How far is City of Scranton, PA from Sun Valley, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Sun Valley, PA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m 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 55m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Sun Valley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Sun Valley.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton
2408 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
2050 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940: Pocono
1108 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
68 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Long Pond Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Pond Road
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Continue on Long Pond Road
4.6 mi · 10 min · Long Pond Road
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Turn left onto Kuhenbeaker Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Kuhenbeaker Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1749 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Mathews Drive
2239 ft · 57 sec · Mathews Drive
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Turn right onto Candlewood Lane
138 m · 22 sec · Candlewood Lane
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Turn right onto Allegheny Drive
4 m · 1 sec · Allegheny Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Allegheny Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Sun Valley.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Sun Valley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Sun Valley?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 55m 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?
Lehigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.4 miles from City of Scranton and 19.5 miles from Sun Valley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:40 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Sun Valley.
Stop Ideas Near Lehigh
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 Lehigh.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Sun Valley. Straight-line distance: 29 mi (46.67 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 Sun Valley
Situated within the mountainous terrain of Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this settlement is geographically part of the wider Pocono Mountains region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0112000, -75.4696300 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| Country | United States |
End: Sun Valley (-75.46963, 41.0112)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.46 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
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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