Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 27, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 2m
Distance
47.1 mi
76 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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.
Saylorsburg, PA
Michael Taccetta
Scranton, PA
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Saylorsburg, PA to Scranton, PA is 47.1 miles and takes about 1h 2m via I 380 and PA 33, with a fuel budget near $8 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward connection between two points. With a high percentage of highway driving, it's a quick transit that doesn't demand an overnight stay. Consider this route if you need an efficient way to cover this distance without extensive planning.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| PA 33 | 7.6 mi | 10m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Moosic Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Old Route 115 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Cherry Valley Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Hour-of-day weekday pattern from 4 FHWA count stations on your route.
Peak
4 PM
~1,055 veh/hr typical · worst 1,348
Quietest
2 AM
~128 veh/hr
Peak-to-quiet ratio
8.2×
busier at peak than in the quiet hours
Averaged across 48 weeks of 2023 FHWA Travel Monitoring Analysis System data. Weekday hours only (Mon–Fri).
Step-by-step road directions between Saylorsburg, PA and Scranton, PA.
Start on this road
Continue on Old Route 115
Turn sharp left onto Cherry Valley Road
Take the ramp
Merge onto PA 33
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33
Take the exit
Merge onto I 80
Take the exit
Continue on I 380
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 307
Continue on PA 307
Continue on PA 307
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
Continue on Biden Street
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
24 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 10 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 23.5 miles from Saylorsburg, 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 1 and 36.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Merge onto PA 33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit toward I 380 North: Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Take the exit toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Regular Gas
$7.68 one way
$15.37 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.56 | $8.45 | $16.90 |
| premium | $4.86 | $9.02 | $18.04 |
| diesel | $5.40 | $10.02 | $20.04 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 16.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-20.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.95 | $2.26 |
| Efficient EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.12 | $1.88 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 18.8 | 0 | $6.59 | $3.01 |
Gas CO2
16 kg
EV CO2
6 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Evening in Saylorsburg on Sunday
Local time
8:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Mostly Cloudy then Chance Rain Showers
Destination
Evening in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:22 PM
EDT
Current temp
44°F
Chance Rain Showers
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 71% of the 47.1 miles on high-speed roads like I 380 and PA 33. You'll encounter an 18.5-mile stretch on I 380 without needing to exit, suggesting a solid period of consistent cruising. Expect the highway portion to conclude as you approach your destination, transitioning to surface roads for the final segment of the trip.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and Keystone Shortway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1 miles in near PA 33.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 47.1 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: at 1 miles (PA 33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 5.5 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 8.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Saylorsburg, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Hazleton
307: Daleville
Moscow
Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
Top landmarks
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 2m. Total distance: 47.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 2m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (71%). 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, NPS for national parks, and FHWA TMAS for hourly traffic volumes. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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