Origin
Newlin, PA
Afternoon in Newlin on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Newlin, 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 19m
Distance
70 mi
113 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 13m
★
6 AM
1h 19m
8 AM
1h 31m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 22m
3 PM
1h 24m
5 PM
1h 31m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newlin, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Newlin, PA to Scranton, PA covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 19m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Ringtown Mountain Road, Numedia Drive, Mill Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 19m. Total distance: 70 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 1h 19m drive with frequent turns across 70 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 21 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Ringtown Mountain Road 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 Newlin, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Newlin, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Ringtown Mountain Road | — | — |
| Numedia Drive | — | — |
| Mill Street | — | — |
| Mountain Road | — | — |
| Old Reading Road | — | — |
| Sycamore Drive | — | — |
| Mainville Drive | — | — |
| Main Mifflin Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Ringtown Mountain Road
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newlin, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Quaker Meeting House Road
39 ft
·
4 sec
·
Quaker Meeting House Road
2
Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ringtown Mountain Road
3
At the end of the road, turn right onto Numedia Drive
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Numedia Drive
4
Continue on Mill Street
0.3 mi
·
23 sec
·
Mill Street
5
Turn right onto Mountain Road
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Mountain Road
6
Turn left onto Old Reading Road
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Old Reading Road
7
Turn straight onto Sycamore Drive
3.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Sycamore Drive
8
At the end of the road, turn right onto Mainville Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mainville Drive
9
Turn left onto Main Mifflin Road
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Mifflin Road
10
Continue on West 3rd Street
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
West 3rd Street
11
Take the ramp slight right
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
12
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
14
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
39 min
15
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
PA 307
16
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
17
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
18
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.1 mi
·
17 sec
·
Adams Avenue
19
Turn left onto Biden Street
0.2 mi
·
25 sec
·
Biden Street
20
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
21
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 35 mi from Newlin, PA · 39m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
35 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 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 35 miles from Newlin, 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
$11.61 one way
$23.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
25 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.71 | $25.42 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.58 | $27.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.46 | $30.91 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 21 | 0 | $7.35 | $3.36 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.13 | $2.80 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 28 | 0 | $9.80 | $4.48 |
Gas CO2
24 kg
EV CO2
8 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
Afternoon in Scranton on Friday
Local time
12:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
1 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
1h 19m 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 Newlin, PA to Scranton, PA covers 70 miles and takes about 1h 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Ringtown Mountain Road, Numedia Drive, Mill Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 35 miles from Newlin, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.61 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 Newlin, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 19m 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 Newlin, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Newlin, 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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