Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 10m
Distance
49.9 mi
80 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$8
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.
Lackawaxen, PA
Haneul Trac
The drive from Scranton, PA to Lackawaxen, PA covers 49.9 miles and takes about 1h 10m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 84, Well Road, PA 590 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 33.8 miles on I 84. At current regular gas prices, budget about $8.27 one way before food or hotel costs.
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 1h 10m. Total distance: 49.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 10m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (80%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 1h 10m highway drive covering 49.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 84 and Well Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 33.8 miles on I 84.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 84 and Well Road. 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.
Demanding - plan breaks and stay ahead of the key maneuvers
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 49.9 miles you will encounter 15 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 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.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 North: Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Take the exit toward I-84 east, US 6 east
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
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
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scranton, PA and Lackawaxen, PA, road signs point toward Milford and Dingmans Ferry.
Milford
Dingmans Ferry
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 84 | 33.8 mi | 39m |
| Well Road | 5.5 mi | 10m |
| PA 590 | 4.6 mi | 9m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| PA-739 | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Scenic Drive | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Lackawaxen, PA.
Start on Wyoming Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023
Take the ramp
Merge onto President Biden Expressway
Keep slight left at fork
Merge onto I 81
Take the exit
Keep slight left at fork
Keep slight right at fork
Merge onto I 84; I 380
Keep slight left at fork onto I 84
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 739
Turn right onto PA 434
Turn straight onto PA 590
Turn slight right
Continue on Scenic Drive
Turn right
Arrive at destination
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 24.9 mi from Scranton, PA · 31m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
25 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.
A short stop after about 11 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
The midpoint is around 24.9 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
The final approach into Lackawaxen, PA usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Regular Gas
$8.27 one way
$16.55 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $9.06 | $18.12 |
| premium | $4.93 | $9.68 | $19.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $11.02 | $22.03 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$8
Estimated CO2 emission: 17.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $5 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 15 | 0 | $5.24 | $2.40 |
| Efficient EV | 12.5 | 0 | $4.37 | $2.00 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 20 | 0 | $6.99 | $3.19 |
Gas CO2
17 kg
EV CO2
6 kg (65% 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
Morning in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
Destination
Morning in Lackawaxen on Saturday
Local time
11:28 AM
EDT
Current temp
40°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.
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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