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Trip from Clarks Summit, PA to City of Scranton, 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

14m

Distance

7.7 mi

12 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$1

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 13m ★
6 AM
0h 15m
8 AM
0h 17m
10 AM
0h 16m
12 PM
0h 15m
3 PM
0h 16m
5 PM
0h 17m
8 PM
0h 14m

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

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borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Clarks Summit, PA

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Traveling from Clarks Summit to the city of Scranton is a short, straightforward commute covering just 7.7 miles. You can expect to spend about 15 minutes behind the wheel, making this a perfect quick trip that requires only a single day to complete. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, you won't encounter any significant regional changes. Budgeting for this drive is incredibly easy, as you should only need about $1 in fuel to make the journey. Whether you are heading into the city for business or leisure, this route is practical and efficient, allowing for plenty of flexibility in your schedule.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Morgan Highway 3.9 mi 6m
North Scranton Expressway 2.1 mi 3m
West Grove Street 0.4 mi 1m
Penn Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
Lackawanna Avenue 0.3 mi <1m
PA 307 0.2 mi <1m
Mulberry Street 0.2 mi <1m
Atherton Street 0.2 mi <1m
Longest stretch: Morgan Highway — 3.9 mi, about 6m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Clarks Summit, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

1

Start on Electric Street

62 ft · 4 sec · Electric Street
2

Turn right onto Atherton Street

0.2 mi · 37 sec · Atherton Street
3

Turn right onto West Grove Street

0.4 mi · 1 min · West Grove Street
4

Turn left onto PA 307

3.9 mi · 6 min · Morgan Highway
Use the left lane.
5

At end of road, turn left onto PA 307

308 ft · 7 sec · North Keyser Avenue
Use the left lane.
6

Take the ramp onto PA 307

0.2 mi · 30 sec · PA 307
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South Use the right lane.
7

Merge onto US 11; PA 307

2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8

Continue on US 11; PA 307

0.2 mi · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
9

Turn right onto Penn Avenue

0.3 mi · 44 sec · Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
10

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
11

Turn right onto CR 3023

0.1 mi · 10 sec · Cedar Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 9

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.6 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.6 mi into trip | ~1m in | PA 307 / Morgan Highway

Turn left onto PA 307 / Morgan Highway

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
7
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the left lane.
8
4.5 mi into trip | ~8m in | PA 307

Take the ramp onto PA 307 toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Use the right lane. Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
5
4.7 mi into trip | ~9m in | US 11; PA 307 / North Scranton Expressway

Merge onto US 11; PA 307 / North Scranton Expressway

Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight lane.
6
7 mi into trip | ~13m in | Penn Avenue

Turn right onto Penn Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the right lane.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.26 one way

$2.51 round trip

$4.14/gal 25.4 MPG avg 3 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.56 $1.38 $2.76
premium $4.86 $1.47 $2.95
diesel $5.61 $1.70 $3.40

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$1

Estimated CO2 emission: 2.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 2.3 0 $0.81 $0.37
Efficient EV 1.9 0 $0.67 $0.31
EV Truck/SUV 3.1 0 $1.08 $0.49

Gas CO2

3 kg

EV CO2

1 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 21, 2026

Origin

Clarks Summit, PA

Afternoon in Clarks Summit on Tuesday

Local time

2:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

23°F

Isolated Snow Showers then Mostly Clear

N 2 to 8 mph 10% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 10:50PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 5:40PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Afternoon in City of Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

2:50 PM

EDT

Current temp

25°F

Isolated Snow Showers then Mostly Clear

N 1 to 6 mph 15% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 10:50PM EDT until April 21 at 10:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 20 at 5:40PM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Pittsburgh PA

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

14m 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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a monotonous highway cruise, as this route features zero percent highway travel. You will navigate using Atherton Street, West Grove Street, and the Morgan Highway to reach your destination. Because the longest stretch of road is zero miles on Atherton Street, you will find yourself navigating frequent turns throughout the entire 15-minute duration. This is not the type of trip where you set the cruise control and relax; instead, it requires your full attention as you transition between local roads. It is a functional, technical drive that gets you from point A to point B without any high-speed interstate stretches.

30% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.9 mi on Morgan Highway.

How Hard Is This Drive?

6/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.6 miles in near PA 307 / Morgan Highway.

Driving Effort 6/10

Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This drive requires moderate attention. Across 7.7 miles you will encounter 9 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 0.6 miles (PA 307 / Morgan Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (PA 307): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Elevation Profile

Mostly flat terrain

1,486 ft 731 ft

Total Climb

338 ft

Total Descent

901 ft

Highest Point

1,486 ft

~2.8 mi in

Elevation Range

755 ft

About the Cities

Starting in Clarks Summit, PA

Full guide →

Clarks Summit is a city in the Coal Region of Pennsylvania, near Scranton.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 14m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

14m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (30%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.9 miles on Morgan Highway. 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 City of Scranton, 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 0.6 miles (PA 307 / Morgan Highway): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 4.5 miles (PA 307): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Scranton, 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 USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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