Origin
Waverly, PA
Afternoon in Waverly on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Waverly, PA to 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
17m
Distance
9.4 mi
15 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 16m
★
6 AM
0h 18m
8 AM
0h 21m
10 AM
0h 19m
12 PM
0h 19m
3 PM
0h 19m
5 PM
0h 21m
8 PM
0h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Waverly, PA
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Trip Overview
This short 9.4-mile drive from Waverly, PA to Scranton, PA is easily completed in just 17 minutes, making it a perfect candidate for a quick day trip. The route primarily utilizes Abington Road, the North Scranton Expressway, and Northern Boulevard. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this trip is budget-friendly. Since there are no recommended overnight stops and the journey is so brief, you'll have plenty of flexibility to add it onto another excursion or simply use it for local travel within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Expect a mixed driving experience as you navigate between these two neighboring towns.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Penn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Abington Road
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waverly, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 407
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Abington Road
2
Turn left onto US 6; US 11
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
3
Continue on US 11
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
6
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
Linden Street
7
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
429 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
4 of 44 decision points cluster between mile 3.4 and 9.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6; US 11 / Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto US 6; US 11 / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
9.1 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Linden Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
5
9.3 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.56 one way
$3.12 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
3 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.71 | $3.41 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.82 | $3.65 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2.8 | 0 | $0.99 | $0.45 |
| Efficient EV | 2.4 | 0 | $0.82 | $0.38 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 3.8 | 0 | $1.32 | $0.60 |
Gas CO2
3 kg
EV CO2
1 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
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Sunday
Local time
12:40 PM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph
20% chance
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
30 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
17m 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?
The journey from Waverly to Scranton offers a mixed driving profile, with about 31% of the route on highways. You'll encounter a 3.4-mile stretch on Abington Road, which likely provides a more local feel, before transitioning to the faster pace of the North Scranton Expressway. Northern Boulevard will then guide you into Scranton. This blend means you'll experience both quicker travel segments and potentially some slower sections as you enter and exit urban areas. The road character shifts as you progress, moving from more suburban or rural approaches to a more developed, city-bound environment.
31% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
8 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 3.4 mi on Abington Road.
How Hard Is This Drive?
4/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.4 miles in near US 6; US 11 / Northern Boulevard.
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 17m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.4 miles (US 6; US 11 / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (Penn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 17m. Total distance: 9.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
17m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (31%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed highway & surface route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 3.4 miles on Abington Road. 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 3.4 miles (US 6; US 11 / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.1 miles (Penn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.2 miles (Linden Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at 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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