Origin
Bushkill, PA
Morning in Bushkill on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Bushkill, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 21m
Distance
56.4 mi
91 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 15m
★
6 AM
1h 21m
8 AM
1h 34m
10 AM
1h 25m
12 PM
1h 24m
3 PM
1h 26m
5 PM
1h 33m
8 PM
1h 17m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Bushkill, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Bushkill, PA to Scranton, PA covers 56.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 380, Keystone Shortway, US 209 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on I 380. At current regular gas prices, budget about $9.07 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 1h 21m. Total distance: 56.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (59%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Bushkill, PA to Scranton, PA covers 56.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 380 is the longest continuous segment at about 18.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8 miles in near US 209 / Seven Bridge Road.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 56.4 miles you will encounter 9 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 8 miles (US 209 / Seven Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
8 mi into trip
|
~15m in
|
US 209 / Seven Bridge Road
Enter roundabout onto US 209 / Seven Bridge Road
Roundabout - know your exit number before entering
5
11.4 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
I 80 / Keystone Shortway
Merge onto I 80 / Keystone Shortway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
26.9 mi into trip
|
~43m in
Take the exit toward I 380 North: Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
5
46.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 3m in
Take the exit toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
5
56.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 20m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Bushkill, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward 307: Daleville and Moscow.
307: Daleville
46.1 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Moscow
46.1 mi in
|
~1h 3m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| Keystone Shortway | 15.5 mi | 21m |
| US 209 | 8.3 mi | 15m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Seven Bridge Road | 3.1 mi | 6m |
| Moosic Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| US 11 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 18.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Bushkill, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on US 209
8.0 mi
·
15 min
·
US 209
2
Enter roundabout onto US 209
176 ft
·
6 sec
·
Seven Bridge Road
3
Continue on US 209
3.1 mi
·
5 min
·
Seven Bridge Road
4
Keep slight right at fork onto US 209
0.3 mi
·
36 sec
·
US 209
5
Merge onto I 80
3.6 mi
·
5 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
7
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
8
Continue on I 380
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 380
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
10
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
11
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
12
Continue on PA 307
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moosic Street
13
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 28.2 mi from Bushkill, PA · 44m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
28 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 12 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 28.2 miles from Bushkill, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
The final approach into Scranton, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$9.07 one way
$18.15 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
20 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $10.21 | $20.42 |
| premium | $4.95 | $11.00 | $22.00 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $13.28 | $26.56 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 19.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $6 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
| Efficient EV | 14.1 | 0 | $4.94 | $2.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 22.6 | 0 | $7.90 | $3.61 |
Gas CO2
20 kg
EV CO2
7 kg (65% 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
Morning in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 mph
2% 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
2 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 21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Bushkill, PA to Scranton, PA covers 56.4 miles and takes about 1h 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 380, Keystone Shortway, US 209. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 28.2 miles from Bushkill, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $9.07 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 56.4 miles you will encounter 9 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 8 miles (US 209 / Seven Bridge Road): Roundabout - know your exit number before entering; at 11.4 miles (I 80 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 26.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Between Bushkill, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward 307: Daleville and Moscow.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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