How far is Jermyn, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Jermyn, PA to Scranton, PA is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
15.57 mi
00h 18m
Flight
10.44 mi
16.8 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
10.44 mi
Kilometers
16.8 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
15.57 mi
Kilometers
25.06 km
Drive Time
00h 18m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, May 2, 8:49 PM EDT
Return by in Jermyn
Sat, May 2, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jermyn
2026-05-02T20:30
Arrive Scranton
Sat, May 2, 8:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:18 AM to 7:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jermyn
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Olyphant
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Jermyn
6 mi
00h 09m
To Scranton
9.6 mi
00h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
38°F
Overnight

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, May 2 12:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
55°F
Saturday

Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 2 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jermyn and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Franklin Street

    15 m · 4 sec · Franklin Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Washington Avenue

    3156 ft · 1 min · Washington Avenue

  3. 3

    Keep slight right to continue on Eynon Jermyn Road

    2 mi · 3 min · Eynon Jermyn Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Gino Merli Drive

    3261 ft · 1 min · Gino Merli Drive

  6. 6

    Continue on Gino Merli Drive

    2616 ft · 48 sec · Gino Merli Drive

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  8. 8

    Turn left onto West Lackawanna Avenue

    1632 ft · 32 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right onto South Valley Avenue

    2.2 mi · 3 min · South Valley Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on O'Neill Highway

    1.5 km · 2 min · O'Neill Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Blakely Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Blakely Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Green Ridge Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Green Ridge Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue

    1.5 mi · 4 min · Wyoming Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jermyn 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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
89.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
South Valley Avenue
2.19 mi · 14%
Eynon Jermyn Road
1.96 mi · 13%
Main Street
1.66 mi · 11%
Wyoming Avenue
1.53 mi · 10%
Gino Merli Drive
1.11 mi · 7%
O'Neill Highway
0.96 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

South Valley Avenue

Turn right onto South Valley Avenue

2.19 mi · 00h 03m

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 18m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.2 mi
10.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Olyphant
00h 09m from Jermyn
Leave By
7:54 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Jermyn and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jermyn to Scranton?

The road trip is about 15.6 miles (25.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?

Olyphant is a useful midpoint, sitting about 6 miles from Jermyn and 9.6 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 10.4 miles (16.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.25 one way or $4.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Jermyn and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Olyphant

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

9 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

34 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jermyn and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 10.44 mi (16.8 km).

Jermyn

#1 Jermyn

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,037
Coordinates41.5309100, -75.5454600
Altitude294
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Franklin Street (-75.545503, 41.530824)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 25 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 31m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.55 gal
2.08 L · about $2.25
Round trip
$4.49
1.1 gal · 4.16 L
Estimated CO2
4.9 kg one way
Round trip: 9.8 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.25 $4.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.53 $5.06
Premium $4.95 $2.72 $5.45
Diesel $5.98 $3.29 $6.58

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Jermyn and Scranton. The current time is 20:30:55.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.