How far is City of Scranton, PA from Cherry Ridge, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Cherry Ridge, PA is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
30.56 mi
00h 49m
Flight
21.85 mi
35.17 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
21.85 mi
Kilometers
35.17 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.56 mi
Kilometers
49.18 km
Drive Time
00h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Cherry Ridge
Fri, Nov 6, 7:04 PM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 7:54 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-06T18:14
Arrive Cherry Ridge
Fri, Nov 6, 7:04 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:50 AM to 10:50 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:50 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Mount Cobb
PA

Census designated place

From City of Scranton
15.2 mi
00h 24m
To Cherry Ridge
15.3 mi
00h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
52°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 3:00 AM EST
Wind
1 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Cherry Ridge.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Cherry Ridge.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton

    2408 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 247, PA 348: Mount Cobb , Hamlin

    1362 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Line Road

    1409 ft · 32 sec · Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mount Cobb Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mt Cobb Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Cobb Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Cobb Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Cobb Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlin Highway

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Hamlin Highway

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Easton Turnpike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Easton Turnpike

  19. 19

    Continue on Lake Ariel Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Lake Ariel Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Lake Ariel Highway

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Lake Ariel Highway

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Wanaka Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Wanaka Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wanaka Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Cherry Ridge.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
22 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
71.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Lake Ariel Highway
9.82 mi · 32%
I 84 East
8.31 mi · 27%
Mount Cobb Road
2.16 mi · 7%
Hamlin Highway
1.53 mi · 5%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 5%
Wanaka Road
1.33 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Lake Ariel Highway

Continue on Lake Ariel Highway

7.28 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.7 mi
21.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Cobb
00h 24m from City of Scranton
Leave By
4:50 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving City of Scranton and Patchy Fog near Cherry Ridge.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Cherry Ridge?

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.2 km) and usually takes 00h 49m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Cobb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.2 miles from City of Scranton and 15.3 miles from Cherry Ridge.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 21.9 miles (35.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.75 one way or $9.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Scranton and Patchy Fog near Cherry Ridge.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Cobb

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Cobb, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Cobb.

BUS

Scranton, PA

15 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

38 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

42 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Cherry Ridge. Straight-line distance: 21.85 mi (35.17 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Cherry Ridge

#2 Cherry Ridge

Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,848
Coordinates41.5317500, -75.2785100
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Cherry Ridge (-75.27851, 41.53175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.08 L · about $4.75
Round trip
$9.51
2.16 gal · 8.16 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $4.75 $9.51
Mid-grade $4.82 $5.21 $10.42
Premium $5.27 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $6.58 $7.11 $14.22

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Cherry Ridge. The current time is 18:14:53.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.