Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 29, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
58.7 mi
94 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$10
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Pocono Ranch Lands, PA
John Wu
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Pocono Ranch Lands to the City of Scranton is 58.7 miles and takes about 1 hour 29 minutes via I 84 and PA-739, with a fuel budget near $10 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a straightforward option for a short excursion. Given its relatively brief duration and primarily highway profile, it's well-suited for a single-day trip. Consider this route if you're looking for a quick connection between these two points without extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 33.4 mi | 39m |
| PA-739 | 11.8 mi | 22m |
| Milford Road | 8 mi | 17m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Minks Pond Road | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| Jerry Marcus Boulevard | 0.3 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Pocono Ranch Lands, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
Start on Whippoorwill Drive
Turn left onto Jerry Marcus Boulevard
At end of road, turn left onto Minks Pond Road
Turn left onto Milford Road
Turn left onto PA 739
Take the ramp
Merge onto I 84
Take the exit
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Continue on President Biden Expressway
Take the exit
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
29 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.
A short stop after about 13 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 29.4 miles from Pocono Ranch Lands, 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.
5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 58.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto Jerry Marcus Boulevard
Navigation decision point
At end of road, turn left onto Minks Pond Road
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Milford Road
Navigation decision point
Take the exit toward President Biden Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Regular Gas
$9.82 one way
$19.63 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.64 | $10.71 | $21.42 |
| premium | $4.97 | $11.48 | $22.95 |
| diesel | $5.35 | $12.37 | $24.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$10
Estimated CO2 emission: 20.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-27.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 17.6 | 0 | $6.16 | $2.82 |
| Efficient EV | 14.7 | 0 | $5.14 | $2.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 23.5 | 0 | $8.22 | $3.76 |
Gas CO2
21 kg
EV CO2
7 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Pocono Ranch Lands on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
38°F
Mostly Clear then Patchy Fog
Destination
Late night in City of Scranton on Wednesday
Local time
3:51 AM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Mostly Clear
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This drive is mostly highway, with 78% of the 58.7 miles on freeways like I 84. You'll encounter a longest stretch of 33.4 miles on I 84 before transitioning to surface roads. Expect a more rural cruising feel on PA-739 and Milford Road as you move away from the interstate.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and PA-739. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Jerry Marcus Boulevard.
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 58.7 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (Jerry Marcus Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Minks Pond Road): Navigation decision point; at 0.9 miles (Milford Road): Navigation decision point.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 58.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (78%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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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