Origin
Clifford, PA
Afternoon in Clifford on Friday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
51°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Clifford, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.6 mi
36 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifford, PA
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
The drive from Clifford, PA to Scranton, PA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, North Scranton Expressway, State Route 374 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.1 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.75 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.6 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (95%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 22.6 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.1 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near I 81.
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 10 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~8m in
|
I 81
Merge onto I 81
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
6
18.6 mi into trip
|
~25m in
Take the exit toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
7
18.9 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 6 BUS
Merge onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
6
19.1 mi into trip
|
~26m in
|
US 6 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
7
22.4 mi into trip
|
~32m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 14.1 mi | 17m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| State Route 374 | 2.5 mi | 4m |
| State Route 106 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 6 BUS | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Penn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 14.1 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Clifford, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
58 ft
·
10 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left onto PA 106
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 106
3
Turn left onto PA 374
2.5 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 374
4
Take the ramp
0.4 mi
·
46 sec
5
Merge onto I 81
14 mi
·
17 min
·
I 81
Use the straight lane.
6
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
54 sec
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
7
Merge onto US 6 BUS
0.1 mi
·
13 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
9
Continue on US 11
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
10
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
12
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
Linden Street
13
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
429 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
14
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.75 one way
$7.49 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.10 | $8.21 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.38 | $8.77 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.99 | $9.98 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.8 | 0 | $2.37 | $1.08 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $1.98 | $0.90 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9 | 0 | $3.16 | $1.45 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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 Friday
Local time
12:56 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 to 6 mph
51% 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
9 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
32m 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 Clifford, PA to Scranton, PA covers 22.6 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, North Scranton Expressway, State Route 374. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.3 miles from Clifford, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $3.75 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 is a short but busy drive. With 10 decision points packed into just 22.6 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
The main spots that need attention: at 4.5 miles (I 81): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.6 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 18.9 miles (US 6 BUS): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Clifford, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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