Origin
Jessup, PA
Afternoon in Jessup on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
67°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Jessup, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
16m
Distance
10.4 mi
17 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 15m
★
6 AM
0h 16m
8 AM
0h 19m
10 AM
0h 17m
12 PM
0h 17m
3 PM
0h 18m
5 PM
0h 19m
8 PM
0h 16m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Jessup, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
If you are looking to travel from Jessup to the City of Scranton, you are in for a quick, straightforward local trip covering just 10.4 miles. Expect to spend about 13 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal day trip that requires no overnight stay. With a fuel budget of only $2, it is an incredibly economical route to navigate within Northeast Pennsylvania. Since both locations are situated in the same region, you will not experience any drastic shifts in scenery or climate. This drive is best suited for those needing a practical, efficient connection between these two nearby communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Robert P. Casey Highway | 5.1 mi | 6m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Moosic Lake Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Grassy Island Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
| Hill Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Church Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
— 5.1 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jessup, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Church Street
74 ft
·
5 sec
·
Church Street
2
Turn right onto PA 247
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Grassy Island Avenue
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 247
262 ft
·
9 sec
·
Hill Street
4
Continue on PA 247
0.3 mi
·
56 sec
·
Moosic Lake Road
5
Take the ramp
0.5 mi
·
1 min
Toward US 6 West: Scranton
Use the left lane.
6
Merge onto US 6
5.1 mi
·
6 min
·
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Use the straight lane.
7
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Use the slight left lane.
8
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 185
Toward President Biden Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
10
Continue on President Biden Expressway
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
President Biden Expressway
11
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
1 min
Toward Cedar Avenue
12
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
9 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
13
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 10.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 247 / Hill Street
At end of road, turn right onto PA 247 / Hill Street
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
6
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Scranton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward US 6 West: Scranton
7
6.2 mi into trip
|
~9m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
7
9 mi into trip
|
~13m in
Take the exit toward President Biden Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 185
Toward President Biden Expressway
6
10.3 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.72 one way
$3.45 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.89 | $3.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.30 | $4.59 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.1 | 0 | $1.09 | $0.50 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
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.
Destination
City of Scranton, PA
Afternoon in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
2:10 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
24 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will navigate through local thoroughfares, primarily relying on Grassy Island Avenue, Hill Street, and Moosic Lake Road to reach your destination. Because the journey is entirely composed of local roads, you will experience a constant, steady pace without any long, uninterrupted stretches. Staying alert for turns is essential, as the road’s personality is defined by its frequent transitions. It is a functional, no-frills commute that keeps you engaged with local infrastructure throughout the short 13-minute duration.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.1 mi on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
7/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near PA 247 / Hill Street.
Driving Effort
7/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 10.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 16m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (PA 247 / Hill Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 16m. Total distance: 10.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.1 miles on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at City of Scranton, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
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 0.2 miles (PA 247 / Hill Street): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.6 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 6.2 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here.
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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