How far is Lemon, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Lemon, PA to Scranton, PA is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 24m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 42m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
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Widespread Frost then Sunny
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Lemon and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Lemon and Scranton.
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Start on State Route 1004
49 m · 12 sec · State Route 1004
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Turn left
5.7 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3032 ft · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92
2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Airport Drive
661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive
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Turn straight onto Winola Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
1153 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
131 m · 15 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 Lemon 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.
Roosevelt Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.72 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Widespread Frost then Sunny leaving Lemon and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Lemon to Scranton?
The road trip is about 26.5 miles (42.6 km) and usually takes 00h 42m 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?
Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 14.7 miles from Lemon and 11.8 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.3 miles (32.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.80 one way or $7.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 8.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost then Sunny around Lemon and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Falls
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 Falls.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Lemon and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 20.27 mi (32.62 km).
#1 Lemon
Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,166 |
| Coordinates | 41.6161900, -75.9424200 |
| Altitude | 330 |
| 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: 43 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 19m |
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 | $4.09 | $3.80 | $7.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $4.28 | $8.55 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.61 | $9.21 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.56 | $11.12 |
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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