Origin
Paupack, PA
Morning in Paupack on Saturday
Local time
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Paupack, 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
44m
Distance
33.4 mi
54 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$5
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 41m
★
6 AM
0h 45m
8 AM
0h 52m
10 AM
0h 47m
12 PM
0h 47m
3 PM
0h 48m
5 PM
0h 52m
8 PM
0h 43m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Paupack, PA
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Trip Overview
The drive from Paupack, PA to Scranton, PA covers 33.4 miles and takes about 44m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, PA 390, American Legion Memorial Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 25.7 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.37 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 44m. Total distance: 33.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
44m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (86%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 44m highway drive covering 33.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and PA 390. The longest continuous stretch is about 25.7 miles on I 84.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 84 is the longest continuous segment at about 25.7 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and PA 390. You will hit about 8 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 1.1 miles in near PA 390.
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 33.4 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 1.1 miles (PA 390): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 8 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
1.1 mi into trip
|
~2m in
|
PA 390
Turn right onto PA 390
Navigation decision point
3
3.2 mi into trip
|
~6m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
29.2 mi into trip
|
~37m in
Take the exit toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
7
31.9 mi into trip
|
~41m in
Take the exit toward President Biden Expressway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the slight right lane.
Exit 185
Toward President Biden Expressway
5
33.4 mi into trip
|
~44m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 25.7 mi | 30m |
| PA 390 | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Gumbletown Road | 1.1 mi | 2m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Biden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| US 11 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 84
— 25.7 mi, about 30m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Paupack, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on Gumbletown Road
1.1 mi
·
2 min
·
Gumbletown Road
2
Turn right onto PA 390
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 390
3
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
4
Merge onto I 84
26 mi
·
30 min
·
I 84
5
Take the exit
1.2 mi
·
2 min
Toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
6
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
39 sec
Exit 185
Toward President Biden Expressway
Use the slight right lane.
8
Continue on President Biden Expressway
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
President Biden Expressway
9
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
34 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
10
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
11
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
12
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$5.37 one way
$10.75 round trip
$4.09/gal
25.4 MPG avg
12 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.60 | $6.05 | $12.10 |
| premium | $4.95 | $6.51 | $13.03 |
| diesel | $5.98 | $7.86 | $15.73 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$5
Estimated CO2 emission: 11.7 kg one way.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 10 | 0 | $3.51 | $1.60 |
| Efficient EV | 8.4 | 0 | $2.92 | $1.34 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 13.4 | 0 | $4.68 | $2.14 |
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
6:26 AM
EDT
Current temp
73°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers
NW 5 to 8 mph
20% chance
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
33 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
44m 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 Paupack, PA to Scranton, PA covers 33.4 miles and takes about 44m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 84, PA 390, American Legion Memorial Highway. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 16.7 miles from Paupack, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.37 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 33.4 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 1.1 miles (PA 390): Navigation decision point; at 3.2 miles: Navigation decision point; at 29.2 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early.
The route from Paupack, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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