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Trip from Scranton, PA to Moscow, PA

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Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Sep 7, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

13.3 mi

21 km

Drive Score

8/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

4 AM
0h 18m ★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m ★

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

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Downtown Scranton, PA, PA

Scranton, PA

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Downtown Moscow, PA, PA

Moscow, PA

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Trip Overview

Scranton to Moscow is 13.3 miles and takes about 19 minutes via I-84 and I-380, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region. It's a quick hop, mostly on the interstate, making it ideal for a simple transfer or a brief excursion. You won't need extensive planning for this one, but know that it's largely highway driving.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 84 3.4 mi 4m
I 380 2.9 mi 3m
Church Street 2.2 mi 3m
American Legion Memorial Highway 1.5 mi 1m
President Biden Expressway 0.6 mi <1m
Cedar Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Lackawanna Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Wyoming Avenue 0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: I 84 — 3.4 mi, about 4m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Moscow, 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

2.9 mi · 3 min · I 380
Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 31 sec
Toward PA 690: Moscow
14

Turn left onto PA 690

2.2 mi · 3 min · Church Street
15

At end of road, turn right onto PA 435; PA 690

94 ft · 1 sec · South Main Street
16

Arrive at destination

PA 435; PA 690

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 14

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

$2.22 one way

$4.44 round trip

$4.24/gal 25.4 MPG avg 5 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.67 $2.45 $4.89
premium $5.01 $2.62 $5.25
diesel $5.60 $2.93 $5.86

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-08-31.

Driving Electric?

About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 4 0 $1.40 $0.64
Efficient EV 3.3 0 $1.16 $0.53
EV Truck/SUV 5.3 0 $1.86 $0.85

Gas CO2

5 kg

EV CO2

2 kg (60% 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 Aug 28, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Night in Scranton on Sunday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

64°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 0 to 3 mph 52% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 11:14PM EDT until August 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 11:11PM EDT until August 28 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Destination

Moscow, PA

Night in Moscow on Sunday

Local time

11:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

61°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

SW 2 mph 28% chance Live forecast

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 11:14PM EDT until August 28 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS State College PA

Flood Warning

Flood Warning issued August 27 at 11:11PM EDT until August 28 at 2:15AM EDT by NWS State College PA

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

3 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

19m on the road

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.

What kind of drive is this?

This route is a mixed highway and surface road experience, with 53% of it on interstates. You'll spend a good portion of the 19-minute drive on I-84, including a stretch of 3.4 miles. The transition from highway to surface roads like Church Street will likely feel straightforward, given the short distance. Expect a relatively fast pace for most of the trip.

53% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
16 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on I 84.

How Hard Is This Drive?

8/10

This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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 14 decision points packed into just 13.3 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 19m.

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.

Elevation Profile

Gently rolling terrain

1,767 ft 746 ft

Total Climb

1,094 ft

Total Descent

274 ft

Highest Point

1,767 ft

~10.4 mi in

Elevation Range

1,021 ft

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 Moscow, 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.

Top landmarks

  • • St. Peter's Cathedral — historic church in Pennsylvania, United States
  • • Steamtown National Historic Site — railroad museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania
  • • Albright Memorial Building — library in Scranton, Pennsylvania

Arriving in Moscow, PA

Full guide →

Founded 1830

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 19m. Total distance: 13.3 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

19m drive, comfortable solo distance.

EV Driver

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

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (53%). Some complex stretches to watch for.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 3.4 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 Moscow, 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 Moscow, 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, EIA for fuel prices, and USGS 3DEP for elevation. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.

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