Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 21, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
21m
Distance
11.1 mi
18 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
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.
Dalton, PA
Haneul Trac
Scranton, PA to Dalton, PA is 11.1 miles and takes about 21 minutes via South Abington Road and North Scranton Expressway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a quick connection between two points. Expect a drive that involves frequent turns and a mix of local roads and expressway sections. Given its brief duration, this route is ideal for a straightforward commute or an easy extension to a larger trip.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Abington Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| South Turnpike Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Dalton, PA.
Start on Wyoming Avenue
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
Continue on US 11; PA 307
Continue on US 11
Take the exit
Turn straight onto PA 407
Turn left onto PA 632
Continue on PA 632
Turn left onto South Turnpike Road
Turn right
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 11.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Continue onto US 11 / Northern Boulevard toward US 11 North: Clarks Summit
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 632 / Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto South Turnpike Road
Navigation decision point
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.84 one way
$3.68 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.02 | $4.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.15 | $4.31 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.9 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 | 3.3 | 0 | $1.17 | $0.53 |
| Efficient EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.97 | $0.44 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Morning in Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Patchy Fog
Destination
Morning in Dalton on Tuesday
Local time
9:44 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
Both ends of the route are sitting at about the same temperature right now.
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 route is characterized as a 'turn-heavy local drive,' meaning you'll be navigating more neighborhood streets and intersections than open highway. With only 28% of the drive on highways, be prepared for a less predictable pace. The longest continuous stretch you'll encounter is 3.4 miles on South Abington Road, after which you'll transition to other main roads like North Scranton Expressway and Northern Boulevard. The journey involves frequent adjustments and a more engaged driving experience.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3.5 miles (US 11 / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.4 miles (PA 632 / Clinton Street): Navigation decision point.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 11.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (28%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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