Origin
Newlin, PA
Afternoon in Newlin on Friday
Local time
3:54 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 38m
Distance
69.8 mi
112 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 32m
★
6 AM
1h 39m
8 AM
1h 54m
10 AM
1h 44m
12 PM
1h 43m
3 PM
1h 45m
5 PM
1h 53m
8 PM
1h 34m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Newlin, PA
Kai
Trip Overview
The drive from Newlin, PA to Scranton, PA covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, Keystone Shortway, Numedia Drive for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 32.4 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.57 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
34.9 miles from Newlin, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 54m into the drive .
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 38m. Total distance: 69.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 38m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (46%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Newlin, PA to Scranton, PA covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 21 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. You will hit about 14 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near PA 42 / Numedia Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (PA 42 / Numedia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 14 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 42 / Numedia Drive
At end of road, turn right onto PA 42 / Numedia Drive
Navigation decision point
5
34.9 mi into trip
|
~54m 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
69.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 37m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
69.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
69.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 38m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 32.4 mi | 39m |
| Keystone Shortway | 17.6 mi | 19m |
| Numedia Drive | 5.4 mi | 9m |
| Main Mifflin Road | 4.7 mi | 7m |
| Sycamore Drive | 3.6 mi | 8m |
| Ringtown Mountain Road | 1 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Mainville Drive | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 32.4 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Newlin, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Quaker Meeting House Road
40 ft
·
3 sec
·
Quaker Meeting House Road
2
Turn right onto Ringtown Mountain Road
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Ringtown Mountain Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 42
5.4 mi
·
9 min
·
Numedia Drive
4
Continue on PA 42; PA 487
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 end of road, turn right onto Mainville Drive
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Mainville Drive
9
Turn left onto PA 339
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Main Mifflin Road
10
Continue on PA 339
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
West 3rd Street
11
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
12
Merge onto I 80
18 mi
·
19 min
·
Keystone Shortway
13
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
Exit 260B
Toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
14
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
39 min
·
I 81
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
16
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
17
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
·
31 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
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
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
21
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
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 34.9 miles from Newlin, PA, or about 54m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 32.4 miles.
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 15 miles or 30m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 34.9 miles or 54m 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 24m
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 Newlin, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Newlin, PA
This is one driving day of about 69.8 miles and 1h 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Newlin, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on I 81 for about 32.4 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 34.9 mi from Newlin, PA · 54m 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 34.9 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
$11.57 one way
$23.14 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
24 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $12.67 | $25.35 |
| premium | $4.93 | $13.54 | $27.07 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $15.41 | $30.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$12
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$37–$62
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 24.4 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 | 20.9 | 0 | $7.33 | $3.35 |
| Efficient EV | 17.5 | 0 | $6.11 | $2.79 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 27.9 | 0 | $9.77 | $4.47 |
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
3:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph
20% chance
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
29 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 38m 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 Newlin, PA to Scranton, PA covers 69.8 miles and takes about 1h 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, Keystone Shortway, Numedia Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 34.9 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 $11.57 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 69.8 miles you will encounter 14 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles (PA 42 / Numedia Drive): Navigation decision point; at 34.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 69.2 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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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