Origin
Red Hill, PA
Afternoon in Red Hill on Friday
Local time
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Red Hill, 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 16m
Distance
48.6 mi
78 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 10m
★
6 AM
1h 16m
8 AM
1h 28m
10 AM
1h 20m
12 PM
1h 19m
3 PM
1h 21m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Red Hill, PA
Malcoln Oliveira
Trip Overview
This 48.6-mile journey from Red Hill, PA to Scranton, PA takes approximately 1 hour and 16 minutes, making it a perfect option for a single-day trip. With a fuel cost estimated at $8, it's an economical choice for exploring the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. The drive primarily utilizes major roadways, offering a straightforward and efficient travel experience. You'll spend about 76% of your time on highways, so expect a relatively quick transit. This route is ideal if you're looking for a practical and uncomplicated drive, perhaps to connect between two points within the state without significant detours or lengthy overnight stays.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 16m. Total distance: 48.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This drive is predominantly highway-focused, accounting for 76% of the total distance. You'll experience a good mix of interstate travel and significant stretches on state routes. The longest uninterrupted section you'll encounter is 17.8 miles on PA 118, offering a solid period of consistent driving. While the profile suggests a highway-centric experience, be prepared for the transition between PA 118 and I-81, which will feel like a shift in pace and road type. Memorial Highway also plays a role, contributing to the overall character of this straightforward Pennsylvania drive.
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.
PA 118 is the longest continuous segment at about 17.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 118 and I 81. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3 miles in near PA 118.
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 1h 16m 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: at 3 miles (PA 118): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (PA 415 / Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48 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
3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
PA 118
At end of road, turn right onto PA 118
Navigation decision point
4
22.4 mi into trip
|
~37m in
|
PA 415 / Memorial Highway
Enter roundabout onto PA 415 / Memorial Highway
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
7
48 mi into trip
|
~1h 14m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
48.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Biden Street
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
5
48.5 mi into trip
|
~1h 15m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 118 | 17.8 mi | 25m |
| I 81 | 13.3 mi | 15m |
| Memorial Highway | 6.3 mi | 13m |
| PA 309 | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Dark Hollow Road | 2.2 mi | 5m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Red Hill Road | 0.8 mi | 3m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 118
— 17.8 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Kersteen Road
106 ft
·
8 sec
·
Kersteen Road
2
Turn left onto T655
0.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Red Hill Road
3
Turn straight onto Dark Hollow Road
2.2 mi
·
5 min
·
Dark Hollow Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 118
18 mi
·
25 min
·
PA 118
5
Turn right onto PA 415
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
Memorial Highway
6
Enter roundabout onto PA 415
120 ft
·
2 sec
·
Memorial Highway
7
Continue on PA 415
4.7 mi
·
9 min
·
Memorial Highway
8
Continue on PA 309
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
PA 309
9
Continue on PA 115
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
PA 115
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
1 min
11
Merge onto I 81
13 mi
·
15 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 24.3 mi from Red Hill, PA · 41m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 24.3 miles from Red Hill, 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
$8.06 one way
$16.11 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
17 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.82 | $17.65 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.43 | $18.85 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.73 | $21.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.6 | 0 | $5.10 | $2.33 |
| Efficient EV | 12.2 | 0 | $4.25 | $1.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 19.4 | 0 | $6.80 | $3.11 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
3:27 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Dallas, PA
24 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
2 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 16m 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 Red Hill, PA to Scranton, PA covers 48.6 miles and takes about 1h 16m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 118, I 81, Memorial 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 24.3 miles from Red Hill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $8.06 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 1h 16m drive. You will face about 10 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3 miles (PA 118): Navigation decision point; at 22.4 miles (PA 415 / Memorial Highway): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 48 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Red Hill, 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.
Was this helpful?
Thanks for your feedback!
Your tip has been submitted. Thanks!
/500
Recent Tips
·
Explore More
Continue From Scranton, PA
More trips to Scranton, PA
Explore more options from Red Hill, PA or browse trips ending in Scranton, PA.
Looking for more statewide routes? Browse PA road trips.