How far is Lake Wynonah, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Lake Wynonah, PA to Scranton, PA is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
76.93 mi
01h 31m
Flight
61.71 mi
99.31 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.71 mi
Kilometers
99.31 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.93 mi
Kilometers
123.8 km
Drive Time
01h 31m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 31m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 PM EDT
Return by in Lake Wynonah
Fri, Apr 17, 9:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lake Wynonah
2026-04-17T18:28
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 7:59 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 31m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lake Wynonah
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Conyngham
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Lake Wynonah
38.3 mi
00h 45m
To Scranton
38.6 mi
00h 45m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lake Wynonah and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Running Deer Drive

    50 m · 12 sec · Running Deer Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wynonah Drive

    1756 ft · 1 min · Wynonah Drive

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Tom-Tom Drive

    774 ft · 39 sec · Tom-Tom Drive

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Berne Drive

    2 mi · 8 min · Berne Drive

  5. 5

    Continue on South Berne Street

    3022 ft · 2 min · South Berne Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Columbia Street

    1514 ft · 33 sec · West Columbia Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Parkway

    823 ft · 22 sec · Parkway

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Main Street

    1273 ft · 30 sec · West Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Dock Street

    2890 ft · 1 min · Dock Street

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Center Avenue

    1406 ft · 18 sec · Center Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lake Wynonah and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
59.9 mi · 78%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.81 mi · 6%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 4%
Berne Drive
1.96 mi · 3%
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.52 mi · 2%
Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
0.97 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 31m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.2 mi
61.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyngham
00h 45m from Lake Wynonah
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Lake Wynonah and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lake Wynonah to Scranton?

The road trip is about 76.9 miles (123.8 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?

Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Lake Wynonah and 38.6 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 61.7 miles (99.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Lake Wynonah and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Conyngham

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

105 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lake Wynonah and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 61.71 mi (99.31 km).

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#1 Lake Wynonah

Census designated place

Population2,640
Coordinates40.5992600, -76.1638300
Altitude227
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Running Deer Drive (-76.163976, 40.599149)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.28 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.56 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Lake Wynonah and Scranton. The current time is 18:28:59.

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.