Origin
Tannersville, PA
Morning in Tannersville on Sunday
Local time
8:25 AM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Tannersville, 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
45m
Distance
35.2 mi
57 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 42m
★
6 AM
0h 46m
8 AM
0h 53m
10 AM
0h 48m
12 PM
0h 48m
3 PM
0h 49m
5 PM
0h 53m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Tannersville, PA
Jessica Lewis 🦋 thepaintedsquare
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Tannersville, PA to City of Scranton, PA is 35.2 miles and takes about 45m via I 380, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Expect a drive that's primarily on the interstate, making it a straightforward and efficient journey between these two points. It's a practical option if you're looking for a quick hop between nearby towns without much fuss. Given its brevity, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing you ample time to reach your destination and still have your day ahead of you.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Keystone Shortway | 4.5 mi | 5m |
| Moosic Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Route 611 | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Crown Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 18.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tannersville, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Learn Road
0.2 mi
·
46 sec
·
Learn Road
2
Turn sharp right onto Pigeon Way
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Pigeon Way
3
Turn slight right onto PA 611
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
·
Route 611
4
Continue on PA 715
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
PA 715
5
Turn right onto Sullivan Trail
0.2 mi
·
20 sec
·
Sullivan Trail
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
Toward I 80 West, PA 715 Truck North: Hazleton
7
Merge onto I 80
4.5 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Shortway
8
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
9
Continue on I 380
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 380
10
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
11
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
12
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
13
Continue on PA 307
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Moosic Street
14
Turn left onto Crown Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crown Avenue
15
Turn right onto River Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
16
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
17
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
18 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 35 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 17.6 miles from Tannersville, 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 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 35 — 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
|
Pigeon Way
Turn sharp right onto Pigeon Way
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
5
0.8 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
Sullivan Trail
Turn right onto Sullivan Trail
Navigation decision point
5
1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West, PA 715 Truck North: Hazleton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West, PA 715 Truck North: Hazleton
5
5.7 mi into trip
|
~8m in
Take the exit toward I 380 North: Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
7
35 mi into trip
|
~45m 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
$5.84 one way
$11.67 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.83 | $13.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| Efficient EV | 8.8 | 0 | $3.08 | $1.41 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.93 | $2.25 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (67% 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
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
8:25 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 3:08PM EDT by NWS Cleveland OH
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
20 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
45m 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 leans heavily into highway driving, with 72% of the journey taking place on interstates and major roads. You'll experience a focused highway drive, including an uninterrupted stretch of 18.5 miles on I 380. The character of the road is predominantly fast-paced, allowing for steady progress towards Scranton. While the Keystone Shortway is mentioned, the majority of your time will be spent on the more direct I 380 and State Route 307.
72% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
17 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on I 380.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and State Route 307. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Pigeon Way.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 45m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Pigeon Way): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.8 miles (Sullivan Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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.
Between Tannersville, PA and City of Scranton, PA, road signs point toward 307: Daleville and Moscow.
307: Daleville
24.9 mi in
|
~29m
Moscow
24.9 mi in
|
~29m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 45m. Total distance: 35.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
45m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Straightforward navigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on I 380. 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 (Pigeon Way): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 0.8 miles (Sullivan Trail): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
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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