Origin
Scranton, PA
Morning in Scranton on Friday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Glenburn, 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
10.1 mi
16 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 21m
8 AM
0h 25m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 22m
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 10.1-mile drive from Scranton to Glenburn in Pennsylvania's Northeast region is easily manageable in about 21 minutes. With a modest fuel cost of around $2, it's a convenient option for a quick trip rather than requiring an overnight stay. The route primarily utilizes local roads with a portion on the North Scranton Expressway, offering a mixed driving experience. This journey is ideal for a single day, allowing you plenty of flexibility for your schedule. You'll find the drive straightforward and efficient, connecting two points within the same region without extensive travel time.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 21m. Total distance: 10.1 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 (30%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a mixed drive on this route, with about 30% of the journey on highway stretches. You'll encounter the North Scranton Expressway for a continuous segment of up to 3.1 miles, which will feel like a more typical highway experience. Following this, the route transitions to Northern Boulevard and then the Lackawanna Trail, suggesting a shift to more local road driving. This change in road type means you'll experience varying speeds and traffic patterns as you progress from the expressway to the more settled areas.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 11 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
North Scranton Expressway is the longest continuous segment at about 3.1 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. 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.
Driving Effort
4/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 21m drive. You will face about 6 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 9.7 miles (Church Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (Waterford Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 6 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
4
9.7 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Church Hill Road
Turn right onto Church Hill Road
Navigation decision point
6
10 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Waterford Road
At end of road, turn left onto Waterford Road
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~20m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
4
10.1 mi into trip
|
~21m in
Turn right
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| North Scranton Expressway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| Northern Boulevard | 3 mi | 6m |
| Lackawanna Trail | 1.8 mi | 3m |
| South State Street | 1.4 mi | 3m |
| Church Hill Road | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Waterford Road | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
North Scranton Expressway
— 3.1 mi, about 4m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Glenburn, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 11; PA 307
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
4
Continue on US 11
3.0 mi
·
6 min
·
Northern Boulevard
Toward US 11 North: Clarks Summit
Use the straight / right lanes.
5
Continue on US 6; US 11
1.4 mi
·
3 min
·
South State Street
Use the straight / right lanes.
6
Continue on US 6; US 11
1.8 mi
·
3 min
·
Lackawanna Trail
Use the straight / right lanes.
7
Turn right onto Church Hill Road
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
·
Church Hill Road
8
At end of road, turn left onto Waterford Road
379 ft
·
18 sec
·
Waterford Road
9
Turn right
64 ft
·
6 sec
10
Turn right
5 ft
·
0 sec
11
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.67 one way
$3.35 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $1.83 | $3.67 |
| premium | $4.93 | $1.96 | $3.92 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.23 | $4.46 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 3.5 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 | 0 | $1.06 | $0.48 |
| Efficient EV | 2.5 | 0 | $0.88 | $0.40 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4 | 0 | $1.41 | $0.65 |
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
Glenburn, PA
Morning in Glenburn on Friday
Local time
10:53 AM
EDT
Current temp
56°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 warmer 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 Scranton, PA to Glenburn, PA covers 10.1 miles and takes about 21m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are North Scranton Expressway, Northern Boulevard, Lackawanna Trail. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 5.1 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 $1.67 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 21m drive. You will face about 6 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street): Lane positioning matters here; at 9.7 miles (Church Hill Road): Navigation decision point; at 10 miles (Waterford Road): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch.
The route from Scranton, PA to Glenburn, 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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