How far is Cresco, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Cresco, PA to Scranton, PA is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 41m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 22m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 41m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cresco and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cresco and Scranton.
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Start on Sand Spring Road
593 ft · 20 sec · Sand Spring Road
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Turn left onto Hardytown Road Extension
111 m · 23 sec · Hardytown Road Extension
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Turn left
1.2 mi · 2 min
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Continue straight
1.3 mi · 3 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Paradise Valley Road
3 mi · 5 min · Paradise Valley Road
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Turn right onto Pocono Boulevard
1.5 km · 1 min · Pocono Boulevard
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Continue on Memorial Boulevard
4.7 mi · 7 min · Memorial Boulevard
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Continue on Memorial Boulevard
91 m · 9 sec · Memorial Boulevard
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Take the ramp straight
1727 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway
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Continue on State Route 307
6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307
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Continue on Moosic Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street
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Turn slight right
1398 ft · 51 sec
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Continue on Biden Street
1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cresco and Scranton.
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.
Memorial Boulevard
Merge slight left
10.6 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Cresco and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cresco to Scranton?
The road trip is about 35.2 miles (56.6 km) and usually takes 00h 41m 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 16.3 miles from Cresco and 18.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.46 one way or $10.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Cresco and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.
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 Cresco and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 26.63 mi (42.86 km).
#1 Cresco
Situated within Monroe County at an elevation of 1184 feet, this unincorporated community is part of Barrett Township in northeastern Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.1539800, -75.2804600 |
| Altitude | 361 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 57 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $4.40 | $5.46 | $10.92 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $5.98 | $11.96 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $6.54 | $13.08 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $8.16 | $16.32 |
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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