Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Tunkhannock, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
43m
Distance
23.8 mi
38 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 40m
★
6 AM
0h 44m
8 AM
0h 51m
10 AM
0h 46m
12 PM
0h 45m
3 PM
0h 47m
5 PM
0h 51m
8 PM
0h 41m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tunkhannock, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
If you are looking for a quick getaway in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the 23.8-mile trip from Scranton to Tunkhannock is an ideal choice. You can easily complete this journey in about 43 minutes, making it a perfect day trip that requires no overnight stay. Budgeting around $4 for fuel should cover your transit comfortably. Since both cities are located within the Northeast region, you will find a consistent atmosphere throughout the drive. This short route offers a straightforward transition between these two locations without the need for complex travel logistics.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Roosevelt Highway | 9.8 mi | 17m |
| Morgan Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| PA 92 | 3.3 mi | 6m |
| Winola Road | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Grand Army of the Republic Highway | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Roosevelt Highway
— 9.8 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Tunkhannock, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 11; PA 307
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto PA 307
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
PA 307
Toward PA 307 North
Use the slight right lane.
5
Turn left onto PA 307
0.1 mi
·
14 sec
·
North Keyser Avenue
Use the straight lane.
6
Turn right onto PA 307
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Morgan Highway
7
Turn straight onto PA 307
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
Winola Road
8
Continue on PA 307
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
Airport Drive
9
Continue on PA 307
9.8 mi
·
17 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
10
Continue on PA 92
3.3 mi
·
6 min
·
PA 92
11
Turn left onto US 6
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Use the left lane.
12
Turn right onto PA 29
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Bridge Street
Use the right lane.
13
Arrive at destination
PA 29
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 55 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 23.6 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
2.6 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
PA 307
Take the exit onto PA 307 toward PA 307 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward PA 307 North
7
2.7 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
23.1 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Turn left onto US 6 / Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
6
23.6 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
PA 29 / Bridge Street
Turn right onto PA 29 / Bridge Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.95 one way
$7.89 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.32 | $8.64 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.25 | $10.51 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.1 | 0 | $2.50 | $1.14 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.08 | $0.95 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.5 | 0 | $3.33 | $1.52 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Tunkhannock, PA
Afternoon in Tunkhannock on Sunday
Local time
12:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
1 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
43m 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 turn-heavy local drive that keeps you engaged behind the wheel. You will navigate via the Roosevelt Highway, Morgan Highway, and PA 92, which collectively make up a route where only 24% of your travel is on highways. The longest uninterrupted stretch you will encounter is a 9.8-mile segment on the Roosevelt Highway. Because the road demands your attention through its technical turns, it feels much more hands-on than a standard interstate cruise. Be prepared for a winding path that shifts away from high-speed driving in favor of more localized maneuvering.
Only 24% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
13 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 9.8 mi on Roosevelt Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 5 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 23.8 miles you will encounter 5 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
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 2.6 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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 43m. Total distance: 23.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
43m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (24%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 9.8 miles on Roosevelt Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 0.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Tunkhannock, 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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