How far is Cherry Ridge, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Cherry Ridge, PA to Scranton, PA is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 21.7 miles (35 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cherry Ridge and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cherry Ridge and Scranton.
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Start on Wanaka Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Wanaka Road
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Turn right onto Lake Ariel Highway
9.8 mi · 17 min · Lake Ariel Highway
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Continue on Easton Turnpike
1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Turnpike
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Turn right onto Hamlin Highway
1.5 mi · 3 min · Hamlin Highway
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Turn right onto Mount Cobb Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Highway
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Continue on Mount Cobb Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Road
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Continue on Mt Cobb Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Cobb Road
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Continue on Mount Cobb Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Road
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Turn left onto Line Road
713 ft · 14 sec · Line Road
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Take the ramp right
2090 ft · 51 sec
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Merge slight right
7.7 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward President Biden Expressway
1159 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on President Biden Expressway
1.4 km · 2 min · President Biden Expressway
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Continue straight
941 ft · 34 sec
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Continue on Biden Street
1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cherry Ridge and Scranton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lake Ariel Highway
Turn right onto Lake Ariel Highway
9.81 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Cherry Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cherry Ridge to Scranton?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50.1 km) and usually takes 00h 38m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Mount Cobb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from Cherry Ridge and 15.8 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 21.7 miles (35 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.4 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny around Cherry Ridge and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Cobb
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Cobb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cherry Ridge and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 21.72 mi (34.96 km).
#1 Cherry Ridge
Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,848 |
| Coordinates | 41.5317500, -75.2785100 |
| Altitude | 374 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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