Origin
Hempfield, PA
Morning in Hempfield on Monday
Local time
10:20 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Hempfield, PA to Scranton, PA
Drive Time
2h 30m
Distance
137.4 mi
221 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$23
one way
EV Charging
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station data
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 20m
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6 AM
2h 31m
8 AM
2h 51m
10 AM
2h 38m
12 PM
2h 36m
3 PM
2h 39m
5 PM
2h 50m
8 PM
2h 24m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hempfield, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Scranton, PA covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Hill Street, North Church Street, West Main Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $22.74 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
68.7 miles from Hempfield, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 15m into the drive .
Drive Character
Expect a 2h 30m drive with frequent turns across 137.4 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 38 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Hill 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.
Route Complexity
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Hempfield, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Hill Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| North Church Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| West Main Street | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| College Avenue | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| US 30 East | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| PA 501 | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Chester Road | Unavailable | Refreshing |
| Lititz Pike | Unavailable | Refreshing |
Per-road distance and duration are being refreshed from OSRM for this route.
Longest stretch:
Hill Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hempfield, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Summit Drive
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Summit Drive
2
Continue on Hill Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Hill Street
3
Turn right onto North Church Street
253 ft
·
15 sec
·
North Church Street
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.2 mi
·
27 sec
·
West Main Street
5
Turn left onto College Avenue
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
College Avenue
6
Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
US 30 East: Lancaster
7
Merge slight left
5.9 mi
·
8 min
8
Take the exit slight right toward PA 501
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
PA 501
9
Continue on Chester Road
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
Chester Road
10
Turn left onto Lititz Pike
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
Lititz Pike
11
Continue on South Broad Street
1.7 mi
·
2 min
·
South Broad Street
12
Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi
·
3 min
·
Furnace Hills Pike
13
Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Furnace Hill Pike
14
Continue on Stiegel Pike
6.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Stiegel Pike
15
Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi
·
6 min
·
South College Street
16
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
17
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi
·
1 min
·
Lancaster Avenue
18
Continue on Lancaster Avenue
0.2 mi
·
32 sec
·
Lancaster Avenue
19
Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
·
I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
20
Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.5 mi
·
4 min
·
William Penn Highway
21
Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
PA 419: Rehrersburg
22
Turn left onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Four Point Road
23
Turn left
9.9 mi
·
15 min
24
Turn right onto Pottsville Street
0.7 mi
·
2 min
·
Pottsville Street
25
Turn left onto Route 61 South
2.9 mi
·
3 min
·
Route 61 South
26
Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
0.3 mi
·
18 sec
·
Pottsville Boulevard
27
Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
28
Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
29
Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi
·
5 min
·
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
30
Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 81 North: Hazleton
31
Merge slight left
60 mi
·
1 hr 10 min
32
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
33
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
34
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
35
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
36
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
37
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
38
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.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 68.7 miles from Hempfield, PA, or about 1h 15m 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 80 miles or 1h 27m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 68.7 miles or 1h 15m 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 3m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Hempfield, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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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 Hempfield, PA
This is one driving day of about 137.4 miles and 2h 30m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Hempfield, 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.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 68.7 mi from Hempfield, PA · 1h 15m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
69 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 80 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 68.7 miles from Hempfield, 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
$22.74 one way
$45.47 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
48 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $24.88 | $49.76 |
| premium | $4.92 | $26.63 | $53.25 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $30.53 | $61.05 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$23
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$48–$73
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 48.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $14 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 41.2 | 0 | $14.43 | $6.60 |
| Efficient EV | 34.4 | 0 | $12.02 | $5.50 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 55 | 0 | $19.24 | $8.79 |
Gas CO2
48 kg
EV CO2
16 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 Monday
Local time
10:20 AM
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
5 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 30m 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 Hempfield, PA to Scranton, PA covers 137.4 miles and takes about 2h 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Hill Street, North Church Street, West Main Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 68.7 miles from Hempfield, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $22.74 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.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
The drive from Hempfield, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 2h 30m 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 Hempfield, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Hempfield, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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