Origin
Preston, PA
Morning in Preston on Sunday
Local time
9:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Preston, 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
29m
Distance
21.6 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Preston, PA
Haneul Trac
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Preston, PA to the City of Scranton, PA is 21.6 miles and takes about 29 minutes via PA 309, with a fuel budget near $4 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This is a quick, straightforward trip primarily on highways within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. Expect an efficient journey that gets you from point A to point B without much fuss. With a drive time under 30 minutes, this route is ideal for a short hop, making it easy to fit into any schedule.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 309 | 19.1 mi | 23m |
| River Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Hazleton Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| South Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Chester Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 309
— 19.1 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Preston, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Chester Street
287 ft
·
16 sec
·
Chester Street
2
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Street
3
Turn right onto Hazleton Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Hazleton Street
4
Turn right onto PA 309
0.2 mi
·
19 sec
·
PA 309
5
Take the ramp
94 ft
·
4 sec
6
Turn left onto PA 309
19 mi
·
23 min
·
PA 309
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
Toward PA 307
8
Turn left onto River Street
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
9
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
10
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 75 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 21.4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
0.1 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
South Main Street
At end of road, turn right onto South Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
0.5 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
Hazleton Street
Turn right onto Hazleton Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.1 mi into trip
|
~3m in
|
PA 309
Turn right onto PA 309
Navigation decision point
4
20.3 mi into trip
|
~27m in
Take the exit toward PA 307
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward PA 307
7
21.4 mi into trip
|
~29m 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
$3.58 one way
$7.16 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.92 | $7.84 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.19 | $8.38 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.77 | $9.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.27 | $1.04 |
| Efficient EV | 5.4 | 0 | $1.89 | $0.86 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.6 | 0 | $3.02 | $1.38 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
9:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
50°F
Rain Showers
NW 5 to 12 mph
97% chance
Live forecast
Freeze Warning
Freeze Warning issued April 19 at 3:52AM EDT until April 20 at 11:00AM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Freeze Watch
Freeze Watch issued April 19 at 1:11AM EDT until April 21 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
Very similar conditions
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
Road read
29m 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?
This drive is heavily focused on highway travel, with 89% of the journey utilizing faster roads. You'll experience a consistent pace for the majority of the trip, including a continuous stretch of 19.1 miles on PA 309. The route, which also incorporates River Street and Hazleton Street, offers a predominantly high-speed character. It's the kind of drive where you can settle in and cover ground efficiently, with minimal dawdling or slow-downs.
89% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 19.1 mi on PA 309.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on PA 309 and River Street. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near South Main Street.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 29m drive. You will face about 7 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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Hazleton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 309): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 29m. Total distance: 21.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (89%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 19.1 miles on PA 309. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes — we found about 3 rest areas or service plazas within a short detour of the route (from OpenStreetMap). See the Rest Stops tab under Nearby Places for locations and mile markers. Plan to stretch, use the bathroom, and top off fluids every 2–3 hours on longer drives.
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 (South Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.5 miles (Hazleton Street): Navigation decision point; at 1.1 miles (PA 309): 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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