Origin
Vernon, PA
Afternoon in Vernon on Saturday
Local time
12:29 PM
EDT
Current temp
41°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Vernon, 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
47m
Distance
24.1 mi
39 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$4
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
0h 44m
★
6 AM
0h 48m
8 AM
0h 55m
10 AM
0h 50m
12 PM
0h 50m
3 PM
0h 51m
5 PM
0h 55m
8 PM
0h 45m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Vernon, PA
Haneul Trac
Trip Overview
The drive from Vernon, PA to Scranton, PA covers 24.1 miles and takes about 47m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on PA 292, Falls Road, Morgan Highway for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 7.5 miles on PA 292. At current regular gas prices, budget about $4.00 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 47m. Total distance: 24.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
47m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (41%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Drive Character
The drive from Vernon, PA to Scranton, PA covers 24.1 miles and takes about 47m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 16 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
PA 292 is the longest continuous segment at about 7.5 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 12 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 21.2 miles in near PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 21.2 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (PA 307): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles (US 11; PA 307 / North Scranton Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 12 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
7
21.2 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the left lane.
8
21.3 mi into trip
|
~42m in
|
PA 307
Take the ramp onto PA 307 toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the right lane.
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
5
21.5 mi into trip
|
~43m in
|
US 11; PA 307 / North Scranton Expressway
Merge onto US 11; PA 307 / North Scranton Expressway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight lane.
7
23.8 mi into trip
|
~46m in
|
Penn Avenue
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
5
23.9 mi into trip
|
~47m in
|
Linden Street
Turn left onto Linden Street
Navigation decision point
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| PA 292 | 7.5 mi | 14m |
| Falls Road | 5.4 mi | 13m |
| Morgan Highway | 4.6 mi | 8m |
| Winola Road | 2.2 mi | 3m |
| North Scranton Expressway | 2.1 mi | 3m |
| Sullivans Trail | 1.5 mi | 3m |
| PA 307 | 0.2 mi | <1m |
| Mulberry Street | 0.2 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
PA 292
— 7.5 mi, about 14m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Vernon, PA and Scranton, PA.
1
Start on School House Road
48 ft
·
2 sec
·
School House Road
2
Turn left onto PA 292
2.4 mi
·
4 min
·
PA 292
3
Turn left onto PA 292
5.1 mi
·
9 min
·
PA 292
4
At end of road, turn left onto PA 92
1.5 mi
·
3 min
·
Sullivans Trail
5
At end of road, turn right onto Falls Road
0.3 mi
·
42 sec
·
Falls Road
6
Continue on Falls Road
5.1 mi
·
12 min
·
Falls Road
7
At end of road, turn right onto PA 307
2.2 mi
·
3 min
·
Winola Road
8
Turn slight right onto PA 307
4.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Morgan Highway
Use the left lane.
9
At end of road, turn left onto PA 307
308 ft
·
7 sec
·
North Keyser Avenue
Use the left lane.
10
Take the ramp onto PA 307
0.2 mi
·
30 sec
·
PA 307
Toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
Use the right lane.
11
Merge onto US 11; PA 307
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
North Scranton Expressway
Use the straight lane.
12
Continue on US 11; PA 307
0.2 mi
·
36 sec
·
Mulberry Street
Use the straight lane.
13
Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft
·
17 sec
·
Penn Avenue
Use the right lane.
14
Turn left onto Linden Street
443 ft
·
12 sec
·
Linden Street
15
Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
429 ft
·
14 sec
·
Wyoming Avenue
16
Arrive at destination
Wyoming Avenue
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$4.00 one way
$7.99 round trip
$4.21/gal
25.4 MPG avg
8 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.61 | $4.38 | $8.75 |
| premium | $4.93 | $4.67 | $9.35 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $5.32 | $10.64 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$4
Estimated CO2 emission: 8.4 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 | 7.2 | 0 | $2.53 | $1.16 |
| Efficient EV | 6 | 0 | $2.11 | $0.96 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 9.6 | 0 | $3.37 | $1.54 |
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.
Destination
Scranton, PA
Afternoon in Scranton on Saturday
Local time
12:29 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
2 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
47m 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 Vernon, PA to Scranton, PA covers 24.1 miles and takes about 47m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are PA 292, Falls Road, Morgan Highway. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 12 miles from Vernon, PA. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $4.00 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 drive requires moderate attention. Across 24.1 miles you will encounter 12 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 21.2 miles (PA 307 / North Keyser Avenue): Lane positioning matters here; at 21.3 miles (PA 307): Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one; at 21.5 miles (US 11; PA 307 / North Scranton Expressway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Vernon, 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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