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

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Red Hill, PA is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
48.26 mi
01h 15m
Flight
33.04 mi
53.17 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
33.04 mi
Kilometers
53.17 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
48.26 mi
Kilometers
77.66 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Red Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T06:01
Arrive Red Hill
Sun, Apr 19, 7:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
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 Scranton
24.1 mi
00h 37m
To Red Hill
24.2 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
60°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

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

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    13.7 mi · 16 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115 east, PA 309 north: Wilkes-Barre

    1849 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight right onto North Cross Valley Expressway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · North Cross Valley Expressway

  10. 10

    Continue on South Memorial Highway

    4.6 mi · 10 min · South Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway

    64 m · 5 sec · Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Turn left

    17.8 mi · 26 min

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Dark Hollow Road

    2.2 mi · 5 min · Dark Hollow Road

  15. 15

    Turn slight right onto Red Hill Road

    1.3 km · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Kersteen Road

    32 m · 5 sec · Kersteen Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Kersteen Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
17 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
13.7 mi · 28%
North Cross Valley Expressway
5.51 mi · 11%
South Memorial Highway
4.59 mi · 10%
Dark Hollow Road
2.16 mi · 4%
Memorial Highway
1.65 mi · 3%
River Street
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Longest stretch

Turn left

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
01h 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
33.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dallas
00h 37m from Scranton
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 48.3 miles (77.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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 24.1 miles from Scranton and 24.2 miles from Red Hill.

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

The direct path is about 33.1 miles (53.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.95 one way or $13.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

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 Scranton and Red Hill. Straight-line distance: 33.04 mi (53.17 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Red Hill

#2 Red Hill

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,357
Coordinates41.2575800, -76.2688200
Altitude377
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Red Hill (-76.26882, 41.25758)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 78 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.7 gal
6.45 L · about $6.95
Round trip
$13.89
3.4 gal · 12.9 L
Estimated CO2
15.1 kg one way
Round trip: 30.2 kg / 67 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.95 $13.89
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.82 $15.64
Premium $4.95 $8.42 $16.84
Diesel $5.98 $10.17 $20.33

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 Scranton and Red Hill. The current time is 06:01:41.

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.