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
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Hemlock Farms, PA
Jack Pace
This straightforward 41-mile drive from Scranton to Hemlock Farms in Pennsylvania is easily manageable as a single-day trip, taking just about 53 minutes to complete. With 88% of the journey on highways, it's a quick and efficient route, estimated to cost around $7 in fuel. The drive is primarily highway-focused, making it ideal for those who prefer covering distance efficiently. Given its short length and speedy profile, there's no need to consider an overnight stop; you can easily depart in the morning and arrive well before lunch.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 33.8 mi | 39m |
| PA-739 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Forest Drive | 1 mi | 3m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Hickory Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Hemlock Farms, PA.
Start on Cedar Avenue
Take the ramp
Merge onto President Biden Expressway
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 84; I 380
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Take the exit
Turn right onto PA 739
Turn right onto Forest Drive
Turn right onto Hickory Drive
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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.
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.5 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 37.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 North: Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
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
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
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84 toward I 84 East: Milford
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$6.80 one way
$13.59 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Late night in Hemlock Farms on Sunday
Local time
12:58 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Expect a highway-dominated experience for most of this trip, with 88% of the route utilizing major roadways. You'll cover a substantial 33.8 miles consecutively on I-84, offering a consistent pace. The latter portion of the drive transitions to PA-739 and the American Legion Memorial Highway, which may offer a slight change in scenery and speed as you get closer to your destination. This route prioritizes getting you from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and PA-739. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 41 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.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between City of Scranton, PA and Hemlock Farms, PA, road signs point toward Milford and Dingmans Ferry.
Milford
Dingmans Ferry
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 53m. Total distance: 41 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 (88%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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