Origin
Duryea, PA
Evening in Duryea on Sunday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Duryea, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 27, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
11m
Distance
7.3 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 11m
★
6 AM
0h 12m
8 AM
0h 14m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 12m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 14m
8 PM
0h 11m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duryea, PA
Kai
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This short 7.3-mile drive from Duryea, PA to the City of Scranton, PA takes about 11 minutes and is a straightforward trip within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. With a minimal fuel cost estimated at $1, this route is perfectly suited as a quick day trip or even an add-on to another journey. The majority of the drive utilizes major roadways, making it an efficient transit. Considering its brief duration and low cost, you won't need to break this trip up, and it's easily manageable for any traveler.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Birney Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Springbrook Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 4.3 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duryea, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on US 11
0.3 mi
·
45 sec
·
Main Street
2
Continue on US 11
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Birney Avenue
3
Turn right onto PA 502
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
Springbrook Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
5
Merge onto I 81
4.3 mi
·
4 min
·
I 81
6
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
7
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
8
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
9
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 7.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0.9 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 502 / Springbrook Avenue
Turn right onto PA 502 / Springbrook Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
1.2 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
3
1.7 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining
4
6 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 307
7
7.1 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.19 one way
$2.38 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $1.31 | $2.62 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.40 | $2.80 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.55 | $3.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.6 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 | 2.2 | 0 | $0.77 | $0.35 |
| Efficient EV | 1.8 | 0 | $0.64 | $0.29 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.02 | $0.47 |
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.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Evening in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:54 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 3 to 14 mph
3% chance
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
37 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
11m 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?
The journey is a mixed drive, with 59% of it on highways. You'll spend a significant portion on I-81, including a longest stretch of 4.3 miles on this interstate. The route transitions between River Street and Birney Avenue, suggesting a blend of highway speed and potentially more local road conditions as you approach your destination. Expect to experience both the efficiency of interstate travel and the nuances of navigating through town.
59% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
9 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 4.3 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.9 miles in near PA 502 / Springbrook Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 11m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.9 miles (PA 502 / Springbrook Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining.
About the Cities
Starting in Duryea, PA
Full guide →Founded 1891
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 11m. Total distance: 7.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
11m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 4.3 miles on I 81. 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: at 0.9 miles (PA 502 / Springbrook Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 1.7 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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