Origin
Effort, PA
Evening in Effort on Sunday
Local time
7:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
37°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Effort, 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 26, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 58m
★
6 AM
1h 3m
8 AM
1h 13m
10 AM
1h 6m
12 PM
1h 5m
3 PM
1h 7m
5 PM
1h 13m
8 PM
1h 0m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Effort, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Effort, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is 42.3 miles and takes about 1 hour 2 minutes via I-380 and PA 115, with a fuel budget near $7 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays entirely within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between these two points. With a predominantly highway profile, this route is ideal for a quick trip when you need to get from point A to point B efficiently. You'll find it's a practical option for a same-day excursion or a quick commute, requiring minimal planning.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 16.4 mi | 17m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| PA 115 | 6.2 mi | 8m |
| Long Pond Road | 5.5 mi | 12m |
| Kuhenbeaker Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| Moosic Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 16.4 mi, about 17m
Traffic on I-380
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,055 veh/hr typical · worst 1,348
Quietest
2 AM
~128 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
12a
6a
noon
6p
11p
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Effort, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
81 ft
·
6 sec
·
this road
2
Turn right
167 ft
·
12 sec
3
Turn right onto PA 115
6.2 mi
·
8 min
·
PA 115
4
Turn right onto Kuhenbeaker Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Kuhenbeaker Road
5
Turn right onto Long Pond Road
4.6 mi
·
10 min
·
Long Pond Road
6
Continue on Long Pond Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Pond Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
PA 940
8
Turn left
0.3 mi
·
33 sec
9
Merge onto I 380
16 mi
·
17 min
·
I 380
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
11
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
12
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
13
Continue on PA 307
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Moosic Street
14
Turn left onto Crown Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crown Avenue
15
Turn right onto River Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Effort, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 115 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 42.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
5
15.1 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
PA 940
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940
Navigation decision point
5
15.3 mi into trip
|
~28m in
Turn left
Navigation decision point
5
32 mi into trip
|
~46m in
Take the exit toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
7
42.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 2m 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
$6.90 one way
$13.80 round trip
$4.14/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $7.59 | $15.18 |
| premium | $4.86 | $8.10 | $16.20 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $9.00 | $18.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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
7:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
48°F
Rain Showers
SE 6 to 10 mph
98% 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
11 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
1h 2m 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?
This drive is mostly highway, with 69% of the 42.3 miles spent on faster roads like I-380. Your longest uninterrupted stretch will be 16.4 miles on I-380, offering a consistent pace. State Route 307 and PA 115 will eventually transition you off the highway, bringing you onto more typical surface roads for the final portion of the trip. Expect a clear shift from high-speed cruising to more moderate speeds as you approach Scranton.
69% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.4 mi on I 380.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and State Route 307. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 1h 2m drive. You will face about 11 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start: Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (PA 940): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Effort, PA and City of Scranton, PA, road signs point toward 307: Daleville and Moscow.
307: Daleville
32 mi in
|
~46m
Moscow
32 mi in
|
~46m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (69%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.4 miles on I 380. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 1 rest area or service plaza within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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: Navigation decision point; at 15.1 miles (PA 940): Navigation decision point; at 15.3 miles: Navigation decision point.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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