How far is Indian Mountain Lake, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Indian Mountain Lake, PA to Scranton, PA is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Indian Mountain Lake and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Indian Mountain Lake and Scranton.
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Start on the route
38 m · 13 sec
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Turn left onto Highridge Road
1707 ft · 1 min · Highridge Road
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Turn right onto Grove Lane
123 m · 23 sec · Grove Lane
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Turn left onto Mountain Road
2092 ft · 2 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Lookout Drive
39 m · 8 sec · Lookout Drive
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.5 km · 4 min · Mountain Road
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Turn left onto Toll Road
1176 ft · 22 sec · Toll Road
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Turn straight
1354 ft · 22 sec
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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 Indian Mountain Lake 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.
Sunny leaving Indian Mountain Lake and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Indian Mountain Lake to Scranton?
The road trip is about 40.9 miles (65.9 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 19.1 miles from Indian Mountain Lake and 21.8 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.47 one way or $12.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Indian Mountain Lake and Mostly Sunny 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 Indian Mountain Lake and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 29.21 mi (47.01 km).
#1 Indian Mountain Lake
Located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits within the elevated terrain of the Pocono Mountains region at an altitude of approximately 1791 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0031400, -75.5082400 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| 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: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
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 | $6.47 | $12.95 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.14 | $14.28 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.69 | $15.38 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.50 | $18.99 |
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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