Origin
Freeland, PA
Evening in Freeland on Friday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Freeland, 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
55m
Distance
39.7 mi
64 km
Drive Score
7/10
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 56m
8 AM
1h 5m
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.
Freeland, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Freeland, PA to Scranton, PA covers 39.7 miles and takes about 55m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, East Butler Drive, North Hunter Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 29.2 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $6.58 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 55m. Total distance: 39.7 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 (73%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 55m highway drive covering 39.7 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and East Butler Drive. The longest continuous stretch is about 29.2 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 18 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 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and East Butler Drive. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Centre Street.
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 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Centre Street
Turn left onto Centre Street
Navigation decision point
5
8.6 mi into trip
|
~15m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
39.1 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
39.5 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
39.7 mi into trip
|
~55m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 29.2 mi | 36m |
| East Butler Drive | 3.1 mi | 5m |
| North Hunter Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| South Mountain Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| South Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 29.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Freeland, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
92 ft
·
12 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto Centre Street
183 ft
·
12 sec
·
Centre Street
3
Turn right onto South Street
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
South Street
4
Continue on East Butler Drive
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
East Butler Drive
5
Turn straight
204 ft
·
5 sec
6
Turn straight onto PA 309
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Hunter Highway
7
Continue on PA 309
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mountain Boulevard
8
Turn left onto South Main Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Road
9
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Blue Ridge Trail
10
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
11
Merge onto I 81
29 mi
·
36 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
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
15
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
16
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
17
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
18
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.8 mi from Freeland, PA · 29m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39.7 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.8 miles from Freeland, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Scranton, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.58 one way
$13.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.21 | $14.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.70 | $15.40 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.77 | $17.53 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.9 | 0 | $4.17 | $1.91 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.47 | $1.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.9 | 0 | $5.56 | $2.54 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Evening in Scranton on Friday
Local time
7:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Mostly Sunny
N 8 mph
13% chance
Live forecast
55°F
Hudson, PA
20 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
31 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
55m 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 Freeland, PA to Scranton, PA covers 39.7 miles and takes about 55m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, East Butler Drive, North Hunter Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.8 miles from Freeland, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $6.58 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 55m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Centre Street): Navigation decision point; at 8.6 miles: Navigation decision point; at 39.1 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Freeland, 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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