Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Late night in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
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
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
Tatamy, PA
Haneul Trac
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.
| 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 |
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Tatamy, 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 right at fork onto I 380
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Merge onto PA 33
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Turn left onto Tatamy Road
Continue on Main Street
Turn right onto 7th Street
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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.
A short stop after about 14 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
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.
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.
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 right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward Tatamy
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$10.21 one way
$20.43 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Tatamy on Tuesday
Local time
5:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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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