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Trip from Scranton, PA to Lenox, PA

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

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

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 8 min
4 AM
0h 30m ★
6 AM
0h 32m
8 AM
0h 38m
10 AM
0h 34m
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.

Downtown Lenox, PA, PA

Lenox, PA

Haneul Trac

Trip Overview

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 Mulberry Street, North Scranton Expressway, I 81 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is turn-heavy local drive. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.01 one way before food or hotel costs.

Who Is This Route For?

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 (0%). Straightforward navigation.

Scenic Drive

Turn-heavy local drive route profile.

Drive Character

Expect a 32m drive with frequent turns across 24.2 miles of local and secondary roads.

This route has more turning and local-road decision points than a simple highway run.
There are about 12 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Mulberry Street is one of the defining roads on this drive.

How Hard Is This Drive?

Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. Navigation is very simple - set it and forget it for most of the drive.

Driving Effort 1/10

Very easy - short and simple to drive

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

The drive from Scranton, PA to Lenox, PA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.

Where does it get tricky?

This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scranton, PA to Lenox, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
Mulberry Street
North Scranton Expressway
I 81
US 6
Scranton Carbondale Highway
I 81 North
PA 106
State Route 106

Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.

Longest stretch: Mulberry Street — detailed segment metrics are refreshing.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Lenox, PA.

1

Start on Wyoming Avenue

0.2 mi · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
2

Turn left onto Mulberry Street

0.2 mi · 50 sec · Mulberry Street
3

Continue on North Scranton Expressway

3.1 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway
4

Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City

0.2 mi · 25 sec · I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
5

Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton

518 ft · 13 sec · US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
6

Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway

230 ft · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway
7

Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton

0.2 mi · 36 sec · I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
8

Merge slight left

20 mi · 23 min
9

Take the exit slight right toward PA 106: Lenox

0.1 mi · 50 sec · PA 106: Lenox
10

Turn left onto State Route 106

0.3 mi · 31 sec · State Route 106
11

Turn right onto State Route 92

249 ft · 5 sec · State Route 92
12

Arrive at your destination

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$4.01 one way

$8.02 round trip

$4.21/gal 25.4 MPG avg 9 kg CO2
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.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Apr 15, 2026

Origin

Scranton, PA

Afternoon in Scranton on Thursday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

43°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Lenox, PA

Afternoon in Lenox on Thursday

Local time

3:47 PM

EDT

Current temp

56°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

13 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 Lenox, PA covers 24.2 miles and takes about 32m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Mulberry Street, North Scranton Expressway, I 81. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12.1 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 $4.01 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.
The drive from Scranton, PA to Lenox, PA is easy. At 32m with 0% highway, most drivers will find it relaxed and low-stress.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scranton, PA to Lenox, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
The route from Scranton, PA to Lenox, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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