How far is City of Scranton, PA from Coolbaugh, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Coolbaugh, PA is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
54.84 mi
01h 14m
Flight
38.95 mi
62.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.95 mi
Kilometers
62.68 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
54.84 mi
Kilometers
88.26 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coolbaugh
Thu, Nov 12, 4:03 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 5:17 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-12T02:48
Arrive Coolbaugh
Thu, Nov 12, 4:03 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EST

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

Leave by
4:02 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 Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
27.4 mi
00h 37m
To Coolbaugh
27.5 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    15.2 mi · 22 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209 north , PA 447 north: Marshalls Creek

    3.6 mi · 8 min

  14. 14

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Marshalls Creek Bypass

    30 m · 3 sec · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  15. 15

    Exit the roundabout onto Marshalls Creek Bypass

    1.4 km · 1 min · Marshalls Creek Bypass

  16. 16

    Continue on Milford Road

    3 mi · 6 min · Milford Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Keystone Road

    81 m · 6 sec · Keystone Road

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Keystone Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
18 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 43%
Keystone Shortway
15.2 mi · 28%
I 84 East
3.81 mi · 7%
US 209 north
3.57 mi · 7%
Milford Road
2.98 mi · 5%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

I 380 South

Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

23.6 mi · 00h 26m

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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
39 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 37m from City of Scranton
Leave By
4:02 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Light Rain near Coolbaugh.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 54.9 miles (88.3 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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 Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.4 miles from City of Scranton and 27.5 miles from Coolbaugh.

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

The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 4:02 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.41 one way or $16.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Scranton and Light Rain near Coolbaugh.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Pocono, 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 Pocono.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Coolbaugh. Straight-line distance: 38.95 mi (62.68 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Coolbaugh

#2 Coolbaugh

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population20,618
Coordinates41.0626000, -75.0687900
Altitude154
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Coolbaugh (-75.06879, 41.0626)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 88 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.94 gal
7.33 L · about $8.41
Round trip
$16.83
3.88 gal · 14.66 L
Estimated CO2
17.2 kg one way
Round trip: 34.5 kg / 76 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $8.41 $16.83
Mid-grade $4.77 $9.25 $18.50
Premium $5.21 $10.11 $20.22
Diesel $6.54 $12.70 $25.39

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Coolbaugh. The current time is 02:48:53.

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.