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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Jermyn, PA is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.48 mi
00h 20m
Flight
10.71 mi
17.23 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.71 mi
Kilometers
17.23 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.48 mi
Kilometers
24.92 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jermyn
Sat, May 2, 11:36 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, May 2, 11:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-05-02T23:15
Arrive Jermyn
Sat, May 2, 11:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Jessup
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
7.8 mi
00h 10m
To Jermyn
7.8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W
Destination
38°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale

    2357 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 107: Jermyn, Mayfield

    2060 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Rushbrook Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Rushbrook Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Washington Avenue

    808 ft · 18 sec · Washington Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Franklin Street

    15 m · 2 sec · Franklin Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Franklin Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
90.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
9.97 mi · 64%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 10%
Rushbrook Street
0.82 mi · 5%
I-84 east
0.67 mi · 4%
President Biden Expressway
0.65 mi · 4%
I 81 North
0.46 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

9.97 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
10.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 10m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Jermyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.8 miles from City of Scranton and 7.8 miles from Jermyn.

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

The direct path is about 10.7 miles (17.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Jermyn.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

11 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

37 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

46 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 Jermyn. Straight-line distance: 10.71 mi (17.23 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Jermyn

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,037
Coordinates41.5309100, -75.5454600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Jermyn (-75.54546, 41.53091)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.07 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.14 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Jermyn. The current time is 23:15:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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