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Trip from Scranton, PA to Canadensis, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

54m

Distance

38.4 mi

62 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$6

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 13 min
4 AM
0h 50m ★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 3m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 58m
5 PM
1h 3m
8 PM
0h 52m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

Downtown Canadensis, PA, PA

Canadensis, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

Scranton to Canadensis is 38.4 miles and takes about 54 minutes via I 380 and PA 191, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. With a high percentage of highway driving, it's a quick way to get from one point to another. Consider this route if you're looking for efficiency and don't need a lengthy travel experience.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 380 15.7 mi 16m
Memorial Boulevard 4.7 mi 7m
PA 191 4.3 mi 8m
I 84 3.4 mi 4m
PA 940 3 mi 5m
American Legion Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
PA 390 1.3 mi 2m
Pocono Boulevard 0.9 mi 1m
Longest stretch: I 380 — 15.7 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Canadensis, PA.

1

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
2

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
3

Turn right onto CR 3023

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Cedar Avenue
4

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec
5

Merge onto President Biden Expressway

0.6 mi · 52 sec · President Biden Expressway
6

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec
Toward I 81 North: Binghamton
7

Merge onto I 81

1.5 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
8

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec
Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
9

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec
10

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
11

Merge onto I 84; I 380

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380
12

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

16 mi · 16 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec
Toward PA 483: Tobyhanna
14

Keep slight right at fork

354 ft · 8 sec
15

Turn straight onto PA 611

4.7 mi · 7 min · Memorial Boulevard
16

Continue on PA 611

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pocono Boulevard
17

Turn left onto PA 940

3.0 mi · 5 min · PA 940
18

Turn left onto PA 390

1.3 mi · 2 min · PA 390
19

At end of road, turn left onto PA 191; PA 390

4.3 mi · 8 min · PA 191; PA 390
20

Turn right onto PA 447

142 ft · 2 sec · PA 447
21

Arrive at destination

PA 447

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Downtown Lehigh, PA, PA

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Lehigh, PA

19 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.

Pacing Suggestions

Mountainhome, PA

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Lehigh, PA

Meal break

The midpoint is around 19.2 miles from Scranton, 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.

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 17

5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 7.9 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

6
0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lackawanna Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

5
0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Navigation decision point

5
1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 North: Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 81 North: Binghamton
6
4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...
6
7.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 380

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$6.37 one way

$12.73 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 13 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $6.97 $13.94
premium $4.93 $7.45 $14.89
diesel $5.61 $8.48 $16.96

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$6

Estimated CO2 emission: 13.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 11.5 0 $4.03 $1.84
Efficient EV 9.6 0 $3.36 $1.54
EV Truck/SUV 15.4 0 $5.38 $2.46

Gas CO2

13 kg

EV CO2

4 kg (69% 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.

Forecast as of Apr 20, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

62°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Canadensis, PA

Late night in Canadensis on Tuesday

Local time

4:57 AM

EDT

Current temp

41°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

57°F

Lehigh, PA

19 mi in

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

21 degrees cooler at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

54m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

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 predominantly highway-focused, with 74% of the journey on faster roads like I 380. You'll experience a significant uninterrupted stretch of 15.7 miles on I 380, allowing for consistent progress. While primarily highway, the route will transition to surface roads like Memorial Boulevard and PA 191 as you approach your destination. Expect a driving experience that prioritizes speed and directness over winding scenic byways.

74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
21 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 15.7 mi on I 380.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and Memorial Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.

Driving Effort 8/10

Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a short but busy drive. With 17 decision points packed into just 38.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 54m.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Scranton, PA to Canadensis, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Milford along the way.

Milford

4.1 mi in | ~6m

About the Cities

Starting in Scranton, PA

Full guide →

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.

City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 54m. Total distance: 38.4 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

54m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (74%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 15.7 miles on I 380. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.

It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Canadensis, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.

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 (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Canadensis, 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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