Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
32m
Distance
24.2 mi
39 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Lenox, PA
Haneul Trac
The drive from Scranton, PA to Lenox, PA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 32m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on I 81, North Scranton Expressway, US 6 BUS for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 19.7 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.01 one way before food or hotel costs.
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 24.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
32m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
This is a 32m highway drive covering 24.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 19.7 miles on I 81.
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. This route has several spots where lane changes, forks, or exits need your full attention. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street.
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 9 decision points packed into just 24.2 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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 3.5 miles (US 6 BUS): Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 3.7 miles (US 6 BUS): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Take the exit onto US 6 BUS toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Take the exit toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Merge onto I 81; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Lenox, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Binghamton along the way.
Binghamton
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 19.7 mi | 23m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| US 6 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| State Route 106 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 92 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
| Scranton Carbondale Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Lenox, PA.
Start on Wyoming Avenue
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
Continue on US 11; PA 307
Take the exit onto US 6 BUS
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS
Merge onto US 6 BUS
Take the exit
Merge onto I 81; US 6
Take the exit
Turn left onto PA 106
Turn right onto PA 92
Arrive at destination
Regular Gas
$4.01 one way
$8.02 round trip
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.39 | $8.79 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.69 | $9.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.34 | $10.69 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.5 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $3 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 7.3 | 0 | $2.54 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6.1 | 0 | $2.12 | $0.97 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.7 | 0 | $3.39 | $1.55 |
Gas CO2
8 kg
EV CO2
3 kg (63% 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
Evening in Scranton on Friday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
60°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Destination
Evening in Lenox on Friday
Local time
6:50 PM
EDT
Current temp
56°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, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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