How far is City of Scranton, PA from Mount Pocono, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Mount Pocono, PA is about 29.9 miles (48.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 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 EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
29.9 mi
00h 38m
Flight
24.97 mi
40.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.97 mi
Kilometers
40.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.9 mi
Kilometers
48.12 km
Drive Time
00h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Pocono
Thu, Nov 12, 2:28 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 3:07 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-12T01:49
Arrive Mount Pocono
Thu, Nov 12, 2:28 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:39 AM to 7:39 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:12 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
10:00 PM EST
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
Lehigh
PA

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

From City of Scranton
14.9 mi
00h 19m
To Mount Pocono
15 mi
00h 19m

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
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    15.7 mi · 17 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 483: Tobyhanna

    2217 ft · 54 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right

    108 m · 9 sec

  13. 13

    Turn straight onto Memorial Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Memorial Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Pocono Boulevard

    1.4 km · 1 min · Pocono Boulevard

  15. 15

    Turn right

    1932 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Manor View Avenue

    1301 ft · 57 sec · Manor View Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Manor View Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
56.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 South
15.7 mi · 53%
Memorial Boulevard
4.74 mi · 16%
I 84 East
3.81 mi · 13%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 5%
Pocono Boulevard
0.85 mi · 3%
I-84 east
0.67 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 380 South

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

15.7 mi · 00h 17m

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 38m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.9 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lehigh
00h 19m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:12 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Light Rain near Mount Pocono.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 29.9 miles (48.1 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?

Lehigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.9 miles from City of Scranton and 15 miles from Mount Pocono.

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

The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.55 one way or $9.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Lehigh

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

24 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

36 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Mount Pocono. Straight-line distance: 24.97 mi (40.19 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Mount Pocono

#2 Mount Pocono

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,122
Coordinates41.1220300, -75.3646300
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Mount Pocono (-75.36463, 41.12203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.05 gal
3.99 L · about $4.55
Round trip
$9.11
2.1 gal · 7.98 L
Estimated CO2
9.3 kg one way
Round trip: 18.7 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $4.55 $9.11
Mid-grade $4.77 $5.01 $10.01
Premium $5.21 $5.47 $10.94
Diesel $6.54 $6.87 $13.74

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 Mount Pocono. The current time is 01:49:40.

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.