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Trip from Spring Brook, PA to City of Scranton, PA

Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards

Drive Time

19m

Distance

11.9 mi

19 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$2

one way

EV Charging

Good

8 stations

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.

human settlement in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

Spring Brook, PA

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Downtown City of Scranton, PA, PA

City of Scranton, PA

Michael Taccetta

Trip Overview

Traveling from Spring Brook to Scranton is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 10.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 17 minutes, making it an ideal excursion to finish in a single day. Since the route involves no highway driving, you will navigate entirely via local roads like State Route 502, State Route 307, and Moosic Street. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short transit within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Given the brevity of the trip, there is no need to plan for overnight stops or extended travel breaks. This drive serves as a practical connection between these two nearby communities.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
State Route 307 5.8 mi 8m
PA 690 3.3 mi 5m
Moosic Street 1.8 mi 2m
River Street 0.6 mi 1m
Crown Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
Cedar Avenue 0.2 mi <1m
State Route 502 <0.1 mi <1m
Longest stretch: State Route 307 — 5.8 mi, about 8m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spring Brook, PA and City of Scranton, PA.

1

Start on PA 502

81 ft · 3 sec · State Route 502
2

Turn right onto PA 690

3.3 mi · 5 min · PA 690
3

Turn left onto PA 307

5.8 mi · 8 min · State Route 307
4

Continue on PA 307

1.8 mi · 2 min · Moosic Street
5

Turn left onto Crown Avenue

0.2 mi · 26 sec · Crown Avenue
6

Turn right onto River Street

0.6 mi · 1 min · River Street
7

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8

Arrive at destination

Cedar Avenue

Heads-up: tricky spots

5 of 5

5 decision points cluster between mile 0 and 11.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.

3
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | PA 690

Turn right onto PA 690

Navigation decision point

4
3.3 mi into trip | ~6m in | PA 307 / State Route 307

Turn left onto PA 307 / State Route 307

Navigation decision point

4
10.9 mi into trip | ~17m in | Crown Avenue

Turn left onto Crown Avenue

Navigation decision point

4
11.2 mi into trip | ~17m in | River Street

Turn right onto River Street

Navigation decision point

7
11.8 mi into trip | ~19m in | Cedar Avenue

At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

Lane positioning matters here

Use the straight / right lanes.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$1.97 one way

$3.95 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 4 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.61 $2.16 $4.32
premium $4.93 $2.31 $4.62
diesel $5.61 $2.63 $5.25

No toll roads detected on this route.

Drive Cost (one way)

Fuel

$2

Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 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 3.6 0 $1.25 $0.57
Efficient EV 3 0 $1.04 $0.48
EV Truck/SUV 4.8 0 $1.67 $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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 16, 2026

Origin

Spring Brook, PA

Late night in Spring Brook on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

63°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

City of Scranton, PA

Late night in City of Scranton on Sunday

Local time

3:02 AM

EDT

Current temp

86°F

Mostly Sunny

SW 9 mph 3% chance Live forecast

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ

Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:42AM 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

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

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?

Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route consists of 0% highway travel. Because you are navigating local roads, you won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches; in fact, the longest stretch on State Route 502 is 0 miles. You should prepare for a drive that requires your full attention due to the frequent turns and shifts in road character. Behind the wheel, you will experience a steady pace that keeps you engaged with the local landscape. It is a functional, direct path that prioritizes navigation through local infrastructure over open-road cruising.

76% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 5.8 mi on State Route 307.

How Hard Is This Drive?

3/10

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 307 and PA 690. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 690.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 690): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (PA 307 / State Route 307): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Crown Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.9 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 (76%). Straightforward navigation.

Frequently Asked Questions

The longest stretch is about 5.8 miles on State Route 307. 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: near the start (PA 690): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (PA 307 / State Route 307): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Crown Avenue): Navigation decision point.

Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at City of Scranton, 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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