Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
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Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Sun Valley, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
56m
Distance
39.4 mi
63 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$7
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 52m
★
6 AM
0h 56m
8 AM
1h 6m
10 AM
1h 0m
12 PM
0h 59m
3 PM
1h 0m
5 PM
1h 5m
8 PM
0h 54m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Sun Valley, PA
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Trip Overview
This straightforward 39.4-mile drive from Scranton to Sun Valley, Pennsylvania, is easily manageable in about 56 minutes, making it an ideal day trip. With a low fuel cost estimated at $7, it's a budget-friendly journey. The route is predominantly highway-focused, covering 66% of the total distance. Given its brevity and ease, there's no need to split this trip into multiple days. You'll be traveling within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania for the entire duration. This trip offers a simple and efficient way to get between these two locations.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 56m. Total distance: 39.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
56m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (66%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
Expect a highway-focused experience on this 39.4-mile route, with 66% of your travel time spent on major roadways like I-380 and I-84. The longest uninterrupted stretch you'll encounter is 21.5 miles on I-380, providing a consistent cruising speed. While Long Pond Road offers a change of pace, the overall feel is one of efficient travel rather than winding scenic byways. You'll primarily be navigating well-maintained highways, allowing for a smooth and direct journey.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 22 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 380 is the longest continuous segment at about 21.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 380 and Long Pond 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.
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 19 decision points packed into just 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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 19 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.1 mi into trip
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~0m in
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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
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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
6
4.1 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milfo...
6
7.9 mi into trip
|
~11m in
|
I 380
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380 toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
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 Sun Valley, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Milford along the way.
Milford
4.1 mi in
|
~6m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 380 | 21.5 mi | 23m |
| Long Pond Road | 5.5 mi | 12m |
| I 84 | 3.4 mi | 4m |
| Kuhenbeaker Road | 3.4 mi | 6m |
| American Legion Memorial Highway | 1.5 mi | 1m |
| President Biden Expressway | 0.6 mi | <1m |
| Mathews Drive | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| PA 115 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 380
— 21.5 mi, about 23m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Sun Valley, 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 right at fork
0.4 mi
·
38 sec
Toward I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
11
Merge onto I 84; I 380
3.4 mi
·
4 min
·
I 84; I 380
12
Keep slight right at fork onto I 380
21 mi
·
23 min
·
I 380
Exit 4
Toward I 380 South: Mount Pocono
13
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
29 sec
Toward PA 940: Pocono
14
Turn right onto PA 940
223 ft
·
11 sec
·
PA 940
15
Turn left onto Long Pond Road
0.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Long Pond Road
16
Continue on Long Pond Road
4.6 mi
·
9 min
·
Long Pond Road
17
Turn left onto Kuhenbeaker Road
3.4 mi
·
6 min
·
Kuhenbeaker Road
18
At end of road, turn left onto PA 115
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
PA 115
19
Turn left onto Mathews Drive
0.4 mi
·
56 sec
·
Mathews Drive
20
Turn right onto Candlewood Lane
451 ft
·
21 sec
·
Candlewood Lane
21
Turn right onto Allegheny Drive
13 ft
·
0 sec
·
Allegheny Drive
22
Arrive at destination
Allegheny Drive
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 19.7 mi from Scranton, PA · 24m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
20 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 39 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 19.7 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Sun Valley, PA
Allow a few extra minutes for the final approach into Sun Valley, PA if you are unfamiliar with the area.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.53 one way
$13.06 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
14 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $7.15 | $14.31 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.70 | $17.40 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$7
Estimated CO2 emission: 13.8 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 64% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.8 | 0 | $4.14 | $1.89 |
| Efficient EV | 9.9 | 0 | $3.45 | $1.58 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 15.8 | 0 | $5.52 | $2.52 |
Gas CO2
14 kg
EV CO2
5 kg (64% 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
Sun Valley, PA
Afternoon in Sun Valley on Friday
Local time
1:20 PM
EDT
Current temp
39°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
4 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
56m 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 Sun Valley, PA covers 39.4 miles and takes about 56m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 380, Long Pond Road, I 84. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 19.7 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 $6.53 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 19 decision points packed into just 39.4 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 56m.
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.
On the drive from Scranton, PA to Sun Valley, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Milford along the way.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
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, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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