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Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Tatamy, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

1h 17m

Distance

61.6 mi

99 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$10

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 19 min
4 AM
1h 11m ★
6 AM
1h 18m
8 AM
1h 30m
10 AM
1h 22m
12 PM
1h 21m
3 PM
1h 22m
5 PM
1h 29m
8 PM
1h 14m

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 Tatamy, PA, PA

Tatamy, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

The City of Scranton, PA to Tatamy, PA is 61.6 miles and takes about 1 hour 17 minutes via I 380 and PA 33, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive primarily on interstate highways. It's a relatively short distance, making it suitable for a single-day excursion. You'll find the majority of the travel is on well-maintained highways, simplifying navigation and travel time. This route is a practical choice for connecting these two points efficiently, especially if you're looking for a quick transit between areas.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 380 23.6 mi 25m
PA 33 19.5 mi 25m
Keystone Shortway 8.5 mi 11m
I 84 3.4 mi 4m
American Legion Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
President Biden Expressway 0.6 mi <1m
Main Street 0.5 mi 1m
Tatamy Road 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 380 — 23.6 mi, about 25m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

24 mi · 25 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
11

Keep slight left at fork

1.0 mi · 1 min
Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
12

Merge onto I 80

8.5 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / right lanes.
13

Take the exit

0.5 mi · 1 min
Exit 302A Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville Use the slight right lane.
14

Merge onto PA 33

20 mi · 25 min · PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
15

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 21 sec
Toward Tatamy Use the slight right lane.
16

Keep slight left at fork

484 ft · 20 sec
Toward Tatamy
17

Turn left onto Tatamy Road

0.1 mi · 13 sec · Tatamy Road
18

Continue on Main Street

0.5 mi · 1 min · Main Street
Use the straight lane.
19

Turn right onto 7th Street

99 ft · 3 sec · 7th Street
20

Arrive at destination

7th Street

Where to Stop

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

Downtown Emerald Lakes, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Emerald Lakes, PA

31 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

Spring Brook, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Emerald Lakes, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 30.8 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 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.7 and 60.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

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
6
31.1 mi into trip | ~36m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 1B Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
7
40.6 mi into trip | ~49m in

Take the exit toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Exit 302A Toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
6
60.6 mi into trip | ~1h 15m in

Take the exit toward Tatamy

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here

Use the slight right lane. Toward Tatamy

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$10.21 one way

$20.43 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 22 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $11.19 $22.37
premium $4.93 $11.95 $23.89
diesel $5.61 $13.60 $27.20

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$10

Estimated CO2 emission: 21.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 18.5 0 $6.47 $2.96
Efficient EV 15.4 0 $5.39 $2.46
EV Truck/SUV 24.6 0 $8.62 $3.94

Gas CO2

22 kg

EV CO2

7 kg (68% 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 20, 2026

Origin

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Tatamy, PA

Late night in Tatamy on Tuesday

Local time

5:17 AM

EDT

Current temp

64°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

2 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

1h 17m 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 mostly highway, with 77% of the 61.6 miles on interstates like I 380. You'll experience a longest stretch of 23.6 miles on I 380 before transitioning to PA 33. The highway portion means you'll likely encounter consistent speeds and fewer traffic signals for a significant portion of the drive. Expect a shift from interstate cruising to more surface road travel as you approach your destination.

77% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on I 380.

How Hard Is This Drive?

10/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and PA 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 3.7 miles in.

Driving Effort 10/10

Demanding - stay alert through the decision-heavy sections

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 61.6 miles you will encounter 17 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 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

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 Tatamy, 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 1h 17m. Total distance: 61.6 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

1h 17m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (77%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 23.6 miles on I 380. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Yes — we found about 2 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.

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 Tatamy, 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 3.7 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.5 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully; at 31.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tatamy, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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