Origin
Duboistown, PA
Late night in Duboistown on Friday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 47m
Distance
87.3 mi
140 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$14
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Duboistown, PA
Haneul Trac
The drive from Duboistown, PA to Scranton, PA covers 87.3 miles and takes about 1h 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Euclid Avenue, Riverside Drive, West Southern Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $14.47 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.
Midpoint
43.7 miles from Duboistown, PA
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 53m into the drive .
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 47m. Total distance: 87.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (0%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Expect a 1h 47m drive with frequent turns across 87.3 miles of local and secondary roads.
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.
Very easy - short and simple to drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
The drive from Duboistown, PA to Scranton, PA is easy. At 1h 47m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
Where does it get tricky?
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Duboistown, PA to Scranton, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Euclid Avenue | — | — |
| Riverside Drive | — | — |
| West Southern Avenue | — | — |
| South Market Street | — | — |
| Montgomery Pike | — | — |
| Highway 15 | — | — |
| Westbranch Highway | — | — |
| I 80 East | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Step-by-step road directions between Duboistown, PA and Scranton, PA.
Start on Valley Street
Turn right onto Euclid Avenue
Continue on Riverside Drive
Continue on West Southern Avenue
Turn right onto South Market Street
Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike
Continue on US Highway 15
Continue on Westbranch Highway
Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg
Keep slight left
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
Merge slight left
Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
Turn left onto River Street
At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Continue on Adams Avenue
Turn left onto Biden Street
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Arrive at your destination
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.
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 19 miles or 23m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 43.7 miles or 53m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 31m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Scranton, PA than in the middle of the route.
Open the route before leaving Duboistown, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Duboistown, PA
This is one driving day of about 87.3 miles and 1h 47m.
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 43.7 mi from Duboistown, PA · 53m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
44 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.
A short stop after about 19 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 43.7 miles from Duboistown, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
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.
Regular Gas
$14.47 one way
$28.95 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $15.85 | $31.70 |
| premium | $4.93 | $16.93 | $33.86 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $19.27 | $38.55 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$14
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$39–$64
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 30.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $9 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 26.2 | 0 | $9.17 | $4.19 |
| Efficient EV | 21.8 | 0 | $7.64 | $3.49 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 34.9 | 0 | $12.22 | $5.59 |
Gas CO2
31 kg
EV CO2
10 kg (68% 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Late night in Duboistown on Friday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
64°F
Unavailable
Destination
Late night in Scranton on Friday
Local time
5:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
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
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
Compiled and maintained by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy (Helsinki). Each route is built from authoritative open government and mapping datasets rather than crowdsourced reviews. Distances and geometry come from OSRM over OpenStreetMap. Fuel cost uses EIA weekly regional averages. Pages are published only after passing our data-quality checks; our methodology page documents refresh cadence, editorial standards, and known limitations.
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