Origin
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Scranton, PA to Ransom, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
26m
Distance
13.9 mi
22 km
Drive Score
6/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 24m
★
6 AM
0h 26m
8 AM
0h 31m
10 AM
0h 28m
12 PM
0h 28m
3 PM
0h 28m
5 PM
0h 31m
8 PM
0h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Ransom, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Scranton, PA to Ransom, PA covers 13.9 miles and takes about 26m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Biden Street, Penn Avenue, Lackawanna Avenue for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mostly surface roads. At current regular gas prices, budget about $2.30 one way before food or hotel costs.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Biden Street | — | — |
| Penn Avenue | — | — |
| Lackawanna Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Avenue | — | — |
| North Main Street | — | — |
| South Main Street | — | — |
| Coxton Road | — | — |
| Lower Narrows Road | — | — |
Some road-level metrics are being recalculated.
Longest stretch:
Biden Street
— detailed segment metrics are refreshing.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton, PA and Ransom, PA.
1
Start on Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
9 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
2
Turn right onto Biden Street
449 ft
·
16 sec
·
Biden Street
3
Turn left onto Penn Avenue
0.1 mi
·
15 sec
·
Penn Avenue
4
Turn right onto Lackawanna Avenue
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lackawanna Avenue
5
Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1.6 mi
·
2 min
·
North Main Avenue
6
Continue on North Main Street
3.8 mi
·
5 min
·
North Main Street
7
Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi
·
4 min
·
South Main Street
8
Turn sharp right onto Coxton Road
3.2 mi
·
6 min
·
Coxton Road
9
Continue on Lower Narrows Road
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Lower Narrows Road
10
Arrive at your destination
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$2.30 one way
$4.61 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
5 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.52 | $5.05 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.70 | $5.39 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $3.07 | $6.14 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 60% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 4.2 | 0 | $1.46 | $0.67 |
| Efficient EV | 3.5 | 0 | $1.22 | $0.56 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 5.6 | 0 | $1.95 | $0.89 |
Gas CO2
5 kg
EV CO2
2 kg (60% 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
Ransom, PA
Afternoon in Ransom on Saturday
Local time
4:11 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°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
1 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
26m 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?
13.9 mi in 26m across surface roads — expect steady turns and local traffic rather than long highway runs.
Only 0% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
10 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Main road: Biden Street.
How Hard Is This Drive?
1/10
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 Ransom, PA is easy. At 26m 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 Ransom, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
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 26m. Total distance: 13.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
26m 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
Mostly surface roads route profile.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. At under 2 hours behind the wheel, this works well for families — plan one quick stop if you have younger kids.
This route does not have any notably tricky sections. Most of the drive from Scranton, PA to Ransom, PA is straightforward, with well-signed roads and simple exits.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Ransom, 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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