Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
13m
Distance
7.1 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
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.
Dickson City, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Dickson City to the City of Scranton is 7.1 miles and takes about 13 minutes via South Valley Avenue, Blakely Street, and O'Neill Highway, with a fuel budget near $1 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This brief journey stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a straightforward hop between neighboring towns. Given its short distance and quick travel time, this route is ideal for a spontaneous trip or a quick errand. You'll find it's a local drive with plenty of turns, so keep your attention focused on navigation and the immediate surroundings.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Blakely Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| O'Neill Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wheeler Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| River Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| West Lackawanna Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Crown Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson City, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
Start on PA 347
Turn right onto PA 347
Continue on PA 347
Continue on PA 347
Continue on Cherry Street
Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
Turn right onto Myrtle Street
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
Continue on Crown Avenue
Turn right onto River Street
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 4.6 and 7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Myrtle Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto River Street
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.64 | $1.30 | $2.59 |
| premium | $4.97 | $1.39 | $2.78 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $1.50 | $2.99 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.1 | 0 | $0.75 | $0.34 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.62 | $0.28 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Dickson City on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Rain Showers
Destination
Late night in City of Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
39°F
Rain Showers
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
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.
This route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' with no highway miles contributing to its 7.1-mile total. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 2.2 miles along South Valley Avenue. Expect a dynamic driving experience with frequent turns and changes in road name, including Blakely Street and O'Neill Highway. This constant navigation means you'll be actively engaged with the local streetscape rather than cruising on a highway.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 4.6 miles in near Wheeler Avenue.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 13m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.6 miles (Wheeler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 5.2 miles (Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point; at 5.3 miles (Harrison Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Founded 1859
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Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 13m. Total distance: 7.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
13m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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