How far is City of Scranton, PA from Towamensing Trails, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Towamensing Trails, PA is about 41.6 miles (67 km), with a travel time of about 00h 54m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 49m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 54m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southeastern Luzerne 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 Towamensing Trails.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Towamensing Trails.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
27 mi · 31 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 903: Lake Harmony, Jim Thorpe
1814 ft · 44 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 903 North: Lake Harmony
46 m · 12 sec
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Turn left
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Continue on Old Stage Road
1549 ft · 48 sec · Old Stage Road
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Turn left onto Teddyuscung Trail
3219 ft · 2 min · Teddyuscung Trail
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Turn right onto Eliot Lane
87 m · 13 sec · Eliot Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Eliot Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Towamensing Trails.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
27 mi · 00h 31m
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 Cloudy near Towamensing Trails.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Towamensing Trails?
The road trip is about 41.6 miles (67 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?
Bear Creek Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.8 miles from City of Scranton and 20.9 miles from Towamensing Trails.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.7 miles (44.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.9 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 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 $6.56 one way or $13.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Towamensing Trails.
Stop Ideas Near Bear Creek Village
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 Bear Creek Village.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Towamensing Trails. Straight-line distance: 27.71 mi (44.6 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 Towamensing Trails
Situated in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, this private residential development lies within the Pocono Mountains region at an elevation of approximately 1631 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0078700, -75.5846300 |
| Altitude | 497 |
| Country | United States |
End: Towamensing Trails (-75.58463, 41.00787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 67 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.56 | $13.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.24 | $14.48 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.80 | $15.60 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.63 | $19.26 |
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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