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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Pocono Ranch Lands, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 28m

Distance

58.8 mi

95 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 20 min
4 AM
1h 22m ★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 42m
10 AM
1h 33m
12 PM
1h 32m
3 PM
1h 34m
5 PM
1h 41m
8 PM
1h 24m

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

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Downtown Pocono Ranch Lands, PA, PA

Pocono Ranch Lands, PA

John Wu

Trip Overview

City of Scranton, PA to Pocono Ranch Lands, PA is 58.8 miles and takes about 1h 28m via I 84 and PA-739, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Pennsylvania, moving from the Northeast region to another part of the Northeast. It's a relatively short trip, making it ideal for a single-day excursion. Expect a journey that's primarily on highways, so it's a practical option for getting from point A to point B efficiently.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 84 33.8 mi 39m
PA-739 11.6 mi 21m
Milford Road 8 mi 17m
American Legion Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
Minks Pond Road 0.7 mi 1m
President Biden Expressway 0.6 mi <1m
Jerry Marcus Boulevard 0.3 mi 1m
Cedar Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 84 — 33.8 mi, about 39m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Pocono Ranch Lands, 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 left at fork onto I 84

30 mi · 35 min · I 84
Toward I 84 East: Milford
11

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 39 sec
Toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry
12

Turn right onto PA 739

12 mi · 21 min · PA-739
13

Turn right onto Milford Road

1.2 mi · 2 min · Milford Road
14

Keep slight left at fork onto Milford Road

6.8 mi · 15 min · Milford Road
15

Turn right onto Minks Pond Road

0.7 mi · 1 min · Minks Pond Road
16

Turn right onto Jerry Marcus Boulevard

0.3 mi · 1 min · Jerry Marcus Boulevard
17

At end of road, turn right onto Whippoorwill Drive

27 ft · 1 sec · Whippoorwill Drive
18

Arrive at destination

Whippoorwill Drive

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Hemlock Farms, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Hemlock Farms, PA

29 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

Jessup, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Paupack, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 29.4 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 16

5 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 58.8 — 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...
5
7.5 mi into trip | ~10m in | I 84

Keep slight left at fork onto I 84 toward I 84 East: Milford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 84 East: Milford
6
58.8 mi into trip | ~1h 28m in | Whippoorwill Drive

At end of road, turn right onto Whippoorwill Drive

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$9.75 one way

$19.50 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 21 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $10.68 $21.35
premium $4.93 $11.40 $22.81
diesel $5.61 $12.98 $25.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 20.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 17.6 0 $6.17 $2.82
Efficient EV 14.7 0 $5.15 $2.35
EV Truck/SUV 23.5 0 $8.23 $3.76

Gas CO2

21 kg

EV CO2

7 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.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

11:02 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 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Pocono Ranch Lands, PA

Morning in Pocono Ranch Lands on Sunday

Local time

11:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

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

45 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

1h 28m 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?

This route is predominantly highway-focused, with 78% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend a significant portion of your time on I 84, including one stretch of 33.8 miles without needing to exit. As you transition off the interstate onto PA-739 and Milford Road, the character of the drive will shift, offering a change of pace from the faster highway speeds. Overall, it's a balanced experience between efficient interstate travel and more local road segments.

78% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
18 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on I 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

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.

Driving Effort 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.8 miles you will encounter 16 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.

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.

Between City of Scranton, PA and Pocono Ranch Lands, PA, road signs point toward Milford and Dingmans Ferry.

Milford

3.7 mi in | ~5m

Dingmans Ferry

37.9 mi in | ~45m

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 28m. Total distance: 58.8 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on I 84. 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 Pocono Ranch Lands, 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 Pocono Ranch Lands, 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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