Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Thursday
Local time
12:53 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Clifford, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
32m
Distance
22.9 mi
37 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 30m
★
6 AM
0h 33m
8 AM
0h 39m
10 AM
0h 35m
12 PM
0h 34m
3 PM
0h 35m
5 PM
0h 38m
8 PM
0h 31m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Clifford, PA
Ever Rayan
Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Clifford, PA covers 22.9 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, State Route 374 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 14.6 miles on I 81. At current regular gas prices, budget about $3.80 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 32m. Total distance: 22.9 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 (96%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
This is a 32m highway drive covering 22.9 miles, with most of the trip on I 81 and North Scranton Expressway. The longest continuous stretch is about 14.6 miles on I 81.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 13 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 81 is the longest continuous segment at about 14.6 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
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.
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 10 decision points packed into just 22.9 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.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 10 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
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US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307 / Mulberry Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
3.5 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6 BUS
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
Toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dic...
7
3.7 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
US 6 BUS
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
Toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 Wes...
8
3.8 mi into trip
|
~6m in
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
Use the slight right lane.
Toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
5
4 mi into trip
|
~7m in
|
I 81; US 6
Merge onto I 81; US 6
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Scranton, PA and Clifford, PA, road signs point toward Binghamton and Lenoxville.
Binghamton
3.7 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 6 BUS
Lenoxville
18.6 mi in
|
~24m
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 14.6 mi | 17m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| State Route 374 | 2.4 mi | 4m |
| State Route 106 | 1.6 mi | 2m |
| US 6 BUS | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Scranton Carbondale Highway | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
I 81
— 14.6 mi, about 17m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Clifford, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
0.2 mi
·
43 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
Turn left onto US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
50 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
3
Continue on US 11; PA 307
3.1 mi
·
4 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
4
Take the exit onto US 6 BUS
0.2 mi
·
24 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
5
Keep slight left at fork onto US 6 BUS
518 ft
·
12 sec
·
US 6 BUS
Toward US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
6
Merge onto US 6 BUS
229 ft
·
5 sec
·
Scranton Carbondale Highway
7
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
35 sec
Toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
Use the slight right lane.
8
Merge onto I 81; US 6
15 mi
·
17 min
·
I 81; US 6
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.4 mi
·
53 sec
Toward PA 374: Glenwood, Lenoxville
10
Turn right onto PA 374
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
State Route 374
11
At end of road, turn right onto PA 106
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
State Route 106
12
Turn right
58 ft
·
4 sec
13
Arrive at destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$3.80 one way
$7.59 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.16 | $8.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.44 | $8.88 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.06 | $10.11 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8 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 | 6.9 | 0 | $2.40 | $1.10 |
| Efficient EV | 5.7 | 0 | $2.00 | $0.92 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.2 | 0 | $3.21 | $1.47 |
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
Clifford, PA
Afternoon in Clifford on Thursday
Local time
12:53 PM
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
32m 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 Clifford, PA covers 22.9 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 81, North Scranton Expressway, State Route 374. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 11.5 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 $3.80 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 10 decision points packed into just 22.9 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 32m.
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.
Between Scranton, PA and Clifford, PA, road signs point toward Binghamton and Lenoxville.
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