Trip from Scranton, PA to Cresco, PA

Data updated 5 hours ago

Drive Time

48m

Distance

35.4 mi

57 km

Drive Score

7/10

Good drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

one way

EV Charging

Excellent

7 DC fast

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 12 min

4 AM

0h 45m ★

6 AM

0h 49m

8 AM

0h 57m

10 AM

0h 52m

12 PM

0h 51m

3 PM

0h 52m

5 PM

0h 56m

8 PM

0h 46m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Cresco, PA

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Trip Overview

The drive from Scranton, PA to Cresco, PA covers 35.4 miles and takes about 48m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 380, Memorial Boulevard, I 84 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.7 miles on I 380. At current regular gas prices, budget about $5.87 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

0 planned breaks

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

17.7 miles from Scranton, PA

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 22m into the drive .

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Drive Character

This is a 48m highway drive covering 35.4 miles, with most of the trip on I 380 and Memorial Boulevard. The longest continuous stretch is about 15.7 miles on I 380.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.

There are about 22 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 15.7 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and Memorial Boulevard. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.

Route Complexity 8/10

Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers

This is a demanding drive. With 18 significant decision points across 35.4 miles, you will need to stay alert — especially through interchange areas and urban stretches. Consider splitting it into segments if you are not comfortable with fast highway navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1.5 miles: Highway fork - watch signs carefully.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 18 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

0.1 mi into trip | ~0m in | Lackawanna Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch

0.3 mi into trip | ~1m in | CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue

Navigation decision point

1.5 mi into trip | ~3m in

Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 North: Binghamton

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Toward I 81 North: Binghamton

4.1 mi into trip | ~6m in

Keep slight right at fork toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...

7.9 mi into trip | ~11m in | I 380

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Towns Mentioned on Route Signs

Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.

On the drive from Scranton, PA to Cresco, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Milford along the way.

Milford

4.1 mi in | ~6m

Main Roads

Road	Distance	Duration
I 380	15.7 mi	16m
Memorial Boulevard	4.7 mi	7m
I 84	3.4 mi	4m
PA 940	3 mi	5m
American Legion Memorial Highway	1.5 mi	1m
PA 390	1.3 mi	2m
PA 191	1.2 mi	2m
Pocono Boulevard	0.9 mi	1m

Longest stretch: I 380 — 15.7 mi, about 16m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Cresco, PA.

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.1 mi · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

0.2 mi · 24 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

Turn right onto CR 3023

0.2 mi · 28 sec · Cedar Avenue

Take the ramp

0.3 mi · 42 sec

Merge onto President Biden Expressway

0.6 mi · 52 sec · President Biden Expressway

Keep slight left at fork

0.5 mi · 45 sec

Toward I 81 North: Binghamton

Merge onto I 81

1.5 mi · 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 51 sec

Toward I-84 east, US 6 east

Keep slight left at fork

0.3 mi · 35 sec

Keep slight right at fork

0.4 mi · 38 sec

Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

Merge onto I 84; I 380

3.4 mi · 4 min · I 84; I 380

Keep slight right at fork onto I 380

16 mi · 16 min · I 380

Exit 4 Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono

Take the exit

0.4 mi · 54 sec

Toward PA 483: Tobyhanna

Keep slight right at fork

354 ft · 8 sec

Turn straight onto PA 611

4.7 mi · 7 min · Memorial Boulevard

Continue on PA 611

0.9 mi · 1 min · Pocono Boulevard

Turn left onto PA 940

3.0 mi · 5 min · PA 940

Turn left onto PA 390

1.3 mi · 2 min · PA 390

At end of road, turn left onto PA 191; PA 390

1.2 mi · 2 min · PA 191; PA 390

Turn right onto Hardytown Road Extension

363 ft · 16 sec · Hardytown Road Extension

Turn right onto Sand Spring Road

0.1 mi · 16 sec · Sand Spring Road

Arrive at destination

Sand Spring Road

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.

Evening Departure

Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.

You can normally do this drive in one day.

You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.

The halfway point lands around 17.7 miles from Scranton, PA, or about 22m into the drive.

The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 15.7 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 35.4 miles or 48m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 17.7 miles or 22m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 38m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Cresco, PA than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

Open the route before leaving Scranton, PA so your first major turns are already loaded.

Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Scranton, PA

This is one driving day of about 35.4 miles and 48m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 80 miles from Scranton, PA.

This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.

You may only need one short stretch stop if conditions stay smooth.

The longest stretch is on I 380 for about 15.7 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 17.7 mi from Scranton, PA · 22m into the drive

town in Rockland County, New York, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Ramapo, NY

18 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

Ramapo, NY

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 35.4 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Ramapo, NY

Meal break

The midpoint is around 17.7 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Cresco, PA

The final approach into Cresco, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Cresco, PA.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

National Recreation Area

Situated within the most densely populated region of the United States, Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area provides a unique opportunity to experience tranquil landscapes, rich human history,...

17 mi from route ~44 min detour $10 near mile 35.4

Park Closure: Routine Winter Service Levels in Effect

Park Closure: Old Mine Road North Construction Closure Begins April 6, 2026

View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$5.87 one way

$11.74 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 12 kg CO₂

Fuel Type	$/gal	One Way	Round Trip
midgrade	$4.61	$6.43	$12.86
premium	$4.93	$6.87	$13.73
diesel	$5.61	$7.82	$15.63

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$31–$56

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 12.4 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

EV Charging Along Route

7 DC fast chargers · Coverage: excellent

Scranton, PA Rechargery @ Sheetz - Scranton Carbondale Hwy

Scranton, PA

IONNA

10 DCFC

Shoppes at Montage - Tesla Supercharger

Moosic, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Wawa - Tesla Supercharger

Mt. Pocono, PA

Tesla

8 DCFC

Moosic, PA

RIVIAN_ADVENTURE

6 DCFC

Sheetz 662 (Scranton, PA)

Scranton, PA

Electrify America

4 DCFC

Tom Hesser Nissan

Dunmore, PA

IN_CHARGE

1 DCFC

Sylvester Chevrolet Inc

Peckville, PA

EV Connect

1 DCFC

Tesla: 2 Electrify America: 1 RIVIAN_ADVENTURE: 1 IN_CHARGE: 1 IONNA: 1 EV Connect: 1

Station data from NREL Alternative Fuel Stations database.

Driving Electric?

About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO₂

Vehicle Type	kWh	DC Fast	Home Charge
Average EV	10.6	$3.72	$1.70
Efficient EV	8.9	$3.10	$1.42
EV Truck/SUV	14.2	$4.96	$2.27

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.

Forecast data refreshed 5 days ago

Origin

Scranton, PA

Late night in Scranton on Wednesday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

58°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Cresco, PA

Late night in Cresco on Wednesday

Local time

12:49 AM

EDT

Current temp

54°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

40°F

Ramapo, NY

18 mi in

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

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

4 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

48m 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 Scranton, PA to Cresco, PA covers 35.4 miles and takes about 48m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.

The main roads are I 380, Memorial Boulevard, I 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

The midpoint is about 17.7 miles from Scranton, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.

At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $5.87 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.

On the drive from Scranton, PA to Cresco, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Milford along the way.

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