Origin
Scranton, PA
Night in Scranton on Friday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Oakdale, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 1m
Distance
42.3 mi
68 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 57m
★
6 AM
1h 2m
8 AM
1h 12m
10 AM
1h 5m
12 PM
1h 4m
3 PM
1h 6m
5 PM
1h 11m
8 PM
0h 59m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Oakdale, PA
Jack Pace
Trip Overview
This 42.3-mile drive from Scranton to Oakdale, Pennsylvania, is a quick 1-hour journey perfect for a single day trip. You'll primarily navigate portions of the American Legion Memorial Highway, North Hunter Highway, and East Butler Drive. With a modest fuel cost estimated at $7, this route offers a straightforward travel experience within the Northeast region of PA. Since there are no planned stops and the drive is short, you have plenty of flexibility to depart at your convenience and arrive without feeling rushed. It's a practical choice for connecting two points in Pennsylvania without requiring an overnight stay.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 1m. Total distance: 42.3 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 1m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (4%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive on this route, with just a 4% highway share. The road's personality shifts as you travel, offering a mix of local roads and some highway stretches. The longest uninterrupted segment you'll encounter is 29.2 miles along the American Legion Memorial Highway. This means you'll be adjusting your speed and navigation more frequently than on a pure interstate trip. The drive is characterized by its numerous turns and changes in road type, keeping you engaged behind the wheel.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 25 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
American Legion Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 29.2 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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 0.1 miles in near Lackawanna Avenue.
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 1h 1m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.1 miles (Lackawanna Avenue): Complex interchange - multiple decisions in a short stretch; at 0.3 miles (CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 0.6 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 17 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
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
5
0.3 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Turn right onto CR 3023 / Cedar Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
0.6 mi into trip
|
~1m in
|
River Street
Turn left onto River Street
Navigation decision point
4
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Take the ramp
Navigation decision point
4
30.9 mi into trip
|
~39m in
Take the exit toward Dorrance
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Toward Dorrance
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 Oakdale, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Dorrance along the way.
Dorrance
30.9 mi in
|
~39m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 29.2 mi | 35m |
| North Hunter Highway | 2.7 mi | 4m |
| East Butler Drive | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| PA 940 | 1.9 mi | 3m |
| South Mountain Boulevard | 1.4 mi | 2m |
| South Main Road | 1.2 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.9 mi | 1m |
| Windy Hill Road | 0.5 mi | 2m |
Longest stretch:
American Legion Memorial Highway
— 29.2 mi, about 35m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Oakdale, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.1 mi
·
38 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
At end of road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
Lackawanna Avenue
3
Turn right onto CR 3023
0.2 mi
·
22 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
4
Continue on Cedar Avenue
400 ft
·
12 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
5
Turn left onto River Street
0.9 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
6
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
28 sec
7
Merge onto I 81
29 mi
·
35 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
Toward Dorrance
9
Turn sharp left onto Blue Ridge Trail
0.3 mi
·
43 sec
·
Blue Ridge Trail
10
At end of road, turn left onto South Main Road
0.3 mi
·
41 sec
·
South Main Road
11
Turn right
67 ft
·
6 sec
12
Turn right
225 ft
·
18 sec
13
Turn right
87 ft
·
11 sec
14
Turn left onto South Main Road
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
South Main Road
15
Turn right onto PA 309
1.4 mi
·
2 min
·
South Mountain Boulevard
16
Continue on PA 309
2.7 mi
·
4 min
·
North Hunter Highway
17
Turn left onto East Butler Drive
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
East Butler Drive
18
Turn right onto Arrow Road
0.1 mi
·
27 sec
·
Arrow Road
19
Continue on Woodside Drive
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Woodside Drive
20
Continue on Windy Hill Road
0.5 mi
·
2 min
·
Windy Hill Road
21
Continue on Windy Hill Road
99 ft
·
4 sec
·
Windy Hill Road
22
Turn straight onto PA 940
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
PA 940
23
Turn right onto Swaab Court
166 ft
·
13 sec
·
Swaab Court
24
Turn right onto Pierce Court
264 ft
·
15 sec
·
Pierce Court
25
Arrive at destination
Pierce Court
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 21.1 mi from Scranton, PA · 27m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
21 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
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 21.1 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Oakdale, PA
The final approach into Oakdale, 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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$7.01 one way
$14.03 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
15 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.68 | $15.36 |
| premium | $4.93 | $8.20 | $16.41 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $9.34 | $18.68 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 14.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 12.7 | 0 | $4.44 | $2.03 |
| Efficient EV | 10.6 | 0 | $3.70 | $1.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 16.9 | 0 | $5.92 | $2.71 |
Gas CO2
15 kg
EV CO2
5 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.
Destination
Oakdale, PA
Night in Oakdale on Friday
Local time
9:34 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°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
2 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
1h 1m 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 Oakdale, PA covers 42.3 miles and takes about 1h 1m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are American Legion Memorial Highway, North Hunter Highway, East Butler Drive. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 21.1 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 $7.01 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 1h 1m drive. You will face about 17 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
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 0.6 miles (River Street): Navigation decision point.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Oakdale, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Dorrance along the way.
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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