Origin
Rush, PA
Morning in Rush on Saturday
Local time
7:56 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Rush, 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 18m
Distance
56.5 mi
91 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 12m
★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 23m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 23m
5 PM
1h 30m
8 PM
1h 15m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Rush, PA
Radik 2707
Trip Overview
Rush, PA to Scranton, PA is 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m via I 81, with a fuel budget near $9 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a straightforward connection between two points. Expect a predominantly highway-focused experience for this short trip. It's a quick journey, ideal for when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently without a major time commitment. Given its brevity, it's easily manageable as a single-day excursion.
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 18m. Total distance: 56.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (82%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This route is heavily focused on highway driving, with 82% of the journey on interstates like I 81. You'll encounter a substantial uninterrupted stretch of 31.7 miles on I 81, offering a consistent pace. While primarily highway, the final portion will involve navigating local roads like State Route 706 and Grow Avenue as you approach Scranton. This mix means you'll experience the efficiency of the interstate followed by a gradual transition into more urban or local road conditions.
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.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 31.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and State Route 706. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 20.7 miles in near I 81.
Driving Effort
7/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 20.7 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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
20.7 mi into trip
|
~33m in
|
I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
52.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 10m in
Take the exit toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
7
52.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 11m in
|
US 6 BUS
Merge onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
6
52.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 12m in
|
US 6 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
7
56.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 17m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 31.7 mi | 37m |
| State Route 706 | 9.8 mi | 14m |
| Grow Avenue | 8.1 mi | 14m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| US 11 | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Church Street | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| US 6 BUS | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Wyalusing Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 31.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Rush, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 706
9.8 mi
·
14 min
·
State Route 706
2
Continue on PA 706
0.4 mi
·
31 sec
·
Wyalusing Street
3
Continue on PA 167; PA 706
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Church Street
4
Continue on PA 29; PA 167; PA 706
8.1 mi
·
14 min
·
Grow Avenue
5
Turn left onto US 11
1.1 mi
·
1 min
·
US 11
6
Turn right onto PA 492
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jackson Street
7
Continue on PA 492
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Route 492
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
9
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Merge onto US 6 BUS
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
13
Continue on US 11
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
14
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
16
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
Linden Street
17
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
429 ft
·
14 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 28.2 mi from Rush, PA · 42m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Rush, 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
$9.37 one way
$18.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $10.26 | $20.52 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.96 | $21.91 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $12.47 | $24.95 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17 | 0 | $5.93 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.91 | $3.62 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 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
Morning in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
7:56 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
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 18m 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 Scranton, PA covers 56.5 miles and takes about 1h 18m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, State Route 706, Grow Avenue. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.2 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 $9.37 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 56.5 miles you will encounter 10 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 20.7 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 52.8 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Rush, 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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