How far is Red Hill, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Red Hill, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 32.9 miles (53 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
45.73 mi
00h 59m
Flight
32.93 mi
53 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
32.93 mi
Kilometers
53 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
45.73 mi
Kilometers
73.6 km
Drive Time
00h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM EDT
Return by in Red Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 6:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Red Hill
2026-04-19T04:28
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:00 AM to 11:00 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Red Hill
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Dallas
PA

Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Red Hill
24 mi
00h 29m
To City of Scranton
21.7 mi
00h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Red Hill and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Red Hill and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Kersteen Road

    32 m · 8 sec · Kersteen Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Red Hill Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Dark Hollow Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Dark Hollow Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Memorial Highway

    37 m · 2 sec · Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    4.7 mi · 10 min · Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue straight

    5.5 mi · 8 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    1037 ft · 20 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Red Hill and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Highway
26.1 mi · 57%
Dark Hollow Road
2.16 mi · 5%
River Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Red Hill Road
0.78 mi · 2%
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi
PA 307
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

At the end of the road, turn right

17.8 mi · 00h 26m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.8 mi
32.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 29m from Red Hill
Leave By
4:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Red Hill and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Red Hill to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 45.7 miles (73.6 km) and usually takes 00h 59m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Dallas is a useful midpoint, sitting about 24 miles from Red Hill and 21.7 miles from City of Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 32.9 miles (53 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.58 one way or $13.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Red Hill and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Dallas

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dallas, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dallas.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

12 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

26 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

37 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Red Hill and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 32.93 mi (53 km).

Red Hill

#1 Red Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,357
Coordinates41.2575800, -76.2688200
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Kersteen Road (-76.26882, 41.257573)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 34m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.61 gal
6.11 L · about $6.58
Round trip
$13.16
3.22 gal · 12.22 L
Estimated CO2
14.3 kg one way
Round trip: 28.6 kg / 63 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.58 $13.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.40 $14.81
Premium $4.95 $7.98 $15.95
Diesel $5.98 $9.63 $19.26

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Red Hill and City of Scranton. The current time is 04:28:46.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.