Origin
Moscow, PA
Morning in Moscow on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Moscow, 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
18m
Distance
11.4 mi
18 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 17m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 22m
10 AM
0h 20m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 22m
8 PM
0h 18m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Moscow, PA
Serg Alesenko
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Moscow, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is 11.4 miles and takes about 18m via State Route 307 and Church Street, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between these two locations. The route is a practical option for local travel, with a mixed driving profile that shouldn't pose any challenges for most vehicles. Considering its brief duration, it's an easy addition to any larger trip or a simple point-to-point journey.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 307 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| Church Street | 2.8 mi | 4m |
| Moosic Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Crown Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Main Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 307
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Moscow, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 435; PA 690
94 ft
·
7 sec
·
South Main Street
2
Turn left onto PA 690
2.8 mi
·
4 min
·
Church Street
3
Turn right onto PA 307
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 307
4
Continue on PA 307
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Moosic Street
5
Turn left onto Crown Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crown Avenue
6
Turn right onto River Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 690 / Church Street
Turn left onto PA 690 / Church Street
Navigation decision point
4
2.8 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 307 / State Route 307
Turn right onto PA 307 / State Route 307
Navigation decision point
4
10.4 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
Crown Avenue
Turn left onto Crown Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.6 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
River Street
Turn right onto River Street
Navigation decision point
7
11.2 mi into trip
|
~18m 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
$1.89 one way
$3.78 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.07 | $4.14 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.21 | $4.42 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.52 | $5.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4 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 | 3.4 | 0 | $1.20 | $0.55 |
| Efficient EV | 2.9 | 0 | $1.00 | $0.46 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.6 | 0 | $1.60 | $0.73 |
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
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:36 AM
EDT
Current temp
54°F
Partly Cloudy
NE 1 to 6 mph
2% 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
8 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
18m 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 route features a mixed drive, with 51% of it on highway. You'll experience stretches of faster driving, including a continuous 5.8 miles on State Route 307. The road will transition from highway sections to more local street driving as you approach Scranton. Expect a blend of efficient travel on main roads and a slightly more urban feel closer to your destination. It's not a particularly demanding drive, but pay attention as the road conditions and speed limits change.
51% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 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 early in the drive near PA 690 / Church Street.
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 18m 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: near the start (PA 690 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (PA 307 / State Route 307): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (Crown Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 11.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
18m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (51%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on State Route 307. 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: near the start (PA 690 / Church Street): Navigation decision point; at 2.8 miles (PA 307 / State Route 307): Navigation decision point; at 10.4 miles (Crown Avenue): Navigation decision point.
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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