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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Pocono Pines, PA is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 19m 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
32.39 mi
00h 39m
Flight
23.29 mi
37.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
23.29 mi
Kilometers
37.48 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.39 mi
Kilometers
52.13 km
Drive Time
00h 39m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocono Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Pocono Pines
Sun, Apr 19, 1:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:40 AM to 7:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:10 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
Lehigh
PA

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

From City of Scranton
16.2 mi
00h 19m
To Pocono Pines
16.2 mi
00h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    21.5 mi · 23 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 940: Pocono

    1108 ft · 30 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right

    3.1 mi · 5 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Paxmont Drive

    122 m · 24 sec · Paxmont Drive

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pocono Crest Road

    48 m · 7 sec · Pocono Crest Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pocono Crest Road

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
46.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 South
21.5 mi · 66%
I 84 East
3.81 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 5%
I-84 east
0.67 mi · 2%
President Biden Expressway
0.65 mi · 2%
I 81 North
0.46 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 380 South

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

21.5 mi · 00h 23m

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 39m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.1 mi
23.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lehigh
00h 19m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:10 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Pocono Pines.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.4 miles (52.1 km) and usually takes 00h 39m 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 16.2 miles from City of Scranton and 16.2 miles from Pocono Pines.

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

The direct path is about 23.3 miles (37.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.1 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 7:10 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 $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Pocono Pines.

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 Pocono Pines. Straight-line distance: 23.29 mi (37.48 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Pocono Pines

Census designated place

Population1,409
Coordinates41.1067500, -75.4543500
Altitude550
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Pocono Pines (-75.45435, 41.10675)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.33 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.66 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Pocono Pines. The current time is 00:59:11.

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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.