This short 11.9-mile drive from Danwood, SC to Scranton, SC takes approximately 17 minutes and is easily manageable as a single-day trip. With a modest fuel cost estimate of $2, it's an economical option for a quick journey within the Southeast region. The route primarily utilizes local roads, suggesting a more community-focused experience rather than a high-speed transit. You won't need an overnight stay for this trip; it's perfect for a spontaneous excursion or a brief leg of a larger adventure. Pack light and be ready for a straightforward drive.
Main Roads
Road
Distance
Duration
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
9.3 mi
13m
South Irby Street
2.5 mi
3m
West Main Street
0.1 mi
<1m
East Smallwood Road
<0.1 mi
<1m
East Main Street
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Longest stretch:
Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
— 9.3 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Danwood, SC and Scranton, SC.
1
Start on East Smallwood Road
46 ft·4 sec·East Smallwood Road
2
Turn left onto US 52; US 301
2.5 mi·3 min·South Irby Street
3
Continue on US 52
9.3 mi·13 min·Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge
4
Turn left onto West Main Street
0.1 mi·25 sec·West Main Street
5
Arrive at destination
East Main Street
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 2
2 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip|~0m in|US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street
Turn left onto US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street
Navigation decision point
4
11.8 mi into trip|~17m in|West Main Street
Turn left onto West Main Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.86 one way
$3.72 round trip
$3.97/gal25.4 MPG avg4 kg CO2
Fuel Type
$/gal
One Way
Round Trip
midgrade
$4.35
$2.04
$4.07
premium
$4.72
$2.21
$4.42
diesel
$6.28
$2.94
$5.88
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way.
Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-10-19.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging
· 0 stops
· 75% less CO2
Vehicle Type
kWh
Stops
DC Fast
Home Charge
Average EV
3.6
0
$1.25
$0.57
Efficient EV
3
0
$1.04
$0.48
EV Truck/SUV
4.8
0
$1.67
$0.76
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Oct 17, 2026
Origin
Danwood, SC
Late night
in Danwood on Friday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
W 7 to 13 mph9% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 7:41PM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 16 at 7:38PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Destination
Scranton, SC
Late night
in Scranton on Friday
Local time
5:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Partly Cloudy
W 7 to 10 mph6% chanceLive forecast
Lake Wind Advisory
Lake Wind Advisory issued October 16 at 7:41PM EDT until October 19 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued October 16 at 7:38PM EDT until October 17 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
17m 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.
More Details
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 11.9-mile route, as there's no highway percentage to speak of. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 9.3 miles on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge, offering a significant portion of consistent driving. You'll navigate through South Irby Street and West Main Street, indicating a passage through populated areas. This drive's personality is defined by its local character, so anticipate navigating town streets and possibly encountering more frequent intersections compared to an interstate journey.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.3 mi on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street.
Driving Effort1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Danwood, SC to Scranton, SC is easy. At 17m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
The longest stretch is about 9.3 miles on Joe Rogers Memorial Bridge. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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: near the start (US 52; US 301 / South Irby Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.8 miles (West Main Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Scranton, SC before heading back.
