Trip from Airville, PA to City of Scranton, PA

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Drive Time

3h 20m

Distance

146.5 mi

236 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$24

one way

EV Charging

station data

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 36 min

4 AM

3h 9m ★

6 AM

3h 21m

8 AM

3h 45m

10 AM

3h 29m

12 PM

3h 27m

3 PM

3h 31m

5 PM

3h 44m

8 PM

3h 14m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Airville, PA

Haneul Trac

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

The drive from Airville, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 146.5 miles and takes about 3h 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 81, PA 183, Holtwood Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 59.6 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $24.29 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

73.2 miles from Airville, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 50m into the drive .

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Drive Character

The drive from Airville, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 146.5 miles and takes about 3h 20m, using a mix of highways and local roads.

Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.

There are about 35 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.

I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 59.6 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.5 miles in near PA 372 / Holtwood Road.

Route Complexity 7/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 15 significant decision points across 146.5 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 3.5 miles (PA 372 / Holtwood Road): Navigation decision point; at 26.8 miles (US 222; PA 272 / North Duke Street): Navigation decision point; at 58.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 15 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

3.5 mi into trip | ~5m in | PA 372 / Holtwood Road

Turn left onto PA 372 / Holtwood Road

Navigation decision point

26.8 mi into trip | ~45m in | US 222; PA 272 / North Duke Street

Turn left onto US 222; PA 272 / North Duke Street

Navigation decision point

58.4 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in

Take the exit toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

62.1 mi into trip | ~1h 32m in

Take the exit toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 17 Toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

146.3 mi into trip | ~3h 20m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 81	59.6 mi	1h 10m
PA 183	9.9 mi	15m
Holtwood Road	9.6 mi	13m
Lititz Pike	6.1 mi	11m
Willow Street Pike	6.1 mi	11m
Stiegel Pike	6 mi	6m
Lancaster Avenue	5.5 mi	6m
South College Street	5.5 mi	6m

Longest stretch: I 81 — 59.6 mi, about 1h 10m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Airville, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

Start on PA 74; PA 425

3.5 mi · 5 min · Delta Road

Turn left onto PA 372

9.6 mi · 13 min · Holtwood Road

Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

5.1 mi · 7 min · Lancaster Pike

Keep slight right at fork onto PA 272

0.4 mi · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike

Continue on PA 272

6.1 mi · 11 min · Willow Street Pike

Continue on US 222; PA 272

0.2 mi · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

Continue on US 222; PA 272

1.8 mi · 5 min · South Queen Street

Use the straight lane.

Turn right onto East Liberty Street

0.1 mi · 18 sec · East Liberty Street

Turn left onto US 222; PA 272

490 ft · 18 sec · North Duke Street

Continue on US 222; PA 272

6.1 mi · 11 min · Lititz Pike

Continue on PA 501

1.7 mi · 2 min · South Broad Street

Continue on PA 501

2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

Continue on PA 501

4.2 mi · 4 min · Furnace Hill Pike

Continue on PA 501

6.0 mi · 6 min · Stiegel Pike

Continue on PA 501

5.5 mi · 6 min · South College Street

Use the left / straight / right lanes.

Continue on PA 501

4.1 mi · 4 min · Lancaster Avenue

Continue on PA 501

1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

Continue on PA 501

0.2 mi · 31 sec · Lancaster Avenue

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 28 sec

Toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

Merge onto I 78; US 22

3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 25 sec

Exit 17 Toward PA 419: Rehrersburg Use the slight right lane.

Turn left onto PA 419

1.9 mi · 2 min · Four Point Road

Turn left onto PA 183

9.9 mi · 15 min · PA 183

Turn right onto PA 183

0.7 mi · 2 min · Pottsville Street

Turn left onto PA 61

2.9 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

Continue on PA 61

0.3 mi · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

Continue on PA 61

1.0 mi · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

Continue on PA 61

4.8 mi · 5 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

Use the straight lane.

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 40 sec

Toward I 81 North: Hazleton

Merge onto I 81

60 mi · 1 hr 10 min · I 81

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 22 sec

Toward PA 307

Turn left onto River Street

1.0 mi · 1 min · River Street

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

Use the straight / right lanes.

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.

The halfway point lands around 73.2 miles from Airville, PA, or about 1h 50m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 59.6 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 80 miles or 2h in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 73.2 miles or 1h 50m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 48m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near City of Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Airville, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Airville, PA

This is one driving day of about 146.5 miles and 3h 20m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Airville, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.

The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 59.6 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 73.2 mi from Airville, PA · 1h 50m into the drive

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Staten Island, NY

73 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

Staten Island, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Staten Island, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 73.2 miles from Airville, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in City of Scranton, PA

The final approach into City of Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around City of Scranton, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$24.29 one way

$48.58 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 51 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$26.60	$53.20
premium	$4.93	$28.41	$56.82
diesel	$5.61	$32.35	$64.69

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$24

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$49–$74

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 51.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $15 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	43.9	$15.38	$7.03
Efficient EV	36.6	$12.82	$5.86
EV Truck/SUV	58.6	$20.51	$9.38

Gas CO2

51 kg

EV CO2

17 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.

Forecast data refreshed 1 day ago

Origin

Airville, PA

Evening in Airville on Tuesday

Local time

8:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

78°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Evening in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

8:16 PM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

3h 20m 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Airville, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 146.5 miles and takes about 3h 20m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 81, PA 183, Holtwood Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 73.2 miles from Airville, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $24.29 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

The route from Airville, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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