How far is Jim Thorpe, PA from Tannersville, PA?
The driving distance from Jim Thorpe, PA to Tannersville, PA is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 28m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jim Thorpe and Tannersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jim Thorpe and Tannersville.
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Start on West 6th Street
41 m · 12 sec · West 6th Street
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Turn left onto North Street
17 mi · 29 min · North Street
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At the end of the road, turn left
1.8 mi · 3 min
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Take the ramp right
1463 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
14.7 mi · 18 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 715: Tannersville
887 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
2889 ft · 59 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 611
2159 ft · 56 sec · Route 611
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Turn left onto Pigeon Way
23 m · 4 sec · Pigeon Way
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Continue on Pigeon Way
679 ft · 37 sec · Pigeon Way
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Turn sharp left onto Learn Road
574 ft · 25 sec · Learn Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Learn Road
95 m · 14 sec · Learn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Learn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jim Thorpe and Tannersville.
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.
North Street
Turn left onto North Street
17 mi · 00h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jim Thorpe and Sunny near Tannersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jim Thorpe to Tannersville?
The road trip is about 34.9 miles (56.2 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Pocono Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.6 miles from Jim Thorpe and 17.3 miles from Tannersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 7:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.49 one way or $10.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jim Thorpe and Sunny near Tannersville.
Stop Ideas Near Pocono Pines
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 Pocono Pines.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jim Thorpe and Tannersville. Straight-line distance: 24.99 mi (40.21 km).
#1 Jim Thorpe
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,650 |
| Coordinates | 40.8759200, -75.7324100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tannersville
Situated in Monroe County at an elevation of roughly 883 feet, this village lies within the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0400900, -75.3057400 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Learn Road (-75.305744, 41.040046)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.49 | $10.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.06 | $12.12 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $6.53 | $13.05 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.06 | $16.11 |
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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