Origin
Falls, PA
Morning in Falls on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Falls, 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
29m
Distance
14.8 mi
24 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 27m
★
6 AM
0h 30m
8 AM
0h 35m
10 AM
0h 31m
12 PM
0h 31m
3 PM
0h 32m
5 PM
0h 35m
8 PM
0h 28m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
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Trip Overview
This short 14.8-mile journey from Falls, PA to Scranton, PA takes about 29 minutes to complete, making it an ideal day trip. You'll primarily travel on Falls Road, Morgan Highway, and Winola Road, with only about 16% of the drive on highways. With a low estimated fuel cost of $2, this is a budget-friendly excursion. The route is characterized by frequent turns, so it's best suited for a single day of travel rather than needing an overnight stop. Both your origin and destination are located within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania, so you won't be crossing any major regional lines.
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 29m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a decidedly local feel on this route from Falls to Scranton. The 'turn-heavy local drive' profile means you'll be navigating a series of curves and changes in direction rather than cruising on a straight path. With only 16% of the drive on highways, the majority of your time will be spent on local roads. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 5.1 miles on Falls Road, after which you'll likely be making more frequent turns. This isn't a route for high-speed cruising; rather, it's a more engaging drive that keeps you involved.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Falls Road is the longest continuous segment at about 5.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 12 miles in near PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
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 14.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 12 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (PA 307): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / North Scranton Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
12 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
12 mi into trip
|
~24m in
|
PA 307
Take the ramp onto PA 307 toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
5
12.2 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 11; PA 307 / North Scranton Expressway
Merge onto US 11; PA 307 / North Scranton Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
14.5 mi into trip
|
~28m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
14.6 mi into trip
|
~29m in
|
Linden Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Road | 5.1 mi | 12m |
| Morgan Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Winola Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| PA 307 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Penn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Falls Road
— 5.1 mi, about 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Falls, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Falls Road
107 ft
·
2 sec
·
Falls Road
2
Continue on Falls Road
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Falls Road
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 307
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Winola Road
4
Turn slight right onto PA 307
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Morgan Highway
Use the left lane.
5
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Keyser Avenue
Use the left lane.
6
Take the ramp onto PA 307
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
PA 307
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
Use the right lane.
7
Merge onto US 11; PA 307
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
8
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
9
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
10
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
Linden Street
11
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
429 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.69 | $5.37 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.87 | $5.74 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 5.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.4 | 0 | $1.55 | $0.71 |
| Efficient EV | 3.7 | 0 | $1.30 | $0.59 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.9 | 0 | $2.07 | $0.95 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Morning in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
9:30 AM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
W 2 to 6 mph
51% chance
Live forecast
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 7:23PM EDT by NWS Binghamton NY
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 4:45AM EDT by NWS Mount Holly NJ
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
18 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
29m 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 Falls, PA to Scranton, PA covers 14.8 miles and takes about 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Falls Road, Morgan Highway, Winola Road. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 7.4 miles from Falls, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $2.45 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 14.8 miles you will encounter 8 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 12 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 12 miles (PA 307): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 12.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / North Scranton Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Falls, 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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