Origin
West Hazleton, PA
Morning in West Hazleton on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from West Hazleton, PA to 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
55m
Distance
43.1 mi
69 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 59m
12 PM
0h 58m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 53m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
West Hazleton, PA
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Trip Overview
This 45.1-mile drive from West Hazleton to Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a quick trip that can easily be completed in about 48 minutes. It's a straightforward, turn-heavy local drive, making it ideal for a single-day adventure without the need for an overnight stay. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $7, which is quite economical. Since both your origin and destination are within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you'll be navigating familiar territory. This route is perfect for those looking for an efficient and affordable connection between these two points.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 37.9 mi | 46m |
| Susquehanna Boulevard | 2.3 mi | 3m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| North Broad Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Adams Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Warren Street | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 37.9 mi, about 46m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Hazleton, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Warren Street
0.1 mi
·
26 sec
·
Warren Street
2
Turn right onto Monroe Avenue
204 ft
·
16 sec
·
Monroe Avenue
3
Turn left onto PA 93; PA 924
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
North Broad Street
4
Turn straight onto PA 93
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Susquehanna Boulevard
5
Take the exit
0.5 mi
·
1 min
6
Merge onto I 81
38 mi
·
46 min
·
I 81
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
8
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
11
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
12
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
22 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 43 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.5 miles from West Hazleton, 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 85 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 43 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Monroe Avenue
Turn right onto Monroe Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street
Turn left onto PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street
Navigation decision point
7
42.4 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
42.9 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
43 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.15 one way
$14.29 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.36 | $16.72 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.52 | $19.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 15.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.9 | 0 | $4.53 | $2.07 |
| Efficient EV | 10.8 | 0 | $3.77 | $1.72 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 17.2 | 0 | $6.03 | $2.76 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (67% 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
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
67°F
Hudson, PA
22 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
20 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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?
Expect a more engaging driving experience on this route, characterized by numerous turns rather than long stretches of highway. With 0% highway share, this is a true local road experience from start to finish. The longest uninterrupted stretch isn't noted, but the 'turn-heavy local drive' profile suggests you'll be constantly adjusting your course. This means you'll likely be experiencing a variety of road conditions and speeds as you navigate through towns and local areas. It's a drive that keeps you actively involved behind the wheel.
88% 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: 37.9 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and Susquehanna Boulevard. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Monroe Avenue.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 55m 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: at 0.1 miles (Monroe Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
About the Cities
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Full guide →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.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 43.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (88%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 37.9 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: at 0.1 miles (Monroe Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 93; PA 924 / North Broad Street): Navigation decision point; at 42.4 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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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