah Heights on Sunday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Shenandoah Heights, 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 17m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 11m
★
6 AM
1h 17m
8 AM
1h 29m
10 AM
1h 21m
12 PM
1h 20m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Shenandoah Heights, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Traveling from Shenandoah Heights to Scranton covers 57.4 miles and typically takes about 1 hour and 7 minutes. Since this trip is relatively short, it is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, meaning you won't need to worry about booking an overnight stay. You can expect to spend roughly $10 on fuel for the journey, making it a budget-friendly option for a quick transit between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. Because you will be navigating local roads like Union Court, Schuylkill Avenue, and Pennsylvania Avenue, the route requires your full attention compared to a simple interstate cruise. It is a straightforward transit that connects two distinct parts of the region efficiently.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 40.8 mi | 49m |
| Main Boulevard | 4.4 mi | 6m |
| CAN DO Expressway | 4 mi | 6m |
| Center Street | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| Shenandoah Highway | 2.1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Ringtown Boulevard | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Pennsylvania Avenue | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 40.8 mi, about 49m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah Heights, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Indiana Avenue
164 ft
·
12 sec
·
Indiana Avenue
2
Turn left onto Union Court
479 ft
·
26 sec
·
Union Court
3
At end of road, turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue
263 ft
·
11 sec
·
Schuylkill Avenue
4
Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Pennsylvania Avenue
5
At end of road, turn left onto PA 924
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Ringtown Boulevard
6
Turn slight right onto PA 924
2.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Shenandoah Highway
7
Continue on PA 339; PA 924
4.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Main Boulevard
8
Continue on PA 924
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
Center Street
9
Continue on PA 924
4.0 mi
·
6 min
·
CAN DO Expressway
10
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
11
Merge onto I 81
41 mi
·
49 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
28 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 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.4 miles from Shenandoah Heights, 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 56.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Union Court
Turn left onto Union Court
Navigation decision point
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Schuylkill Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Schuylkill Avenue
Navigation decision point
5
0.6 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 924 / Ringtown Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto PA 924 / Ringtown Boulevard
Navigation decision point
4
14.5 mi into trip
|
~24m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
7
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m 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
$9.43 one way
$18.87 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.33 | $20.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $11.04 | $22.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.56 | $25.13 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.1 | 0 | $5.97 | $2.73 |
| Efficient EV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.98 | $2.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.8 | 0 | $7.97 | $3.64 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
10:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph
20% chance
Live forecast
Dense Fog Advisory
Dense Fog Advisory issued April 17 at 4:51AM EDT until April 17 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
64°F
Slocum, PA
28 mi in
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
8 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 17m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway sprint, as this route features a 0% highway share. You will navigate a series of local streets and avenues that demand constant engagement and frequent steering adjustments. Because you are avoiding major interstates, the road character remains consistent and technical throughout the 57.4-mile stretch. This isn't a trip where you can set cruise control and relax; instead, you will be actively driving through the local landscape. The lack of high-speed stretches means your pace will be steady but dictated by the specific local roads you are following.
79% 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: 40.8 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
2/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Main Boulevard. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Union Court.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Shenandoah Heights, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 17m with 79% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Union Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Schuylkill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 924 / Ringtown Boulevard): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 17m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 40.8 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 (Union Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (Schuylkill Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (PA 924 / Ringtown Boulevard): 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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