Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
30m
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
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Falls, PA
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Scranton, PA to Falls, PA is 14.8 miles and takes about 30 minutes via Falls Road and Morgan Highway, with a fuel budget near $2 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This short drive keeps you within the Northeast region, staying within Pennsylvania for the entire journey. Expect a local driving experience with frequent turns, making it ideal for a quick trip or as part of a larger exploration of the area. Given its brevity, it's a straightforward route with minimal planning required.
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Falls Road | 5.1 mi | 12m |
| Morgan Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Winola Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| PA 307 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| North Keyser Avenue | 0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Falls, PA.
Start on Wyoming Avenue
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
Continue on US 11; PA 307
Take the exit onto PA 307
Turn left onto PA 307
Turn right onto PA 307
Turn straight onto PA 307
Turn left onto Falls Road
Continue on Falls Road
Arrive at destination
4 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 9.7 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto PA 307 toward PA 307 North
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Turn left onto Falls Road
Navigation decision point
Regular Gas
$2.45 one way
$4.91 round trip
| 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.
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Origin
Afternoon in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
74°F
Mostly Sunny
Destination
Afternoon in Falls on Saturday
Local time
4:01 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Time zone
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
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.
This is a turn-heavy local drive, with only 16% of the route on highways. You'll navigate primarily using Falls Road, Morgan Highway, and Winola Road, experiencing a more intimate connection with the landscape. The longest stretch without a turn is 5.1 miles along Falls Road, offering a brief period of consistent travel before more turns resume. The road's character shifts from more developed areas to potentially more rural settings as you progress, demanding your attention.
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 30m drive. You will face about 4 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 2.6 miles (PA 307): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here; at 2.7 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here.
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).
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 14.8 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
30m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (16%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile.
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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