How far is Emerald Lakes, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Emerald Lakes, PA to Scranton, PA is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
31.57 mi
00h 33m
Flight
25.56 mi
41.14 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.56 mi
Kilometers
41.14 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.57 mi
Kilometers
50.8 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 10:02 AM EST
Return by in Emerald Lakes
Sat, Nov 7, 10:35 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emerald Lakes
2026-11-07T09:28
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 10:02 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EST

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Emerald Lakes
10:00 PM EST
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lehigh
PA

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

From Emerald Lakes
14.5 mi
00h 16m
To Scranton
17.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Today

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 7:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Emerald Lakes and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Emerald Lakes and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Clearview Drive

    4 m · 2 sec · Clearview Drive

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Emerald Boulevard

    132 m · 20 sec · Emerald Boulevard

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Long Pond Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Pond Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Long Pond Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Long Pond Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right

    1154 ft · 31 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left

    1388 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    16.4 mi · 18 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  11. 11

    Continue on Moosic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street

  12. 12

    Turn slight right

    1398 ft · 51 sec

  13. 13

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emerald Lakes and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
15 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
47.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Long Pond Road
18.1 mi · 57%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 20%
Moosic Street
2.25 mi · 7%
Scranton-Pocono Highway
0.82 mi · 3%
307
0.31 mi · 1%
Biden Street
0.26 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.1 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lehigh
00h 16m from Emerald Lakes
Leave By
7:22 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain leaving Emerald Lakes 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 Emerald Lakes to Scranton?

The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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 14.5 miles from Emerald Lakes and 17.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain around Emerald Lakes and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Lehigh

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

24 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

36 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emerald Lakes and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 25.56 mi (41.14 km).

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#1 Emerald Lakes

Located within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place and private residential community sits at an elevation of approximately 2,011 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates41.0884200, -75.4196300
Altitude613
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Clearview Drive (-75.419766, 41.088501)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.11 gal
4.22 L · about $4.89
Round trip
$9.77
2.22 gal · 8.44 L
Estimated CO2
9.9 kg one way
Round trip: 19.7 kg / 43 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $4.89 $9.77
Mid-grade $4.82 $5.35 $10.71
Premium $5.27 $5.85 $11.71
Diesel $6.58 $7.31 $14.61

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Emerald Lakes and Scranton. The current time is 09:28:51.

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.