How far is City of Scranton, PA from Pocono Ranch Lands, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Pocono Ranch Lands, PA is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
58.78 mi
01h 28m
Flight
40.55 mi
65.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
40.55 mi
Kilometers
65.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
58.78 mi
Kilometers
94.59 km
Drive Time
01h 28m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pocono Ranch Lands
Thu, Oct 15, 6:19 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:48 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T16:51
Arrive Pocono Ranch Lands
Thu, Oct 15, 6:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:29 AM to 11:29 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Paupack
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From City of Scranton
29.3 mi
00h 44m
To Pocono Ranch Lands
29.5 mi
00h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
65°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    30.4 mi · 35 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 739: Lords Valley , Dingmans Ferry

    1604 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto PA-739

    11.6 mi · 22 min · PA-739

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Milford Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Milford Road

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Milford Road

    6.8 mi · 15 min · Milford Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Minks Pond Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Minks Pond Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Jerry Marcus Boulevard

    1389 ft · 1 min · Jerry Marcus Boulevard

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Whippoorwill Drive

    8 m · 1 sec · Whippoorwill Drive

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Whippoorwill Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
34.2 mi · 58%
PA-739
11.6 mi · 20%
Milford Road
8.03 mi · 14%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 3%
I-84 east
0.67 mi · 1%
Minks Pond Road
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 84 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

30.4 mi · 00h 35m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.2 mi
40.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paupack
00h 44m from City of Scranton
Leave By
3:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Pocono Ranch Lands.

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 Ranch Lands?

The road trip is about 58.8 miles (94.6 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?

Paupack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.3 miles from City of Scranton and 29.5 miles from Pocono Ranch Lands.

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

The direct path is about 40.6 miles (65.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.2 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 3:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.24 one way or $18.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Pocono Ranch Lands.

Stop Ideas Near Paupack

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

110 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Pocono Ranch Lands. Straight-line distance: 40.55 mi (65.26 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 Ranch Lands

Situated within Pike County, Pennsylvania, this private residential community lies at an approximate elevation of 938 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.1645400, -74.9521200
Altitude286
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Pocono Ranch Lands (-74.95212, 41.16454)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 95 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 10m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.07 gal
7.85 L · about $9.24
Round trip
$18.48
4.14 gal · 15.7 L
Estimated CO2
18.4 kg one way
Round trip: 36.8 kg / 81 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $9.24 $18.48
Mid-grade $4.93 $10.19 $20.39
Premium $5.31 $10.98 $21.96
Diesel $6.55 $13.56 $27.12

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Pocono Ranch Lands. The current time is 16:51:26.

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.