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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Canadensis, 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

37.9 mi

61 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
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 2m
8 PM
0h 51m

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

Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Canadensis, PA, PA

Canadensis, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Scranton, PA to Canadensis, PA is 37.9 miles and takes about 53 minutes via I 380 and PA 191, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short, straightforward trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a convenient option for a quick getaway or a connection between nearby areas. The drive is mostly highway, so expect a functional and efficient journey rather than a winding, scenic exploration. Given its brevity, it's perfect for a spontaneous outing or as part of a larger regional itinerary.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 380 15.7 mi 16m
Memorial Boulevard 4.7 mi 7m
PA 191 4.3 mi 8m
I 84 3.4 mi 4m
PA 940 3 mi 5m
American Legion Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
PA 390 1.3 mi 2m
Pocono Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 380 — 15.7 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Canadensis, PA.

1

Start on Cedar Avenue

0.1 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
2

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
3

Merge onto President Biden Expressway

0.6 mi · 52 sec · President Biden Expressway
4

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 81 North: Binghamton
5

Merge onto I 81

1.5 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
6

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
7

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
8

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
9

Merge onto I 84; I 380

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
10

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

16 mi · 16 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
11

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward PA 483: Tobyhanna
12

Keep slight right at fork

354 ft · 8 sec
13

Turn straight onto PA 611

4.7 mi · 7 min · Memorial Boulevard
14

Continue on PA 611

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pocono Boulevard
15

Turn left onto PA 940

3.0 mi · 5 min · PA 940
16

Turn left onto PA 390

1.3 mi · 2 min · PA 390
17

At end of road, turn left onto PA 191; PA 390

4.3 mi · 8 min · PA 191; PA 390
18

Turn right onto PA 447

142 ft · 2 sec · PA 447
19

Arrive at destination

PA 447

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Lehigh, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lehigh, PA

19 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

Mountainhome, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 37.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehigh, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19 miles from City of Scranton, 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 15

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 33.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
1.1 mi into trip | ~1m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 North: Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 81 North: Binghamton
5
3 mi into trip | ~4m in

Take the exit toward I-84 east, US 6 east

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
6
3.7 mi into trip | ~5m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...
6
7.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 380

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
5
33.6 mi into trip | ~44m in | PA 191; PA 390

At end of road, turn left onto PA 191; PA 390

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.28 one way

$12.57 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.88 $13.76
premium $4.93 $7.35 $14.70
diesel $5.61 $8.37 $16.74

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.4 0 $3.98 $1.82
Efficient EV 9.5 0 $3.32 $1.52
EV Truck/SUV 15.2 0 $5.31 $2.43

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

9:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Canadensis, PA

Morning in Canadensis on Sunday

Local time

9:34 AM

EDT

Current temp

40°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

53°F

Lehigh, PA

19 mi in

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

3 degrees cooler 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

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is primarily a highway-focused drive, with 75% of the journey on major roads like I 380. You'll experience a significant stretch of 15.7 miles on I 380, offering uninterrupted travel at highway speeds. The initial part of your drive will likely involve Memorial Boulevard before merging onto the interstate. As you approach Canadensis, the route transitions away from the high-speed interstate, likely incorporating PA 191 for the final leg, offering a change of pace before arrival.

75% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on I 380.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and Memorial Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 15 decision points packed into just 37.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 53m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from City of Scranton, PA to Canadensis, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Milford along the way.

Milford

3.7 mi in | ~5m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 37.9 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 (75%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on I 380. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Canadensis, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 1.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 3 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canadensis, 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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