Origin
Dickson City, PA
Late night in Dickson City on Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Dickson City, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
12m
Distance
6.5 mi
11 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$1
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 12m
★
6 AM
0h 13m
8 AM
0h 15m
10 AM
0h 14m
12 PM
0h 13m
3 PM
0h 14m
5 PM
0h 15m
8 PM
0h 12m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Dickson City, PA
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Trip Overview
If you are planning a quick trip between Dickson City and Scranton, you are looking at a brief 8.3-mile journey that typically takes about 15 minutes. This local route is perfect for a single-day excursion, as it requires no overnight stops to complete. You will navigate primarily via South Valley Avenue, O'Neill Highway, and Blakely Street, keeping your transit costs low with an estimated fuel budget of just $1. Since both locations are situated within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, the drive remains short and straightforward. It is an ideal option if you need to commute between these two neighboring areas without the hassle of long-distance planning.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
This 6.5-mile drive is an easy same-day round trip, perfect for a quick local excursion. You'll be back before you know it, with only about 12 minutes of driving time.
Family Friendly
With a short 6.5-mile distance and minimal 12-minute drive time, this route is definitely short enough for kids. The turn-heavy local road navigation is manageable, but keep an eye on directions.
Solo Traveler
At just 6.5 miles and a 12-minute drive, this route is comfortably solo, though it's a bit too short to feel like a significant journey.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
This 6.5-mile route is a very straightforward local drive, perfect for first-time drivers. The complexity is low (2/10) and the 12-minute duration makes it a manageable introduction.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than an open highway experience on this short trek. Because the highway share is 0%, you won't encounter any high-speed interstate stretches, making the ride feel more like a standard neighborhood navigation than a cross-country adventure. The longest stretch of road you will encounter is 0 miles on South Valley Avenue, highlighting the frequent turns and maneuvers required throughout the trip. You should stay alert as you transition between the local streets, as the route demands constant attention to turns rather than sustained cruising. It is a practical, utilitarian drive that keeps you off major highways entirely.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 7 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
South Valley Avenue is the longest continuous segment at about 2.2 miles.
Elevation Profile
Mostly flat terrain
1,010 ft
723 ft
Total Climb
288 ft
Total Descent
311 ft
Highest Point
1,010 ft
~2.8 mi in
Elevation Range
287 ft
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple — set it and forget it for most of the drive. The trickiest moment comes around 0.3 miles in near PA 347 / South Valley Avenue.
Driving Effort
2/10
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Dickson City, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (PA 347 / South Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Green Ridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Wyoming Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
3 of 3 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0.3 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 347 / South Valley Avenue
Turn right onto PA 347 / South Valley Avenue
Navigation decision point
3
4.2 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
Green Ridge Street
Turn right onto Green Ridge Street
Navigation decision point
4
5 mi into trip
|
~9m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| South Valley Avenue | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| O'Neill Highway | 1 mi | 2m |
| Green Ridge Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Blakely Street | 0.7 mi | 1m |
| West Lackawanna Avenue | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
South Valley Avenue
— 2.2 mi, about 3m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson City, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 347
0.3 mi
·
34 sec
·
West Lackawanna Avenue
2
Turn right onto PA 347
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
South Valley Avenue
3
Continue on PA 347
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
O'Neill Highway
Use the straight / right lanes.
4
Continue on PA 347
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Blakely Street
Use the straight lane.
5
Turn right onto Green Ridge Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Green Ridge Street
6
Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Wyoming Avenue
7
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 3.3 mi from Dickson City, PA · 5m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
3 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 6.5 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 3.3 miles from Dickson City, 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.
Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Scranton, 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
$1.08 one way
$2.15 round trip
$4.20/gal
25.4 MPG avg
2 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $1.18 | $2.35 |
| premium | $4.92 | $1.26 | $2.52 |
| diesel | $5.64 | $1.44 | $2.89 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$1
Estimated CO2 emission: 2.3 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-06.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 50% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 2 | 0 | $0.68 | $0.31 |
| Efficient EV | 1.6 | 0 | $0.57 | $0.26 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 2.6 | 0 | $0.91 | $0.42 |
Gas CO2
2 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (50% 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
Late night in Scranton on Friday
Local time
3:32 AM
EDT
Current temp
76°F
Chance Rain Showers
SW 15 mph
30% chance
Live forecast
57°F
Ramapo, NY
3 mi in
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
33 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
12m 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 Dickson City, PA to Scranton, PA covers 6.5 miles and takes about 12m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are South Valley Avenue, Wyoming Avenue, O'Neill Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 3.3 miles from Dickson City, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.08 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.
The drive from Dickson City, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 12m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.3 miles (PA 347 / South Valley Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 4.2 miles (Green Ridge Street): Navigation decision point; at 5 miles (Wyoming Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Dickson City, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Data sources
The figures on this page are computed from open government and mapping datasets, not crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Elevation is sampled from USGS 3DEP. Full methodology, refresh cadence, and limitations are documented on the methodology page.
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