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Trip from Scranton, PA to Newlin, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 39m

Distance

69.9 mi

112 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$12

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 22 min
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 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Newlin, PA, PA

Newlin, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Newlin, PA covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.59 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

35 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 49m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 39m. Total distance: 69.9 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 39m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 1h 39m drive with frequent turns across 69.9 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Lackawanna Avenue 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 Scranton, PA to Newlin, PA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Scranton, PA to Newlin, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Lackawanna Avenue
Cedar Avenue
River Street
American Legion Memorial Highway
I-80 West
Keystone Shortway
PA 339
West 3rd Street

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Lackawanna Avenue — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Newlin, PA.

1

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
2

At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.2 mi · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
3

Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
4

Continue on Cedar Avenue

400 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
5

Turn left onto River Street

0.9 mi · 1 min · River Street
6

Take the ramp right

0.2 mi · 29 sec
7

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

33 mi · 39 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

0.7 mi · 1 min · I-80 West: Bloomsburg
9

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

17 mi · 19 min · Keystone Shortway
10

Take the exit slight right toward PA 339: Mainville, Mifflinville

0.2 mi · 28 sec · PA 339: Mainville, Mifflinville
11

Turn left

69 ft · 6 sec
12

Turn left onto West 3rd Street

0.4 mi · 48 sec · West 3rd Street
13

Continue on Main Mifflin Road

4.7 mi · 8 min · Main Mifflin Road
14

At the end of the road, turn right onto Mainville Drive

0.9 mi · 1 min · Mainville Drive
15

Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

3.6 mi · 8 min · Sycamore Drive
16

Turn slight left onto Old Reading Road

0.4 mi · 53 sec · Old Reading Road
17

Turn right onto Mountain Road

0.6 mi · 1 min · Mountain Road
18

At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

0.3 mi · 22 sec · Mill Street
19

Keep slight left to continue on Numedia Drive

5.4 mi · 9 min · Numedia Drive
20

Turn left onto Ringtown Mountain Road

1.0 mi · 2 min · Ringtown Mountain Road
21

Turn left onto Quaker Meeting House Road

39 ft · 2 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road
22

Arrive at your destination

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 35 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 49m into the drive.

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 21m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 35 miles or 49m 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 Newlin, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Scranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 69.9 miles and 1h 39m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 15 miles from Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 35 mi from Scranton, PA · 49m into the drive

borough in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Berwick, PA

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

Pittston, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 15 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Berwick, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 35 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Newlin, PA

The final approach into Newlin, 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

$11.59 one way

$23.18 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 25 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $12.69 $25.38
premium $4.93 $13.56 $27.11
diesel $5.61 $15.43 $30.87

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: 24.5 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 21 0 $7.34 $3.36
Efficient EV 17.5 0 $6.12 $2.80
EV Truck/SUV 28 0 $9.79 $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.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Afternoon in Scranton on Friday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Newlin, PA

Afternoon in Newlin on Friday

Local time

1:28 PM

EDT

Current temp

44°F

Unavailable

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

1 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 39m 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 Scranton, PA to Newlin, PA covers 69.9 miles and takes about 1h 39m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are Lackawanna Avenue, Cedar Avenue, River Street. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 35 miles from Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.59 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 Scranton, PA to Newlin, PA is easy. At 1h 39m 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 Scranton, PA to Newlin, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

The route from Scranton, PA to Newlin, 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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