Origin
Carbondale, PA
Afternoon in Carbondale on Saturday
Local time
3:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Carbondale, 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
28m
Distance
18.8 mi
30 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$3
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 26m
★
6 AM
0h 29m
8 AM
0h 34m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 30m
3 PM
0h 31m
5 PM
0h 34m
8 PM
0h 27m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Carbondale, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Carbondale to Scranton is 18.8 miles and takes about 28 minutes via Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, with a fuel budget near $3 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short trip stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a straightforward drive. It's a local route, so expect some turns and a more involved driving experience than a pure highway journey. Given its brevity, this is an easy same-day trip, perfect for a quick transfer or a short excursion.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Robert P. Casey Highway | 11.1 mi | 13m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Pike Street | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| Meredith Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Cottage Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Main Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| North Main Street | 0.3 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
— 11.1 mi, about 13m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carbondale, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on US 6 BUS
0.3 mi
·
1 min
·
North Main Street
Use the straight / left lanes.
2
Continue on Pike Street
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Pike Street
3
Continue on Cottage Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Cottage Street
4
Continue on US 6 BUS
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Main Street
5
Turn left onto Meredith Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Meredith Street
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward US 6 West: Scranton
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 6
11 mi
·
13 min
·
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Use the slight left lane.
9
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
10
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 185
Toward President Biden Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
11
Continue on President Biden Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
President Biden Expressway
12
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
13
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
15
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 2.1 and 17.3 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
2.1 mi into trip
|
~5m in
|
Meredith Street
Turn left onto Meredith Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
7
3 mi into trip
|
~7m in
Take the ramp toward US 6 West: Scranton
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Toward US 6 West: Scranton
5
3.4 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
US 6 / Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Merge onto US 6 / Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight left lane.
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
7
17.3 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward President Biden Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 185
Toward President Biden Expressway
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.12 one way
$6.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.41 | $6.83 |
| premium | $4.93 | $3.65 | $7.29 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.15 | $8.30 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$3
Estimated CO2 emission: 6.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 71% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.97 | $0.90 |
| Efficient EV | 4.7 | 0 | $1.65 | $0.75 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 7.5 | 0 | $2.63 | $1.20 |
Gas CO2
7 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (71% 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 Saturday
Local time
3:44 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
2 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
28m 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?
This route is characterized as a turn-heavy local drive, with only 6% of the journey on highways. You'll be navigating through local roads for the majority of the 18.8 miles, so be prepared for frequent adjustments. The longest uninterrupted stretch is 11.1 miles on the Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, offering a brief period of more consistent speed. The American Legion Memorial Highway and Pike Street are also part of your navigation, indicating a transition through different local areas.
Only 6% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
15 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 11.1 mi on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 2.1 miles in near Meredith Street.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 18.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 28m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 2.1 miles (Meredith Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (US 6 / Governor Robert P. Casey Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 28m. Total distance: 18.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
28m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 11.1 miles on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway. 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 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 2.1 miles (Meredith Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 3 miles: Lane positioning matters here; at 3.4 miles (US 6 / Governor Robert P. Casey Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
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 Trip.ovh 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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