How far is Jessup, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Jessup, PA to Scranton, PA is about 10.6 miles (17 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m 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
10.56 mi
00h 13m
Flight
6.73 mi
10.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.73 mi
Kilometers
10.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
10.56 mi
Kilometers
16.99 km
Drive Time
00h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Return by in Jessup
Thu, Apr 23, 1:43 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jessup
2026-04-23T01:16
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:29 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:14 AM to 7:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
8:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Jessup
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
Dunmore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Jessup
5.3 mi
00h 06m
To Scranton
5.3 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Church Street

    23 m · 5 sec · Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Grassy Island Avenue

    963 ft · 23 sec · Grassy Island Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Hill Street

    80 m · 9 sec · Hill Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Moosic Lake Road

    1792 ft · 56 sec · Moosic Lake Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp left toward US 6 West: Scranton

    2811 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    5.1 mi · 6 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward President Biden Expressway

    1159 ft · 40 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on President Biden Expressway

    1.4 km · 2 min · President Biden Expressway

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    941 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · 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 Jessup 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
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
132.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
5.12 mi · 49%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.52 mi · 14%
President Biden Expressway
1.26 mi · 12%
I 81 South
1.25 mi · 12%
US 6 West
0.53 mi · 5%
Moosic Lake Road
0.34 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

Merge slight left onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

5.12 mi · 00h 06m

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 13m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+3.9 mi
6.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunmore
00h 06m from Jessup
Leave By
8:02 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Jessup 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 Jessup to Scranton?

The road trip is about 10.6 miles (17 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?

Dunmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from Jessup and 5.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 6.7 miles (10.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 8:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.51 one way or $3.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jessup and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Dunmore

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

3 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

29 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jessup and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 6.73 mi (10.83 km).

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#1 Jessup

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,372
Coordinates41.4686900, -75.5621300
Altitude297
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Church Street (-75.562223, 41.468637)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 17 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 10m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.37 gal
1.41 L · about $1.51
Round trip
$3.02
0.74 gal · 2.82 L
Estimated CO2
3.3 kg one way
Round trip: 6.6 kg / 15 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.51 $3.02
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.70 $3.40
Premium $4.95 $1.83 $3.67
Diesel $5.98 $2.21 $4.43

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Jessup and Scranton. The current time is 01:16:15.

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.