Origin
Palmer Heights, PA
Morning in Palmer Heights on Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Palmer Heights, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 23m
Distance
63 mi
101 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 17m
★
6 AM
1h 23m
8 AM
1h 36m
10 AM
1h 28m
12 PM
1h 26m
3 PM
1h 28m
5 PM
1h 35m
8 PM
1h 19m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Palmer Heights, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from Palmer Heights, PA to Scranton, PA covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 23m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 380, PA-33, Keystone Shortway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on I 380. At current regular gas prices, budget about $10.44 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Full guide →Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 23m. Total distance: 63 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 23m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 1h 23m highway drive covering 63 miles, with most of the trip on I 380 and PA-33. The longest continuous stretch is about 18.5 miles on I 380.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 19 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 380 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and PA-33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near North Greenwood Avenue.
Driving Effort
10/10
Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 63 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (North Greenwood Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (PA 248 / Nazareth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
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~0m in
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North Greenwood Avenue
Keep slight right at fork onto North Greenwood Avenue
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
5
0.4 mi into trip
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~1m in
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PA 248 / Nazareth Road
At end of road, turn left onto PA 248 / Nazareth Road
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3 mi into trip
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~5m in
|
PA 33 / PA-33
Merge onto PA 33 / PA-33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
21.4 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
PA 33
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
24.5 mi into trip
|
~33m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Palmer Heights, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Hazleton
21.4 mi in
|
~29m
|
via PA 33
307: Daleville
52.7 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Moscow
52.7 mi in
|
~1h 6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| PA-33 | 18.4 mi | 23m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| PA 33 | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Moosic Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Nazareth Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 18.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmer Heights, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on North Greenwood Avenue
17 ft
·
0 sec
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North Greenwood Avenue
2
Keep slight right at fork onto North Greenwood Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
North Greenwood Avenue
3
Turn right onto Jewel Street
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Jewel Street
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 248
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Nazareth Road
Use the straight lane.
5
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
6
Merge onto PA 33
18 mi
·
23 min
·
PA-33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 33
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Use the left lane.
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Use the left lane.
9
Merge onto I 80
8.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
11
Continue on I 380
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 380
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
13
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
14
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
15
Continue on PA 307
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moosic Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 31.5 mi from Palmer Heights, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
32 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 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 31.5 miles from Palmer Heights, 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
$10.44 one way
$20.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
22 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $11.44 | $22.88 |
| premium | $4.93 | $12.22 | $24.44 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $13.91 | $27.82 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 22 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $7 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 18.9 | 0 | $6.61 | $3.02 |
| Efficient EV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.51 | $2.52 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 25.2 | 0 | $8.82 | $4.03 |
Gas CO2
22 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (68% 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 Saturday
Local time
8:12 AM
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
25 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 23m 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 Palmer Heights, PA to Scranton, PA covers 63 miles and takes about 1h 23m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 380, PA-33, Keystone Shortway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 31.5 miles from Palmer Heights, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $10.44 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 63 miles you will encounter 13 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: near the start (North Greenwood Avenue): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 0.4 miles (PA 248 / Nazareth Road): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles (PA 33 / PA-33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Between Palmer Heights, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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