How far is City of Scranton, PA from Lemon, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Lemon, PA is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Lemon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Lemon.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
638 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1692 ft · 40 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
2266 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Northern Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
38 m · 4 sec · Mill Street
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Take the ramp slight left
105 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lackawanna Trail
7.9 mi · 13 min · Lackawanna Trail
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Continue on US Route 6
3.2 mi · 5 min · US Route 6
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Turn right onto Billings Mill Road
2645 ft · 1 min · Billings Mill Road
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Continue on Sunnyside Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sunnyside Road
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Turn left onto Marcy Road
1.1 mi · 4 min · Marcy Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
2.9 mi · 5 min
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Turn right onto State Route 1004
49 m · 7 sec · State Route 1004
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 1004
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Lemon.
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.
Lackawanna Trail
Merge slight left onto Lackawanna Trail
7.92 mi · 00h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Lemon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Lemon?
The road trip is about 28.9 miles (46.5 km) and usually takes 00h 54m 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?
La Plume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.4 miles from City of Scranton and 14.5 miles from Lemon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Lemon.
Stop Ideas Near La Plume
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 La Plume.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Lemon. Straight-line distance: 20.51 mi (33 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lemon
Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,166 |
| Coordinates | 41.6161900, -75.9424200 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lemon (-75.94242, 41.61619)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 46 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 21m |
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 | $4.57 | $4.66 | $9.31 |
| Mid-grade | $5.01 | $5.11 | $10.22 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $6.74 | $13.48 |
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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