Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Tannersville, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
49m
Distance
38.9 mi
63 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 45m
★
6 AM
0h 49m
8 AM
0h 57m
10 AM
0h 52m
12 PM
0h 51m
3 PM
0h 52m
5 PM
0h 57m
8 PM
0h 47m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tannersville, PA
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Trip Overview
Scranton, PA to Tannersville, PA is 38.9 miles and takes about 49 minutes via I-380 and I-84, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Pennsylvania, connecting two points in the Northeast region. It's a quick trip primarily on major highways, making it ideal for a short excursion or a simple transfer. You'll find this route to be very direct, with little deviation from the main road. Consider this if you're looking for efficiency and minimal travel time between these two locations.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 23.6 mi | 25m |
| Keystone Shortway | 4.9 mi | 6m |
| I 84 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| PA 715 | 0.5 mi | <1m |
| Route 611 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 23.6 mi, about 25m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Tannersville, 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
24 mi
·
25 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13
Keep slight left at fork
1.0 mi
·
1 min
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
14
Merge onto I 80
4.9 mi
·
6 min
·
Keystone Shortway
15
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 299
Toward PA 715: Tannersville
Use the straight / right lanes.
16
Turn right onto PA 715
0.5 mi
·
58 sec
·
PA 715
17
At end of road, turn right onto PA 611; PA 715
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Route 611
18
Turn left onto Pigeon Way
76 ft
·
4 sec
·
Pigeon Way
19
Continue on Pigeon Way
0.1 mi
·
37 sec
·
Pigeon Way
20
Turn sharp left onto Learn Road
0.1 mi
·
25 sec
·
Learn Road
21
Keep slight left at fork onto Learn Road
312 ft
·
13 sec
·
Learn Road
22
Arrive at destination
Learn Road
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 38.9 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.5 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 195 decision points cluster between mile 0.1 and 37.5 — 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
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
6
31.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 1B
Toward I 80 East: Stroudsburg
7
37.5 mi into trip
|
~45m in
Take the exit toward PA 715: Tannersville
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Exit 299
Toward PA 715: Tannersville
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.45 one way
$12.90 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.06 | $14.13 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.54 | $15.09 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.59 | $17.18 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.6 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 | 11.7 | 0 | $4.08 | $1.87 |
| Efficient EV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.40 | $1.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.45 | $2.49 |
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
Tannersville, PA
Morning in Tannersville on Sunday
Local time
6:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°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
23 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
49m 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 is a highway-focused drive, with 74% of the journey taking place on major interstates like I-380 and I-84. You'll experience a longest uninterrupted stretch of 23.6 miles on I-380, offering a consistent pace. The character of the road is largely about smooth, direct travel, allowing for a steady cruising speed. Expect a straightforward driving experience without significant scenic detours or technical road changes, emphasizing forward momentum.
74% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
22 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 23.6 mi on I 380.
How Hard Is This Drive?
9/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and Keystone Shortway. 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
9/10
Focused - lots of decisions in a short distance, but it is over quickly
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 19 decision points packed into just 38.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 49m.
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 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 380): 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.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Tannersville, 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 49m. Total distance: 38.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
49m 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 23.6 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 Tannersville, 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 4.1 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 7.9 miles (I 380): Highway fork - watch signs carefully.
Yes — Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tannersville, 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 NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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