Origin
Canadensis, PA
Morning in Canadensis on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Canadensis, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
53m
Distance
35.5 mi
57 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 49m
★
6 AM
0h 53m
8 AM
1h 2m
10 AM
0h 56m
12 PM
0h 55m
3 PM
0h 57m
5 PM
1h 1m
8 PM
0h 51m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Canadensis, PA
Haneul Trac
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 35.5-mile drive from Canadensis, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is a straightforward, one-day trip. You can expect the journey to take about 53 minutes, with a fuel cost estimated at $6. The route primarily utilizes I 380 and State Route 307, offering a mixed driving experience. Given its short distance and duration, this trip is perfectly suited for a single day of travel without the need for an overnight stay. The drive takes you through the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, connecting two points within the same area.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| Peterson Road | 4.3 mi | 8m |
| Paradise Valley Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Moosic Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| PA 390 | 1.3 mi | 2m |
| Pocono Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 10.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Canadensis, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 447
142 ft
·
9 sec
·
PA 447
2
Continue on PA 390
4.3 mi
·
8 min
·
Peterson Road
3
Continue on PA 390
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 390
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Paradise Valley Road
5
Turn right onto PA 611; PA 940
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pocono Boulevard
6
Continue on PA 611
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
7
Continue on PA 611
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
Memorial Boulevard
8
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
9
Merge onto I 380
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 380
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
11
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
12
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
13
Continue on PA 307
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Moosic Street
14
Turn left onto Crown Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crown Avenue
15
Turn right onto River Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.8 miles from Canadensis, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 5.6 and 35.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
5.6 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road
Navigation decision point
5
25.2 mi into trip
|
~36m in
Take the exit toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
4
34.5 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
Crown Avenue
Turn left onto Crown Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
34.8 mi into trip
|
~51m in
|
River Street
Turn right onto River Street
Navigation decision point
7
35.3 mi into trip
|
~52m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.89 one way
$11.77 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.45 | $12.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.88 | $13.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.84 | $15.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.7 | 0 | $3.73 | $1.70 |
| Efficient EV | 8.9 | 0 | $3.11 | $1.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.2 | 0 | $4.97 | $2.27 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:10 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 9 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
46 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
53m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
The character of this drive is a mix, with 51% of it on highways. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 10.6 miles on I 380, allowing for steady progress. The remaining portion of the route involves State Route 307 and Memorial Boulevard, likely offering a change of pace from the interstate. This blend means you'll encounter both faster-paced highway driving and more varied road conditions as you approach your destination, making for a dynamic journey behind the wheel.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on I 380.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 5.6 miles in near PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 53m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles (Crown Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Canadensis, PA and City of Scranton, PA, road signs point toward 307: Daleville and Moscow.
307: Daleville
25.2 mi in
|
~36m
Moscow
25.2 mi in
|
~36m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 35.5 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on I 380. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
The main spots that need attention: at 5.6 miles (PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 25.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 34.5 miles (Crown Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Scranton, PA before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner 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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