Origin
New Milford, PA
Morning in New Milford on Sunday
Local time
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from New Milford, 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
47m
Distance
37 mi
60 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Milford, PA
Michael Taccetta
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This straightforward 37-mile drive from New Milford, PA, to Scranton, PA, will take you about 47 minutes to complete. It's a perfect day trip, requiring no overnight stays, and is primarily highway-focused. You can expect the fuel cost to be around $6 for this short journey. The route predominantly utilizes I-81 and the North Scranton Expressway, making it a quick and efficient transit between these two Northeast Pennsylvania locations. Given its brevity and highway nature, this trip is ideal for a quick relocation or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 31.7 mi | 37m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| US 6 BUS | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Penn Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Lackawanna Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 492 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 31.7 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between New Milford, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
36 ft
·
8 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto US 11
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Main Street
3
Turn left onto PA 492
0.3 mi
·
27 sec
·
Jackson Street
4
Continue on PA 492
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
State Route 492
5
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
38 sec
6
Merge onto I 81
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
7
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto US 6 BUS
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
10
Continue on US 11
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
11
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
0.3 mi
·
44 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
13
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Lackawanna Avenue
14
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from New Milford, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 36.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11 / Main Street
Turn left onto US 11 / Main Street
Navigation decision point
6
32.6 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
7
32.9 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 6 BUS
Merge onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
6
33 mi into trip
|
~40m in
|
US 6 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
6
36.3 mi into trip
|
~45m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
6:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
43°F
Waverly, PA
19 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
28 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
47m 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?
Prepare for a largely highway-focused experience, with 95% of the drive on major roadways like I-81 and the North Scranton Expressway. You'll encounter one uninterrupted stretch of 31.7 miles on I-81, offering a consistent pace. While it's primarily an interstate drive, the inclusion of US-6 BUS near the end provides a slight shift in character as you approach your destination. The road maintains a high-speed profile for most of the journey, minimizing traffic delays.
95% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 31.7 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 11 / Main Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 47m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 47m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 31.7 miles on I 81. 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: near the start (US 11 / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 32.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 32.9 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. 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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