Origin
City of Scranton, PA
Night in City of Scranton on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from City of Scranton, PA to Nicholson, PA
Data updated 3 hours ago
Drive Time
38m
Distance
21.1 mi
34 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
None
0 DC fast
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 36m
★
6 AM
0h 39m
8 AM
0h 45m
10 AM
0h 41m
12 PM
0h 40m
3 PM
0h 41m
5 PM
0h 45m
8 PM
0h 37m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Nicholson, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Nicholson, PA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 38m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on US 11, Lackawanna Trail, South Abington Road for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5 miles on US 11. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.50 one way before food or hotel costs.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
0 planned breaks
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
10.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 20m into the drive .
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Drive Character
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Nicholson, PA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 38m, 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 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
US 11 is the longest continuous segment at about 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 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 0.4 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.
Route Complexity
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 21.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (PA 632 / Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (US 6; US 11 / Lackawanna Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.4 mi into trip
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~0m in
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US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
9.8 mi into trip
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~19m in
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PA 632 / Clinton Street
Turn left onto PA 632 / Clinton Street
Navigation decision point
6
11.7 mi into trip
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~22m in
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US 6; US 11 / Lackawanna Trail
Merge onto US 6; US 11 / Lackawanna Trail
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
21.1 mi into trip
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~38m in
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Main Street
Turn left onto Main Street
Navigation decision point
4
21.1 mi into trip
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~38m in
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Oak Street
Turn left onto Oak Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| US 11 | 5 mi | 8m |
| Lackawanna Trail | 4.4 mi | 7m |
| South Abington Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.4 mi | 5m |
| East Main Street | 1 mi | 1m |
| Clinton Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.4 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
US 11
— 5 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton, PA and Nicholson, PA.
1
Start on Cedar Avenue
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
2
Continue on Adams Avenue
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
Adams Avenue
3
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 11; PA 307
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
5
Continue on US 11
2.4 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Toward US 11 North: Clarks Summit
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Take the exit
296 ft
·
8 sec
7
Turn straight onto PA 407
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
South Abington Road
8
Turn left onto PA 632
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
9
Continue on PA 632
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
East Main Street
10
Turn right onto Mill Street
124 ft
·
4 sec
·
Mill Street
11
Take the ramp
344 ft
·
11 sec
12
Merge onto US 6; US 11
4.4 mi
·
7 min
·
Lackawanna Trail
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn straight onto US 11
5.0 mi
·
8 min
·
US 11
Use the straight lane.
14
Turn left onto Walnut Street
399 ft
·
19 sec
·
Walnut Street
15
Turn left onto Main Street
246 ft
·
12 sec
·
Main Street
16
Turn left onto Oak Street
46 ft
·
2 sec
·
Oak Street
17
Arrive at destination
Oak Street
Trip Plan
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 10.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA, or about 20m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 5 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21.1 miles or 38m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 10.6 miles or 20m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 33m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Nicholson, PA than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving City of Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from City of Scranton, PA
This is one driving day of about 21.1 miles and 38m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from City of Scranton, PA.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.
The longest stretch is on US 11 for about 5 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 10.6 mi from City of Scranton, PA · 20m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
11 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 21.1 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 10.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Nicholson, PA
The final approach into Nicholson, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Nicholson, PA.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.50 one way
$7.00 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
7 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.83 | $7.66 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.09 | $8.18 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$4
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$29–$54
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.4 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 | 6.3 | 0 | $2.22 | $1.01 |
| Efficient EV | 5.3 | 0 | $1.85 | $0.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.95 | $1.35 |
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
Nicholson, PA
Night in Nicholson on Tuesday
Local time
11:23 PM
EDT
Current temp
55°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
40°F
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Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
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
3 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
38m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from City of Scranton, PA to Nicholson, PA covers 21.1 miles and takes about 38m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are US 11, Lackawanna Trail, South Abington Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.6 miles from City of Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.50 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 21.1 miles you will encounter 11 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 0.4 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.8 miles (PA 632 / Clinton Street): Navigation decision point; at 11.7 miles (US 6; US 11 / Lackawanna Trail): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from City of Scranton, PA to Nicholson, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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