Origin
Oakdale, PA
Morning in Oakdale on Sunday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Oakdale, 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
59m
Distance
41 mi
66 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 54m
★
6 AM
0h 59m
8 AM
1h 9m
10 AM
1h 3m
12 PM
1h 2m
3 PM
1h 3m
5 PM
1h 8m
8 PM
0h 56m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, PA
Jack Pace
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
This 41-mile drive from Oakdale, PA to Scranton, PA is a quick trip, taking about 59 minutes to complete. It's a straightforward, highway-focused journey that's perfect for a day trip, with no need for an overnight stay. You'll be spending about 76% of your time on highways, making for efficient travel. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, which is quite budget-friendly for this short distance. Both your starting and ending points are within the Northeast region, so you’ll be traversing familiar territory throughout this Pennsylvania excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 29.2 mi | 36m |
| North Hunter Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Butler Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| PA 940 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Mountain Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| South Main Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Windy Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 29.2 mi, about 36m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Oakdale, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Pierce Court
264 ft
·
19 sec
·
Pierce Court
2
Turn left onto Swaab Court
166 ft
·
17 sec
·
Swaab Court
3
Turn left onto PA 940
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 940
4
Turn slight left onto Windy Hill Road
99 ft
·
5 sec
·
Windy Hill Road
5
Continue on Windy Hill Road
114 ft
·
5 sec
·
Windy Hill Road
6
Continue on Windy Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Windy Hill Road
7
Continue on Woodside Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodside Drive
8
Continue on Arrow Road
0.1 mi
·
28 sec
·
Arrow Road
9
Turn left onto East Butler Drive
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Butler Drive
10
Turn straight
204 ft
·
5 sec
11
Turn straight onto PA 309
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Hunter Highway
12
Continue on PA 309
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mountain Boulevard
13
Turn left onto South Main Road
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Road
14
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
Blue Ridge Trail
15
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
21 sec
16
Merge onto I 81
29 mi
·
36 min
·
I 81
17
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
18
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
19
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
20
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.5 miles from Oakdale, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 40.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Swaab Court
Turn left onto Swaab Court
Navigation decision point
4
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 940
Turn left onto PA 940
Navigation decision point
4
10.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Blue Ridge Trail
Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail
Navigation decision point
5
10.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
7
40.9 mi into trip
|
~58m 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
$6.80 one way
$13.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.44 | $14.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.95 | $15.90 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.05 | $18.10 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.3 | 0 | $4.31 | $1.97 |
| Efficient EV | 10.3 | 0 | $3.59 | $1.64 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.4 | 0 | $5.74 | $2.62 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
8:27 AM
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
20 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
59m 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 drive that's primarily on the interstate, with about 76% of the route consisting of highway driving. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 29.2 miles on I-81, offering a chance to settle in. The journey utilizes I-81, North Hunter Highway, and East Butler Drive, suggesting a blend of faster highway speeds and potentially some more local road transitions as you near your destination. This profile indicates a generally efficient and direct path rather than a winding, scenic tour.
76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
20 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 29.2 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and North Hunter Highway. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Swaab Court.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 59m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Swaab Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 940): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (Blue Ridge Trail): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 59m. Total distance: 41 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
59m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 29.2 miles on I 81. 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 0.1 miles (Swaab Court): Navigation decision point; at 0.1 miles (PA 940): Navigation decision point; at 10.2 miles (Blue Ridge Trail): 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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