Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Hemlock Farms, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
55m
Distance
41.4 mi
67 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 51m
★
6 AM
0h 55m
8 AM
1h 4m
10 AM
0h 58m
12 PM
0h 57m
3 PM
0h 59m
5 PM
1h 4m
8 PM
0h 52m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Hemlock Farms, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
This 41.4-mile drive from Scranton to Hemlock Farms in Pennsylvania is an easy day trip, taking about 55 minutes. With 87% of the journey on highways, it's a straightforward commute. The estimated fuel cost is around $7, making it an economical excursion. You'll primarily be on I-84 and PA-739, offering a direct path through the Northeast region. This route is ideal for a quick getaway or an efficient transfer, with no need to break it up over multiple days.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 33.8 mi | 39m |
| PA-739 | 1.6 mi | 3m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Forest Drive | 1 mi | 3m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Hickory Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lackawanna Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 33.8 mi, about 39m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Hemlock Farms, 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 left at fork onto I 84
30 mi
·
35 min
·
I 84
Toward I 84 East: Milford
13
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
Toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry
14
Turn right onto PA 739
1.6 mi
·
3 min
·
PA-739
15
Turn right onto Forest Drive
1.0 mi
·
3 min
·
Forest Drive
16
Turn right onto Hickory Drive
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Hickory Drive
17
Arrive at destination
Hickory Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 41 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 20.7 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 155 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 4.1 — 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
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
Take the exit toward I-84 east, US 6 east
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
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...
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.86 one way
$13.73 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.52 | $15.03 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.03 | $16.06 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.14 | $18.28 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.4 | 0 | $4.35 | $1.99 |
| Efficient EV | 10.4 | 0 | $3.62 | $1.66 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.6 | 0 | $5.80 | $2.65 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Hemlock Farms, PA
Morning in Hemlock Farms on Sunday
Local time
7:34 AM
EDT
Current temp
68°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
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
25 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
55m 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?
Expect a highway-focused experience for most of this 41.4-mile trip, with 87% of the drive on faster roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 33.8 miles on I-84, providing a consistent pace. As you transition from the interstate to PA-739 and the American Legion Memorial Highway, you might notice a slight shift in scenery and road type, but the overall character remains one of efficient travel. It's a drive built for making good time.
87% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 33.8 mi on I 84.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and PA-739. 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 15 decision points packed into just 41.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 55m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scranton, PA and Hemlock Farms, PA, road signs point toward Milford and Dingmans Ferry.
Milford
4.1 mi in
|
~6m
Dingmans Ferry
38.3 mi in
|
~46m
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 55m. Total distance: 41.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
55m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (87%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 33.8 miles on I 84. 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 Hemlock Farms, 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 Hemlock Farms, 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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