Origin
Almedia, PA
Afternoon in Almedia on Friday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Almedia, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 12m
Distance
56.9 mi
92 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 6m
★
6 AM
1h 12m
8 AM
1h 24m
10 AM
1h 16m
12 PM
1h 15m
3 PM
1h 17m
5 PM
1h 23m
8 PM
1h 9m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Almedia, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Almedia, PA to Scranton, PA is 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m via I 81, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. The drive is predominantly on major highways, making it a practical choice for a quick transit or a segment of a larger journey. Given its short duration and manageable cost, it's an accessible route for most travelers, whether you're heading out for the day or just passing through.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 12m. Total distance: 56.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (57%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This route features a mixed drive, with 57% of it on highways. You'll experience a significant stretch of 32.4 miles primarily on I 81, which provides a consistent, faster pace. The remainder of the journey incorporates roads like the Keystone Shortway and Columbia Boulevard, offering a change of scenery and pace as you approach your destination. This blend means you get the efficiency of interstate travel punctuated by more local road driving, allowing for a varied experience behind the wheel.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 13 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 32.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11 / Columbia Boulevard.
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 1h 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Columbia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56.3 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
US 11 / Columbia Boulevard
Turn right onto US 11 / Columbia Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
22.1 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
7
56.3 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
56.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
56.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Keystone Shortway | 18.9 mi | 21m |
| Columbia Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Bissetts Lane | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Adams Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 32.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Almedia, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Bissetts Lane
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Bissetts Lane
2
Turn right onto US 11
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Columbia Boulevard
Use the straight lane.
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 80 East: Hazleton
4
Merge onto I 80
19 mi
·
21 min
·
Keystone Shortway
5
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
6
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 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.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.5 mi from Almedia, PA · 35m into the drive
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 28.5 miles from Almedia, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
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
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Friday
Local time
3:41 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph
20% 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
12 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 12m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Almedia, PA to Scranton, PA covers 56.9 miles and takes about 1h 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, Columbia Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.5 miles from Almedia, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.43 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This is a straightforward 1h 12m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.4 miles (US 11 / Columbia Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 22.1 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 56.3 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Almedia, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh 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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