Origin
Pittston, PA
Morning in Pittston on Tuesday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
63°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Pittston, 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
18m
Distance
10.2 mi
16 km
Drive Score
5/10
Practical 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 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 20m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pittston, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick connection between Pittston and Scranton, this 11.8-mile journey is a straightforward commute through Northeast Pennsylvania. You can easily complete the drive in about 20 minutes, making it an ideal candidate for a single-day trip. With a fuel budget of just $2, it is a highly economical way to travel between these two cities. Since the distance is so short, there is no need to worry about overnight logistics or mid-trip hotel stays. You will find this route functions perfectly as a simple, no-fuss transit between the two municipalities.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Main Street | 7.6 mi | 13m |
| Main Avenue | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| West Lackawanna Avenue | 1 mi | 2m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Main Street
— 7.6 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pittston, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on North Main Street
7.6 mi
·
13 min
·
North Main Street
2
Continue on Main Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
Main Avenue
3
Turn right onto West Lackawanna Avenue
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
West Lackawanna Avenue
4
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.1 mi
·
10 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
5
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
2 of 22 decision points cluster between mile 9.2 and 10.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
3
9.2 mi into trip
|
~16m in
|
West Lackawanna Avenue
Turn right onto West Lackawanna Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.69 one way
$3.38 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.85 | $3.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.98 | $3.96 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.25 | $4.50 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.6 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 | 3.1 | 0 | $1.07 | $0.49 |
| Efficient EV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.89 | $0.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.1 | 0 | $1.43 | $0.65 |
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 Tuesday
Local time
8:27 AM
EDT
Current temp
86°F
Mostly Sunny
SW 5 to 10 mph
8% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM EDT by NWS State College PA
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
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?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive that keeps your attention on the road rather than the scenery. You will navigate primarily via Main Avenue, West Lackawanna Avenue, and Cedar Avenue, with a highway share of 0%. Because the entire route consists of local streets, there are no long, uninterrupted stretches of road to zone out on. This is a stop-and-go experience that requires steady navigation through city infrastructure. You should be prepared for frequent turns and urban intersections as you transition from Pittston into the heart of Scranton.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
5 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 7.6 mi on North Main Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 9.2 miles in near West Lackawanna Avenue.
Driving Effort
1/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Pittston, PA to City of Scranton, PA is easy. At 18m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 9.2 miles (West Lackawanna Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 18m. Total distance: 10.2 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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 7.6 miles on North Main Street. 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 9.2 miles (West Lackawanna Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 10.1 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar 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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