Origin
East Bangor, PA
Afternoon in East Bangor on Saturday
Local time
2:51 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from East Bangor, 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
1h 15m
Distance
52.1 mi
84 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$9
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 9m
★
6 AM
1h 15m
8 AM
1h 27m
10 AM
1h 19m
12 PM
1h 18m
3 PM
1h 20m
5 PM
1h 27m
8 PM
1h 12m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
East Bangor, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
The drive from East Bangor, PA to Scranton, PA covers 52.1 miles and takes about 1h 15m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 380, Keystone Shortway, State Route 307 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed highway & surface. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 18.5 miles on I 380. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.64 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 18.5 mi | 20m |
| Keystone Shortway | 13.4 mi | 18m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Bangor Mountain Road | 3.8 mi | 6m |
| Fox Gap Road | 3.6 mi | 7m |
| Moosic Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| North Broad Street | 0.9 mi | 3m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 18.5 mi, about 20m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between East Bangor, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 512
36 ft
·
1 sec
·
Mount Bethel Highway
2
Turn right onto North Broad Street
0.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Broad Street
3
Continue on Fox Gap Road
3.6 mi
·
7 min
·
Fox Gap Road
4
At end of road, turn right onto PA 191
0.4 mi
·
29 sec
·
Valley View Drive
5
Continue on PA 191
3.8 mi
·
6 min
·
Bangor Mountain Road
6
Continue on PA 191
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Broad Street
7
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Toward I 80 West, US 209 South: Hazelton
8
Merge onto I 80; US 209
1.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Keystone Shortway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Keep slight left at fork onto I 80
12 mi
·
15 min
·
Keystone Shortway
10
Take the exit
0.7 mi
·
46 sec
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
11
Continue on I 380
19 mi
·
20 min
·
I 380
12
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
13
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
14
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
15
Continue on PA 307
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moosic Street
16
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
17
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
18
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
19
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
26 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 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 26.1 miles from East Bangor, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 4.5 and 41.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
4.5 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
PA 191 / Valley View Drive
At end of road, turn right onto PA 191 / Valley View Drive
Navigation decision point
6
9 mi into trip
|
~18m in
Take the ramp toward I 80 West, US 209 South: Hazelton
Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward I 80 West, US 209 South: Hazelton
5
9.2 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
I 80; US 209 / Keystone Shortway
Merge onto I 80; US 209 / Keystone Shortway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
22.6 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 380 North: Scranton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 293
Toward I 380 North: Scranton
5
41.8 mi into trip
|
~58m in
Take the exit toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$8.64 one way
$17.28 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
18 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.46 | $18.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $10.10 | $20.21 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.50 | $23.01 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$9
Estimated CO2 emission: 18.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15.6 | 0 | $5.47 | $2.50 |
| Efficient EV | 13 | 0 | $4.56 | $2.08 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20.8 | 0 | $7.29 | $3.33 |
Gas CO2
18 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (67% 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
2:51 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
1 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
1h 15m 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?
52.1 mi in 1h 15m — 48% highway, the rest on surface roads. Biggest road: I 380.
48% highway, the rest on surface roads — varied driving throughout.
19 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 18.5 mi on I 380.
How Hard Is This Drive?
5/10
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 10 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 4.5 miles in near PA 191 / Valley View Drive.
Driving Effort
5/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 52.1 miles you will encounter 10 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 4.5 miles (PA 191 / Valley View Drive): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (I 80; US 209 / Keystone Shortway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between East Bangor, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward 307: Daleville and Moscow.
307: Daleville
41.8 mi in
|
~58m
Moscow
41.8 mi in
|
~58m
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 1h 15m. Total distance: 52.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 15m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (48%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 18.5 miles on I 380. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
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 4.5 miles (PA 191 / Valley View Drive): Navigation decision point; at 9 miles: Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 9.2 miles (I 80; US 209 / Keystone Shortway): 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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