Origin
Wind Gap, PA
Afternoon in Wind Gap on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
66°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Wind Gap, 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
1h 5m
Distance
50.3 mi
81 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 0m
★
6 AM
1h 6m
8 AM
1h 16m
10 AM
1h 9m
12 PM
1h 8m
3 PM
1h 10m
5 PM
1h 16m
8 PM
1h 2m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Wind Gap, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trek from Wind Gap to Scranton, you are looking at a straightforward 50.3-mile journey that typically takes about 1 hour and 5 minutes. This trip is perfectly suited for a single-day excursion, as it connects two spots within Pennsylvania’s Northeast region without requiring an overnight stay. You will primarily navigate via PA 33, I-380, and the Keystone Shortway, keeping your transit time efficient. Budgeting around $8 for fuel makes this an economical choice for a weekend getaway or a necessary commute. Because the drive is short and direct, you have plenty of flexibility to explore your destination upon arrival.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| PA 33 | 10.7 mi | 14m |
| Keystone Shortway | 8.6 mi | 10m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Moosic Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| Broadway (Old Route 115) | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| River Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 18.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wind Gap, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on East Center Street
85 ft
·
7 sec
·
East Center Street
2
Turn right onto PA 512
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Broadway (Old Route 115)
3
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
4
Merge onto PA 33
7.6 mi
·
10 min
·
PA 33
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 33
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Use the left lane.
6
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Use the left lane.
7
Merge onto I 80
8.6 mi
·
10 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
25 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 25.2 miles from Wind Gap, 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 105 decision points cluster between mile 1.1 and 50.2 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 33
Merge onto PA 33
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
8.7 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
PA 33
Keep slight left at fork onto PA 33 toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the left lane.
Toward PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton
6
11.8 mi into trip
|
~16m in
Take the exit toward I 80 West: Hazleton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Toward I 80 West: Hazleton
5
20.8 mi into trip
|
~28m 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
50.2 mi into trip
|
~1h 5m 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
$8.34 one way
$16.68 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.13 | $18.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.76 | $19.51 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.11 | $22.21 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.1 | 0 | $5.28 | $2.41 |
| Efficient EV | 12.6 | 0 | $4.40 | $2.01 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.1 | 0 | $7.04 | $3.22 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 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
Afternoon in City of Scranton on Sunday
Local time
2:09 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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 cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 5m 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 highway-focused experience, as 72% of this route is spent on high-speed roads. You will find a consistent pace, punctuated by a longest uninterrupted stretch of 18.5 miles while cruising along I-380. The drive moves away from the local character of Wind Gap and quickly transitions into a more utilitarian interstate flow. It is a functional, no-nonsense path that prioritizes speed over winding backroads. While you won't encounter technical mountain passes or complex navigation, the steady highway rhythm allows you to cover the distance with minimal stress.
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?
8/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and PA 33. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near PA 33.
Driving Effort
8/10
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 50.3 miles you will encounter 10 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 1.1 miles (PA 33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Elevation Profile
Gently rolling terrain
1,929 ft
585 ft
Total Climb
1,345 ft
Total Descent
1,352 ft
Highest Point
1,929 ft
~32.4 mi in
Elevation Range
1,345 ft
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 Wind Gap, PA and City of Scranton, PA, road signs point toward Hazleton, 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Hazleton
8.7 mi in
|
~12m
|
via PA 33
307: Daleville
40 mi in
|
~49m
Moscow
40 mi in
|
~49m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 5m. Total distance: 50.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 5m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (72%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
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.
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 City of Scranton, 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 1.1 miles (PA 33): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 8.7 miles (PA 33): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 11.8 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
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 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, EIA for fuel prices, USGS 3DEP for elevation, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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