Origin
Olyphant, PA
Morning in Olyphant on Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Olyphant, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Pin this tripCompiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.8 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 11m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 13m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 13m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Olyphant, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
If you are traveling from Olyphant to the City of Scranton, you are looking at a quick 6.8-mile journey that typically takes about 12 minutes to complete. This trip is perfectly suited for a single day, as it functions more like a local commute than a long-distance road trip. You will navigate primarily via South Valley Avenue, Blakely Street, and O'Neill Highway to reach your destination within the same Northeast Pennsylvania region. With fuel costs estimated at just $1, this is an incredibly budget-friendly drive. There are no mandatory stops required along the way, giving you the flexibility to complete the trip efficiently. It is a straightforward, practical connection between these two neighboring communities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Blakely Street | 1 mi | 2m |
| O'Neill Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Harrison Avenue | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Wheeler Avenue | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| River Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Crown Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Valley Avenue
— 2.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Olyphant, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on West Lackawanna Avenue
59 ft
·
9 sec
·
West Lackawanna Avenue
2
Turn left onto PA 347
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valley Avenue
3
Continue on PA 347
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
O'Neill Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on PA 347
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
Blakely Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on Cherry Street
371 ft
·
8 sec
·
Cherry Street
6
Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
0.6 mi
·
59 sec
·
Wheeler Avenue
7
Turn right onto Myrtle Street
399 ft
·
12 sec
·
Myrtle Street
8
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Harrison Avenue
9
Continue on Crown Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crown Avenue
10
Turn right onto River Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
11
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
12
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 65 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 6.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 347 / South Valley Avenue
Turn left onto PA 347 / South Valley Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
4.3 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
Wheeler Avenue
Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Myrtle Street
Turn right onto Myrtle Street
Navigation decision point
4
4.9 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Harrison Avenue
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
Navigation decision point
7
6.6 mi into trip
|
~12m 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
$1.13 one way
$2.25 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.23 | $2.47 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.32 | $2.64 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $1.50 | $3.00 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.71 | $0.33 |
| Efficient EV | 1.7 | 0 | $0.60 | $0.27 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.95 | $0.44 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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 Tuesday
Local time
6:50 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
8% 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
23 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
12m 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 turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route features zero highway miles. You will spend most of your time navigating local surface streets, which keeps the pace moderate and requires your full attention at intersections. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 2.2-mile segment on South Valley Avenue. Because the route relies entirely on local roads, the drive feels consistent and urban throughout the entire 12-minute duration. You won't find any monotonous highway grinding here, just a direct path that transitions steadily from Olyphant into the heart of Scranton.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
12 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 2.2 mi on South Valley Avenue.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 347 / South Valley Avenue.
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 12m drive. You will face about 6 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 347 / South Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Wheeler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Myrtle Street): Navigation decision point.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,005 ft
739 ft
Total Climb
291 ft
Total Descent
329 ft
Highest Point
1,005 ft
~2.4 mi in
Elevation Range
266 ft
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 12m. Total distance: 6.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
12m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 2.2 miles on South Valley Avenue. 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 347 / South Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.3 miles (Wheeler Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.9 miles (Myrtle Street): 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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