Origin
Spring Brook, PA
Afternoon in Spring Brook on Saturday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
42°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Spring Brook, PA to Scranton, PA
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
20m
Distance
11.9 mi
19 km
Drive Score
7/10
Good drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$2
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 19m
★
6 AM
0h 20m
8 AM
0h 24m
10 AM
0h 22m
12 PM
0h 21m
3 PM
0h 22m
5 PM
0h 24m
8 PM
0h 19m
★
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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Trip Overview
The drive from Spring Brook, PA to Scranton, PA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 20m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on State Route 307, PA 690, Moosic Street for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 5.8 miles on State Route 307. At current regular gas prices, budget about $1.97 one way before food or hotel costs.
About the Cities
Arriving 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 20m. Total distance: 11.9 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
20m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (79%). Straightforward navigation.
Drive Character
This is a 20m highway drive covering 11.9 miles, with most of the trip on State Route 307 and PA 690. The longest continuous stretch is about 5.8 miles on State Route 307.
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.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 20m 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 11.4 miles (US 11; PA 307): Lane positioning matters here.
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
3
11.4 mi into trip
|
~18m in
|
US 11; PA 307
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / left lanes.
3
11.6 mi into trip
|
~19m in
|
Biden Street
Continue onto Biden Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
5
11.9 mi into trip
|
~20m in
|
Wyoming Avenue
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| State Route 307 | 5.8 mi | 8m |
| PA 690 | 3.3 mi | 5m |
| Moosic Street | 2.2 mi | 4m |
| US 11 | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Biden Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
| Wyoming Avenue | <0.1 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 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
2.2 mi
·
4 min
·
Moosic Street
5
Turn slight right onto US 11; PA 307
0.3 mi
·
50 sec
·
US 11; PA 307
Use the straight / left lanes.
6
Continue on Biden Street
0.3 mi
·
35 sec
·
Biden Street
Use the straight lane.
7
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
135 ft
·
4 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
8
Arrive at destination
Wyoming 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
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
12:13 PM
EDT
Current temp
43°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 warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
20m 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 Spring Brook, PA to Scranton, PA covers 11.9 miles and takes about 20m 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 20m 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 11.4 miles (US 11; PA 307): Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Spring Brook, PA to Scranton, PA does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
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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