Origin
Rush, PA
Afternoon in Rush on Thursday
Local time
3:16 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rush, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
1h 6m
Distance
46.9 mi
75 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 1m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 17m
10 AM
1h 10m
12 PM
1h 9m
3 PM
1h 11m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 3m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rush, PA
Radik 2707
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 46.9-mile drive from Rush, PA to the City of Scranton, PA takes approximately 1 hour and 6 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a day trip. You'll primarily be on State Route 706, Wyalusing Street, and Church Street, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this journey is around $8. Given its short distance and straightforward nature, this route offers flexibility for when you want to depart and how you pace yourself. Both your starting point and destination are located within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, so you won't be crossing any state lines on this short hop.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 6m. Total distance: 46.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 6m 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 turn-heavy local drive for this entire 46.9-mile journey, as indicated by the 0% highway share. You won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches of high-speed road. Instead, this route is characterized by navigating through local streets and state routes, requiring constant attention to turns and road signs. The character of the drive will likely involve frequent adjustments to speed and direction as you transition between different road types, keeping you engaged behind the wheel from start to finish.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 18 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 706 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 Rush, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Rush, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 706 | — | — |
| Wyalusing Street | — | — |
| Church Street | — | — |
| Grow Avenue | — | — |
| Jackson Street | — | — |
| State Route 492 | — | — |
| US 11 South | — | — |
| North Scranton Expressway | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
State Route 706
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on State Route 706
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 706
2
Continue on Wyalusing Street
0.4 mi
·
32 sec
·
Wyalusing Street
3
Continue on Church Street
0.5 mi
·
51 sec
·
Church Street
4
Continue on Grow Avenue
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Grow Avenue
5
Turn left
1.1 mi
·
1 min
6
Turn right onto Jackson Street
0.3 mi
·
28 sec
·
Jackson Street
7
Continue on State Route 492
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
State Route 492
8
Take the ramp right
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
9
Merge slight left
32 mi
·
37 min
10
Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
0.3 mi
·
55 sec
·
US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
11
Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
12
Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
13
Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
14
Continue on Mulberry Street
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
15
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Penn Avenue
16
At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
Lackawanna Avenue
17
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
18
Arrive at your destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 23.4 mi from Rush, PA · 33m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
23 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 23.4 miles from Rush, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in City of Scranton, PA
The final approach into City of 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
$7.78 one way
$15.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
16 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $8.52 | $17.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.10 | $18.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $10.35 | $20.71 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.92 | $2.25 |
| Efficient EV | 11.7 | 0 | $4.10 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.57 | $3.00 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (69% 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
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon in City of Scranton on Thursday
Local time
3:16 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
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 6m 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 Rush, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 46.9 miles and takes about 1h 6m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 706, Wyalusing Street, Church Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 23.4 miles from Rush, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $7.78 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 Rush, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 6m 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 Rush, PA to City of Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Rush, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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