Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duryea, PA
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Scranton, PA
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This short 7.7-mile drive from Duryea, PA to Scranton, PA takes about 12 minutes and is easily manageable as a day trip. You'll primarily be on major roads like I-81, River Street, and Birney Avenue, with about 55% of the journey on the highway. Given the minimal distance and duration, there's no need for an overnight stay; you can complete this entire trip in a single outing. The estimated fuel cost is around $1, making it a very budget-friendly option for your travels within the Northeast region. This route is a straightforward connection between two nearby points in Pennsylvania.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 4.3 mi | 4m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Birney Avenue | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Springbrook Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Adams Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Duryea, PA and Scranton, PA.
Start on US 11
Continue on US 11
Turn right onto PA 502
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Turn left onto River Street
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Continue on Adams Avenue
Turn left onto Biden Street
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.9 and 7.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto PA 502 / Springbrook Avenue
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Biden Street
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.26 one way
$2.51 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| premium | $4.86 | $1.47 | $2.95 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $1.64 | $3.28 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Duryea on Sunday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
45°F
Partly Cloudy
Destination
Evening in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:58 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Partly Cloudy
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
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.
The character of this drive is a mixed bag, blending interstate cruising with local road navigation. You'll spend roughly 55% of your time on the highway, with the longest uninterrupted stretch being 4.3 miles on I-81. This means you'll experience periods of faster travel, likely on I-81, interspersed with segments on River Street and Birney Avenue, which will likely have lower speed limits and more local traffic. The profile suggests a varied driving experience, moving from potentially open highway to more urban or town-centric roads as you approach Scranton.
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.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 12m drive. You will face about 7 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 6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 7.1 miles (Cedar Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Mostly flat terrain
Total Climb
469 ft
Total Descent
426 ft
Highest Point
1,001 ft
~3.9 mi in
Elevation Range
336 ft
Founded 1891
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.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 7.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (55%). Straightforward navigation.
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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