Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
22m
Distance
11.8 mi
19 km
Drive Score
6/10
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.
Jermyn, PA
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If you are looking for a quick excursion in Northeast Pennsylvania, the 11.8-mile journey from Scranton to Jermyn is a straightforward local trip. Expect to spend about 22 minutes behind the wheel, making this an ideal outing for a single day. You will navigate primarily via Linden Street, Adams Avenue, and Mulberry Street rather than major expressways. With a fuel cost estimate of just $2, it is a very budget-friendly way to move between these two communities. Since both locations are situated in the Northeast region, you will remain within familiar territory throughout the entire drive.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Eynon Jermyn Road | 2 mi | 3m |
| Main Street | 1.7 mi | 2m |
| South Blakely Street | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Valley Avenue | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| Gino Merli Drive | 1.1 mi | 1m |
| Cypress Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| O'Neill Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Clay Avenue | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Jermyn, PA.
Start on Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Linden Street
Turn left onto Adams Avenue
Turn right onto US 11; PA 307
Turn left onto Clay Avenue
Continue on South Blakely Street
Continue on South Blakely Street
Continue on South Blakely Street
Continue on PA 347
Continue on PA 347
Turn straight onto PA 347
Continue on PA 347
Turn right onto Main Street
Continue on Gino Merli Drive
Continue on Gino Merli Drive
Continue on Main Street
Continue on Eynon Jermyn Road
Turn straight onto Washington Avenue
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Arrive at destination
5 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn right onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Adams Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn right onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Clay Avenue
Navigation decision point
Turn left onto Franklin Street
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$1.96 one way
$3.91 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.14 | $4.29 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.29 | $4.58 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.61 | $5.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.1 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 | 3.5 | 0 | $1.24 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.03 | $0.47 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.76 |
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 Sunday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
82°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Morning in Jermyn on Sunday
Local time
7:45 AM
EDT
Current temp
46°F
Unavailable
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 trip is best described as a turn-heavy local drive that keeps you off the highway entirely. You won't find any high-speed interstate sections here, as the highway share for this route is 0%. Because you are navigating urban and local streets, you should stay alert for frequent turns and changing traffic patterns. Without any long, uninterrupted stretches, the drive requires your full attention from start to finish. It is a practical, no-frills experience that prioritizes local navigation over highway cruising.
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 0.1 miles in near Linden Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 22m 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 0.1 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point; at 0.3 miles (Adams Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here.
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 22m. Total distance: 11.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
22m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). 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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