Origin
Spring Brook, PA
Morning in Spring Brook on Thursday
Local time
9:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Brook, PA to City of Scranton, PA
Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026
Drive Time
19m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 18m
★
6 AM
0h 19m
8 AM
0h 23m
10 AM
0h 21m
12 PM
0h 20m
3 PM
0h 21m
5 PM
0h 23m
8 PM
0h 18m
★
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Spring Brook, PA
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City of Scranton, PA
Michael Taccetta
Trip Overview
Traveling from Spring Brook to Scranton is a quick, straightforward journey covering just 10.8 miles. You can comfortably complete this trip in about 17 minutes, making it an ideal excursion to finish in a single day. Since the route involves no highway driving, you will navigate entirely via local roads like State Route 502, State Route 307, and Moosic Street. Budgeting roughly $2 for fuel should be more than sufficient for this short transit within the Northeast region of Pennsylvania. Given the brevity of the trip, there is no need to plan for overnight stops or extended travel breaks. This drive serves as a practical connection between these two nearby communities.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 19m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
19m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (76%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
Expect a turn-heavy local drive rather than a high-speed interstate cruise, as this route consists of 0% highway travel. Because you are navigating local roads, you won't encounter any long, uninterrupted stretches; in fact, the longest stretch on State Route 502 is 0 miles. You should prepare for a drive that requires your full attention due to the frequent turns and shifts in road character. Behind the wheel, you will experience a steady pace that keeps you engaged with the local landscape. It is a functional, direct path that prioritizes navigation through local infrastructure over open-road cruising.
Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 8 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
State Route 307 is the longest continuous segment at about 5.8 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on State Route 307 and PA 690. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near PA 690.
Route Complexity
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
This is a straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 690): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (PA 307 / State Route 307): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Crown Avenue): Navigation decision point.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 5 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
3
0 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
PA 690
Turn right onto PA 690
Navigation decision point
4
3.3 mi into trip
|
~6m in
|
PA 307 / State Route 307
Turn left onto PA 307 / State Route 307
Navigation decision point
4
10.9 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
Crown Avenue
Turn left onto Crown Avenue
Navigation decision point
4
11.2 mi into trip
|
~17m in
|
River Street
Turn right onto River Street
Navigation decision point
7
11.8 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Cedar Avenue
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / right lanes.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 307 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| PA 690 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Moosic Street | 1.8 mi | 2m |
| River Street | 0.6 mi | 1m |
| Crown Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Cedar Avenue | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| State Route 502 | <0.1 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
State Route 307
— 5.8 mi, about 8m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Spring Brook, PA and City of Scranton, PA.
1
Start on PA 502
81 ft
·
3 sec
·
State Route 502
2
Turn right onto PA 690
3.3 mi
·
5 min
·
PA 690
3
Turn left onto PA 307
5.8 mi
·
8 min
·
State Route 307
4
Continue on PA 307
1.8 mi
·
2 min
·
Moosic Street
5
Turn left onto Crown Avenue
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
·
Crown Avenue
6
Turn right onto River Street
0.6 mi
·
1 min
·
River Street
7
At end of road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
0.2 mi
·
18 sec
·
Cedar Avenue
Use the straight / right lanes.
8
Arrive at destination
Cedar Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$1.97 one way
$3.95 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
4 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $2.16 | $4.32 |
| premium | $4.93 | $2.31 | $4.62 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $2.63 | $5.25 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$2
Estimated CO2 emission: 4.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $1 in charging · 0 stops · 75% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 3.6 | 0 | $1.25 | $0.57 |
| Efficient EV | 3 | 0 | $1.04 | $0.48 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 4.8 | 0 | $1.67 | $0.76 |
Gas CO2
4 kg
EV CO2
1 kg (75% 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
City of Scranton, PA
Morning in City of Scranton on Thursday
Local time
9:38 AM
EDT
Current temp
57°F
Mostly Cloudy
SW 2 mph
6% chance
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
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
19m on the road
The weather snapshot is not static. If you are leaving later, give both cities one more quick forecast check before departure.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Spring Brook, PA to City of Scranton, PA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 19m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are State Route 307, PA 690, Moosic Street. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 6 miles from Spring Brook, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $1.97 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 straightforward 19m drive. You will face about 5 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (PA 690): Navigation decision point; at 3.3 miles (PA 307 / State Route 307): Navigation decision point; at 10.9 miles (Crown Avenue): Navigation decision point.
The route from Spring Brook, PA to City of Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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