Origin
Denver, PA
Morning in Denver on Friday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
61°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Denver, 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
2h 15m
Distance
107.4 mi
173 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$18
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 6m
★
6 AM
2h 15m
8 AM
2h 34m
10 AM
2h 22m
12 PM
2h 20m
3 PM
2h 23m
5 PM
2h 33m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Denver, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Denver, PA to Scranton, PA covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on North 6th Street, South Ridge Road, Fritztown Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $17.81 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.
Midpoint
53.7 miles from Denver, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 7m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 15m. Total distance: 107.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 15m drive with frequent turns across 107.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 34 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North 6th Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Denver, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Denver, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North 6th Street | — | — |
| South Ridge Road | — | — |
| Fritztown Road | — | — |
| Columbia Avenue | — | — |
| Penn Avenue | — | — |
| Mull Avenue | — | — |
| Van Reed Road | — | — |
| Spring Ridge Drive | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
North 6th Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Main Street
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn right onto North 6th Street
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
North 6th Street
3
Continue on South Ridge Road
3.4 mi
·
7 min
·
South Ridge Road
4
Continue on Fritztown Road
4.1 mi
·
7 min
·
Fritztown Road
5
Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Columbia Avenue
6
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
·
Penn Avenue
7
Turn slight left onto Mull Avenue
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Mull Avenue
8
Continue on Van Reed Road
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Van Reed Road
9
Continue on Spring Ridge Drive
0.1 mi
·
19 sec
·
Spring Ridge Drive
10
Take the ramp left toward US 222 North: Allentown
0.1 mi
·
18 sec
·
US 222 North: Allentown
11
Merge slight left
4.5 mi
·
6 min
12
Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
PA 61 North: Pottsville
13
Turn right onto Pottsville Pike
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
14
Continue on South Centre Avenue
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Centre Avenue
15
Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Pottsville Pike
16
Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
0.6 mi
·
44 sec
·
Shoemaker Avenue
17
Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Pike
18
Continue on South 4th Street
0.3 mi
·
19 sec
·
South 4th Street
19
Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Pottsville Pike
20
Continue on Centre Turnpike
11 mi
·
12 min
·
Centre Turnpike
21
Continue on Route 61 South
3.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
22
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
23
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
24
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
25
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
26
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 81 North: Hazleton
27
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
28
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
29
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
30
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
31
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
32
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
33
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
34
Arrive at your destination
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 53.7 miles from Denver, PA, or about 1h 7m into the drive.
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 24 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 53.7 miles or 1h 7m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 51m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Denver, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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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 Denver, PA
This is one driving day of about 107.4 miles and 2h 15m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 24 miles from Denver, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 53.7 mi from Denver, PA · 1h 7m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
54 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 24 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 53.7 miles from Denver, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around 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
$17.81 one way
$35.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
38 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $19.50 | $39.00 |
| premium | $4.93 | $20.83 | $41.66 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $23.71 | $47.43 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$18
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$43–$68
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 37.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $11 in charging · 0 stops · 66% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 32.2 | 0 | $11.28 | $5.16 |
| Efficient EV | 26.9 | 0 | $9.40 | $4.30 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 43 | 0 | $15.04 | $6.87 |
Gas CO2
38 kg
EV CO2
13 kg (66% 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 Friday
Local time
7:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°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
18 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
2h 15m 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 Denver, PA to Scranton, PA covers 107.4 miles and takes about 2h 15m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North 6th Street, South Ridge Road, Fritztown Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 53.7 miles from Denver, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $17.81 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.
The drive from Denver, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 15m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Denver, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Denver, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
How this page is built
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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