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Trip from Lehigh, PA to Scranton, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

37m

Distance

17.5 mi

28 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$3

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 9 min
4 AM
0h 34m ★
6 AM
0h 37m
8 AM
0h 43m
10 AM
0h 39m
12 PM
0h 39m
3 PM
0h 39m
5 PM
0h 43m
8 PM
0h 35m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Lehigh, PA, PA

Lehigh, PA

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Trip Overview

This short 17.5-mile drive from Lehigh to Scranton in Pennsylvania's Northeast region is easily manageable as a day trip, taking about 37 minutes to complete. You'll primarily navigate State Route 307, Lehigh Road, and Moosic Street, with 43% of the route being highway driving. The estimated fuel cost for this trip is around $3, making it an economical option. Given the brief duration, you have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and enjoy a leisurely pace. This route offers a straightforward connection between two points within the same state, perfect for a quick intercity journey.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 307 6.4 mi 9m
Lehigh Road 3.2 mi 12m
Moosic Street 2.2 mi 4m
Scranton-Pocono Highway 1.7 mi 2m
Jubilee Road 1.5 mi 3m
Daleville Highway 1.1 mi 1m
Drinker Turnpike 0.9 mi 1m
US 11 0.3 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 307 — 6.4 mi, about 9m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lehigh, PA and Scranton, PA.

1

Start on this road

284 ft · 17 sec · this road
2

Continue on Lehigh Road

3.2 mi · 12 min · Lehigh Road
3

At end of road, turn left onto Jubilee Road

1.5 mi · 3 min · Jubilee Road
4

At end of road, turn right onto PA 435

0.9 mi · 1 min · Drinker Turnpike
5

Turn left onto PA 502

1.1 mi · 1 min · Daleville Highway
6

Turn right onto PA 307

1.7 mi · 2 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway
7

Continue on PA 307

6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307
8

Continue on PA 307

2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street
9

Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307

0.3 mi · 50 sec · US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
10

Continue on Biden Street

0.3 mi · 35 sec · Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
11

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

135 ft · 4 sec · Wyoming Avenue
12

Arrive at destination

Wyoming Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 7

5 decision points cluster between mile 3.2 and 17.5 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

5
3.2 mi into trip | ~12m in | Jubilee Road

At end of road, turn left onto Jubilee Road

Navigation decision point

5
4.7 mi into trip | ~16m in | PA 435 / Drinker Turnpike

At end of road, turn right onto PA 435 / Drinker Turnpike

Navigation decision point

3
5.6 mi into trip | ~17m in | PA 502 / Daleville Highway

Turn left onto PA 502 / Daleville Highway

Navigation decision point

3
6.6 mi into trip | ~19m in | PA 307 / Scranton-Pocono Highway

Turn right onto PA 307 / Scranton-Pocono Highway

Navigation decision point

5
17.5 mi into trip | ~36m in | Wyoming Avenue

Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

Navigation decision point

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$2.90 one way

$5.80 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 6 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $3.18 $6.36
premium $4.93 $3.39 $6.79
diesel $5.61 $3.86 $7.73

Estimated Tolls: $0.06

Drinker Turnpike (0.9 mi) $0.06

Toll estimates based on average 2024-2025 rates. EZ-Pass/SunPass discounts may lower the actual cost.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$3

Tolls

$0

Total

$3

Estimated CO2 emission: 6.1 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 5.3 0 $1.84 $0.84
Efficient EV 4.4 0 $1.53 $0.70
EV Truck/SUV 7 0 $2.45 $1.12

Gas CO2

6 kg

EV CO2

2 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.

Forecast as of Apr 19, 2026

Origin

Lehigh, PA

Late night in Lehigh on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Rain And Snow Showers

NW 10 to 15 mph 100% chance Live forecast

Freeze Warning

Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH

Freeze Watch

Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Destination

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

5:08 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°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

19 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

37m 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?

Expect a mixed drive on this route, blending highway speeds with more local road conditions. Approximately 43% of the journey involves highway travel, offering a faster pace for a portion of your trip. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 6.4 miles on State Route 307, providing a consistent segment of driving. As you progress, the road character will likely shift between these faster highway sections and potentially more varied local streets as you approach your destination. This blend means you'll experience different driving dynamics throughout the 37-minute trip.

43% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 6.4 mi on State Route 307.

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 3.2 miles in near Jubilee Road.

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 37m 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 3.2 miles (Jubilee Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (PA 435 / Drinker Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (PA 502 / Daleville Highway): Navigation decision point.

About the Cities

Arriving in Scranton, PA

Full guide →

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.

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 37m. Total distance: 17.5 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

37m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (43%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Mixed highway & surface route profile with national parks nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 6.4 miles on State Route 307. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

Expect about $0.06 in tolls one way, starting with Drinker Turnpike. Most Northeast and Midwest toll agencies accept E-ZPass; in the West and Texas, transponders like TxTag or FasTrak apply. If you do not have a transponder, cashless tolling plates will mail a bill to the vehicle's registered address — usually with a surcharge, so a rental-car toll pass is often cheaper than paying by mail.

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 3.2 miles (Jubilee Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (PA 435 / Drinker Turnpike): Navigation decision point; at 5.6 miles (PA 502 / Daleville Highway): 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 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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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