How far is Effort, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Effort, PA to Scranton, PA is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 44m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 52m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Effort and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Effort and Scranton.
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Start on the route
25 m · 6 sec
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Turn right
51 m · 13 sec
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Turn right
6.2 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Kuhenbeaker Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Kuhenbeaker Road
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Turn right onto Long Pond Road
4.6 mi · 10 min · Long Pond Road
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Continue on Long Pond Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1154 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1388 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 18 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 Effort 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.
Long Pond Road
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny leaving Effort 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 Effort to Scranton?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 00h 52m 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?
Tobyhanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Effort and 23.7 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.6 miles (55.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.3 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.00 one way or $14.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny around Effort and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Tobyhanna
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 Tobyhanna.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Effort and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 34.6 mi (55.68 km).
#1 Effort
Situated within the western section of Monroe County, this census-designated place is geographically part of the Pocono Mountains region and sits at an elevation of 778 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9392600, -75.4349100 |
| Altitude | 237 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.00 | $14.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $7.67 | $15.34 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $8.39 | $16.77 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $10.47 | $20.93 |
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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