Origin
Mountainhome, PA
Morning in Mountainhome on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Mountainhome, 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
50m
Distance
33.8 mi
54 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 46m
★
6 AM
0h 51m
8 AM
0h 59m
10 AM
0h 53m
12 PM
0h 53m
3 PM
0h 54m
5 PM
0h 58m
8 PM
0h 48m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Mountainhome, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
Mountainhome, PA to Scranton, PA is 33.8 miles and takes about 50 minutes via I 380, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, making it a simple point-to-point journey. It's a short hop, ideal for a quick trip or a leg of a larger adventure. Given its short duration, you won't need extensive planning, but it's good to know the general road character.
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 50m. Total distance: 33.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
50m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (62%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused drive for this trip, with 62% of the route utilizing major highways. You'll encounter a significant uninterrupted stretch of 10.6 miles on I 380, offering a consistent pace. While the majority is highway, the route also incorporates State Route 307 and Memorial Boulevard, introducing some local road variations as you approach your destination. This mix means you'll get a taste of both faster travel and more integrated local routes.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 380 is the longest continuous segment at about 10.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and State Route 307. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 3.9 miles in near PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (PA 611; PA 940 / Pocono Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (I 380): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 7 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
4
3.9 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road
Navigation decision point
3
6.8 mi into trip
|
~12m in
|
PA 611; PA 940 / Pocono Boulevard
Turn right onto PA 611; PA 940 / Pocono Boulevard
Navigation decision point
3
12.9 mi into trip
|
~22m in
|
I 380
Merge onto I 380
Merge point - match speed before joining
5
23.5 mi into trip
|
~33m 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
5
33.8 mi into trip
|
~50m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Mountainhome, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward 307: Daleville and Moscow.
307: Daleville
23.5 mi in
|
~33m
Moscow
23.5 mi in
|
~33m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 10.6 mi | 11m |
| State Route 307 | 6.4 mi | 9m |
| Memorial Boulevard | 4.8 mi | 7m |
| PA 390 | 3.9 mi | 7m |
| Paradise Valley Road | 3 mi | 5m |
| Moosic Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| Pocono Boulevard | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Scranton-Pocono Highway | 0.8 mi | 1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 10.6 mi, about 11m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mountainhome, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 390
2.6 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 390
2
Continue on PA 390
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
PA 390
3
At end of road, turn right onto PA 940
3.0 mi
·
5 min
·
Paradise Valley Road
4
Turn right onto PA 611; PA 940
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
Pocono Boulevard
5
Continue on PA 611
4.7 mi
·
7 min
·
Memorial Boulevard
6
Continue on PA 611
300 ft
·
9 sec
·
Memorial Boulevard
7
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
8
Merge onto I 380
11 mi
·
11 min
·
I 380
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
Toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
10
Turn left onto PA 307
0.8 mi
·
1 min
·
Scranton-Pocono Highway
11
Continue on PA 307
6.4 mi
·
9 min
·
State Route 307
12
Continue on PA 307
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moosic Street
13
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
14
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
15
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 16.9 mi from Mountainhome, PA · 26m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
17 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 33.8 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 16.9 miles from Mountainhome, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Scranton, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Scranton, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.60 one way
$11.21 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.14 | $12.27 |
| premium | $4.93 | $6.56 | $13.11 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $7.46 | $14.93 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10.1 | 0 | $3.55 | $1.62 |
| Efficient EV | 8.5 | 0 | $2.96 | $1.35 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.5 | 0 | $4.73 | $2.16 |
Gas CO2
12 kg
EV CO2
4 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
Morning in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
10:01 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
53°F
Lehigh, PA
17 mi in
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
3 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
50m 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 Mountainhome, PA to Scranton, PA covers 33.8 miles and takes about 50m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 380, State Route 307, Memorial Boulevard. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.9 miles from Mountainhome, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.60 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 is a straightforward 50m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 3.9 miles (PA 940 / Paradise Valley Road): Navigation decision point; at 6.8 miles (PA 611; PA 940 / Pocono Boulevard): Navigation decision point; at 12.9 miles (I 380): Merge point - match speed before joining.
Between Mountainhome, PA and Scranton, PA, road signs point toward 307: Daleville and Moscow.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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