Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
2:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to New Milford, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
46m
Distance
37 mi
59 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$6
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 43m
★
6 AM
0h 47m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 49m
3 PM
0h 50m
5 PM
0h 54m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
New Milford, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Scranton to New Milford is 37 miles and takes about 46 minutes via I 81, with a fuel budget near $6 and enough daylight to finish in a day. This straightforward drive stays within Pennsylvania's Northeast region, offering a quick connection between two points. With nearly all of the journey on the interstate, it's a practical option for getting from point A to point B with minimal fuss. If you're looking for a simple, efficient transit rather than an extensive exploration, this route fits the bill.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 81 | 32 mi | 37m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 3.1 mi | 4m |
| State Route 492 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Jackson Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| 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
— 32 mi, about 37m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and New Milford, 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
32 mi
·
37 min
·
I 81; US 6
Use the straight lane.
9
Take the exit
0.3 mi
·
46 sec
Toward PA 492: New Milford, Lakeside
10
Turn left onto PA 492
0.3 mi
·
30 sec
·
State Route 492
11
Continue on PA 492
0.3 mi
·
32 sec
·
Jackson Street
12
Turn right onto US 11
135 ft
·
5 sec
·
Main Street
13
Turn right
36 ft
·
2 sec
14
Arrive at destination
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
19 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 37 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 18.5 miles from Scranton, PA, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 105 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 4 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
6
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
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.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$6.13 one way
$12.27 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
13 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $6.72 | $13.44 |
| premium | $4.93 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $8.17 | $16.34 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$6
Estimated CO2 emission: 12.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $4 in charging · 0 stops · 69% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 11.1 | 0 | $3.89 | $1.78 |
| Efficient EV | 9.3 | 0 | $3.24 | $1.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 14.8 | 0 | $5.18 | $2.37 |
Gas CO2
13 kg
EV CO2
4 kg (69% 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
New Milford, PA
Afternoon in New Milford on Saturday
Local time
2:44 PM
EDT
Current temp
58°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
56°F
Dalton, PA
19 mi in
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
15 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
46m 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.
What kind of drive is this?
This route is overwhelmingly highway-focused, with 97% of the drive utilizing major roadways. You'll spend most of your time on I 81, including a continuous stretch of 32 miles on this interstate. The North Scranton Expressway also contributes to the high-speed nature of the trip. Expect a direct and efficient travel experience, characterized by consistent speed limits and minimal distractions from local traffic until you approach your destination.
97% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
14 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 32 mi on I 81.
How Hard Is This Drive?
8/10
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 37 miles, you will need to pay attention to lane changes and exits — but the whole thing is over in 46m.
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.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
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 New Milford, PA, road signs begin pointing toward Binghamton along the way.
Binghamton
3.7 mi in
|
~6m
|
via US 6 BUS
About the Cities
Starting in Scranton, PA
Full guide →Scranton is a city in Northeastern Pennsylvania. It is near Wilkes-Barre, and is the seventh most populous city in the state. Today, it is perhaps best known as the setting of the hit TV show "The Office" and the birthplace of Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States.
City content from Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0).
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 46m. Total distance: 37 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
46m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (97%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 32 miles on I 81. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at New Milford, PA before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
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.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at New Milford, PA before heading back.
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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