Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h
Distance
41.9 mi
67 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
Oakdale, PA
Jack Pace
Scranton, PA to Oakdale, PA is 41.9 miles and takes about 1 hour via American Legion Memorial Highway, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This journey stays within the Northeast region and covers ground entirely within Pennsylvania. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and navigating local roads, rather than a straightforward highway cruise. With a total travel time of roughly an hour, this route is ideal for a quick day trip or an easy addition to a longer itinerary, offering a practical way to connect these two points without significant time commitment.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 29.2 mi | 35m |
| North Hunter Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Butler Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| PA 940 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Mountain Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Windy Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Oakdale, PA.
Start on Cedar Avenue
Continue on Cedar Avenue
Turn left onto River Street
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn sharp left onto Blue Ridge Trail
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Road
Turn right
Turn right
Turn right
Turn left onto South Main Road
Turn right onto PA 309
Continue on PA 309
Turn left onto East Butler Drive
Turn right onto Arrow Road
Continue on Woodside Drive
Continue on Windy Hill Road
Continue on Windy Hill Road
Turn straight onto PA 940
Turn right onto Swaab Court
Turn right onto Pierce Court
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 41.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 20.9 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 0.2 and 31.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto River Street
Navigation decision point
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward Dorrance
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$6.95 one way
$13.89 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.61 | $15.22 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.13 | $16.25 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.25 | $18.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.7 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 | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| Efficient EV | 10.5 | 0 | $3.67 | $1.68 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.8 | 0 | $5.87 | $2.68 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
9:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Morning in Oakdale on Sunday
Local time
9:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be making frequent adjustments rather than settling into a long, straight stretch. Only about a quarter of the drive is on highways, so prepare for a more engaged driving experience. The longest continuous segment you'll encounter is 29.2 miles along the American Legion Memorial Highway. The road will likely transition between local streets and sections of the American Legion Memorial Highway and North Hunter Highway, requiring your attention to navigation and speed changes.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near River Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h drive. You will face about 15 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles: Navigation decision point; at 30.5 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
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 Oakdale, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Dorrance along the way.
Dorrance
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h. Total distance: 41.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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