Origin
Glenburn, PA
Morning in Glenburn on Friday
Local time
10:04 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Glenburn, 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
21m
Distance
10.7 mi
17 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 20m
★
6 AM
0h 22m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 23m
12 PM
0h 23m
3 PM
0h 23m
5 PM
0h 25m
8 PM
0h 20m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Glenburn, PA
Ali 123
Trip Overview
This short 10.7-mile drive from Glenburn to Scranton, Pennsylvania, is easily manageable in just 21 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. You'll navigate primarily along Abington Road, North Scranton Expressway, and Northern Boulevard. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $2, this route is a straightforward local journey. Because it's so brief and within the same Northeast region of PA, there's no need to consider an overnight stay; you can depart and arrive within the same day with plenty of time for activities at your destination. This drive is perfect for a quick transit between these two nearby PA locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.7 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
21m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (27%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this approximately 21-minute trip. While only 27% of the route is on highways, the longest uninterrupted stretch is 3.4 miles on Abington Road. This suggests a varied experience, transitioning from local roads to expressway sections. The profile indicates you'll be making frequent turns, so staying attentive to navigation is key. The character of the drive changes as you move from more local streets onto the North Scranton Expressway before reaching your destination.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Abington Road is the longest continuous segment at about 3.4 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 9 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near Waterford Road.
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 10.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Waterford Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6; US 11 / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (Penn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 9 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Waterford Road
Turn right onto Waterford Road
Navigation decision point
5
4.7 mi into trip
|
~10m in
|
US 6; US 11 / Northern Boulevard
Turn left onto US 6; US 11 / Northern Boulevard
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
7
10.4 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
10.5 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Linden Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
5
10.6 mi into trip
|
~21m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.9 mi | 4m |
| Northern Boulevard | 2.7 mi | 5m |
| Clinton Street | 0.8 mi | 1m |
| Dean Road | 0.4 mi | 1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Penn Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Linden Street | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Abington Road
— 3.4 mi, about 6m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glenburn, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on this road
5 ft
·
4 sec
·
this road
2
Turn left
64 ft
·
7 sec
3
Turn right onto Waterford Road
377 ft
·
17 sec
·
Waterford Road
4
Turn right onto Dean Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Dean Road
5
Turn right onto PA 632
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Clinton Street
6
Turn right onto PA 407
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Abington Road
7
Turn left onto US 6; US 11
2.7 mi
·
5 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Use the left / straight / right lanes.
8
Continue on US 11
2.9 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
9
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
10
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
11
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
Linden Street
12
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
429 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
13
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.77 one way
$3.55 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.94 | $3.89 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.08 | $4.15 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.36 | $4.72 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.2 | 0 | $1.12 | $0.51 |
| Efficient EV | 2.7 | 0 | $0.94 | $0.43 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.3 | 0 | $1.50 | $0.68 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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 Friday
Local time
10:04 AM
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
13 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
21m 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Glenburn, PA to Scranton, PA covers 10.7 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Abington Road, North Scranton Expressway, Northern Boulevard. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.3 miles from Glenburn, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.77 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 10.7 miles you will encounter 9 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: near the start (Waterford Road): Navigation decision point; at 4.7 miles (US 6; US 11 / Northern Boulevard): Lane positioning matters here; at 10.4 miles (Penn Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Glenburn, 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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