Origin
Scranton, PA
Late night in Scranton on Friday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Simpson, PA
Compiled by the Trip.ovh editorial team · Last recalculated Apr 17, 2026 · Methodology
Drive Time
30m
Distance
21.8 mi
35 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 28m
★
6 AM
0h 31m
8 AM
0h 36m
10 AM
0h 33m
12 PM
0h 32m
3 PM
0h 33m
5 PM
0h 36m
8 PM
0h 29m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Simpson, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Simpson, PA covers 21.8 miles and takes about 30m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway, Roosevelt Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 15.4 miles on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.61 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 30m. Total distance: 21.8 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.
Scenic Drive
Turn-heavy local drive route profile.
Drive Character
Expect a 30m drive with frequent turns across 21.8 miles of local and secondary roads.
This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 17 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 15.4 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. 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.
Driving Effort
8/10
Focused - busy navigation packed into a short drive
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 13 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
5
1.5 mi into trip
|
~3m in
Keep slight left at fork toward I 81 North: Binghamton
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward I 81 North: Binghamton
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~5m in
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
Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
6
19.9 mi into trip
|
~25m in
|
US 6 BUS / Roosevelt Highway
Turn left onto US 6 BUS / Roosevelt Highway
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Governor Robert P. Casey Highway | 15.4 mi | 18m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| Roosevelt Highway | 0.9 mi | 2m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Reservoir Street | 0.5 mi | 1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Canaan Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Lackawanna Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
— 15.4 mi, about 18m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Simpson, 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
·
28 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
4
Take the ramp
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
5
Merge onto President Biden Expressway
0.6 mi
·
52 sec
·
President Biden Expressway
6
Keep slight left at fork
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
Toward I 81 North: Binghamton
7
Merge onto I 81
1.5 mi
·
1 min
·
American Legion Memorial Highway
8
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
51 sec
Toward I-84 east, US 6 east
9
Keep slight left at fork
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
10
Keep slight left at fork
0.4 mi
·
44 sec
Toward US 6 East: Carbondale
11
Continue on US 6
15 mi
·
18 min
·
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Use the straight lane.
12
Turn left onto US 6 BUS
0.9 mi
·
2 min
·
Roosevelt Highway
Use the left lane.
13
Turn right onto Canaan Street
0.2 mi
·
33 sec
·
Canaan Street
14
Turn left onto Morse Avenue
0.1 mi
·
16 sec
·
Morse Avenue
15
Continue on Reservoir Street
0.5 mi
·
1 min
·
Reservoir Street
16
At end of road, turn left onto PA 171
0.1 mi
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
17
Arrive at destination
PA 171
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.61 one way
$7.23 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $3.96 | $7.92 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.23 | $8.46 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $4.81 | $9.63 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 7.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $2 in charging · 0 stops · 63% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 6.5 | 0 | $2.29 | $1.05 |
| Efficient EV | 5.5 | 0 | $1.91 | $0.87 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 8.7 | 0 | $3.05 | $1.40 |
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.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Simpson, PA
Late night in Simpson on Friday
Local time
2:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
51°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
8 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
30m 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 Simpson, PA covers 21.8 miles and takes about 30m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Governor Robert P. Casey Highway, American Legion Memorial Highway, Roosevelt Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 10.9 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 $3.61 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 short but busy drive. With 13 decision points packed into just 21.8 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 30m.
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.
The route from Scranton, PA to Simpson, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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