Origin
Mountainhome, PA
Morning in Mountainhome on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mountainhome, PA to 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
50m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mountainhome, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Mountainhome, PA to Scranton, PA is 33.8 miles and takes about 50 minutes via I 380, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a simple point-to-point journey. It's a short hop, ideal for a quick trip or a leg of a larger adventure. Given its short duration, you won't need extensive planning, but it's good to know the general road character.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| PA 390 | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Paradise Valley Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Moosic Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Pocono Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 10.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainhome, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 390
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 390
2
Continue on PA 390
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 390
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Paradise Valley Road
4
Turn right onto PA 611; PA 940
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pocono Boulevard
5
Continue on PA 611
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
6
Continue on PA 611
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
Memorial Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge onto I 380
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 380
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
10
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
11
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
12
Continue on PA 307
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moosic Street
13
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Mountainhome, 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 75 decision points cluster between mile 3.9 and 33.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
PA 611; PA 940 / Pocono Boulevard
Turn right onto PA 611; PA 940 / Pocono Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 380
Merge onto I 380
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
10:17 AM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
SE 3 to 14 mph
3% chance
Live forecast
53°F
Lehigh, PA
17 mi in
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
10 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
50m 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 highway-focused drive for this trip, with 62% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 10.6 miles on I 380, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the route also incorporates State Route 307 and Memorial Boulevard, introducing some local road variations as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll get a taste of both faster travel and more integrated local routes.
62% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 10.6 mi on I 380.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
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 around 3.9 miles in near PA 940 / Paradise Valley 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 50m 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 3.9 miles (PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (PA 611; PA 940 / Pocono Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (I 380): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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 Mountainhome, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward 307: Daleville and Moscow.
307: Daleville
23.5 mi in
|
~33m
Moscow
23.5 mi in
|
~33m
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 50m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 10.6 miles on I 380. 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: at 3.9 miles (PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (PA 611; PA 940 / Pocono Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (I 380): Merge point - match speed before joining.
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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