How far is Mount Pocono, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Mount Pocono, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 30 miles (48.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 07m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
29.97 mi
00h 33m
Flight
24.97 mi
40.19 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
24.97 mi
Kilometers
40.19 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
29.97 mi
Kilometers
48.23 km
Drive Time
00h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 1:26 AM EST
Return by in Mount Pocono
Thu, Nov 12, 1:59 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mount Pocono
2026-11-12T00:52
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 1:26 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:34 AM to 7:34 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:22 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mount Pocono
10:00 PM EST
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
Lehigh
PA

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

From Mount Pocono
13.7 mi
00h 16m
To City of Scranton
16.3 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 10 mph E
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mount Pocono and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mount Pocono and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Manor View Avenue

    21 m · 8 sec · Manor View Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Church Avenue

    1885 ft · 1 min · Church Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Pocono Boulevard

    1 mi · 2 min · Pocono Boulevard

  4. 4

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    4.7 mi · 7 min · Memorial Boulevard

  5. 5

    Continue on Memorial Boulevard

    91 m · 9 sec · Memorial Boulevard

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    1727 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  11. 11

    Continue on Moosic Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Moosic Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Crown Avenue

    1207 ft · 26 sec · Crown Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn right onto River Street

    3139 ft · 1 min · River Street

  14. 14

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mount Pocono and City of 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
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
50 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Memorial Boulevard
15.7 mi · 53%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 21%
Moosic Street
1.82 mi · 6%
Pocono Boulevard
1.02 mi · 3%
Scranton-Pocono Highway
0.82 mi · 3%
River Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Memorial Boulevard

Merge slight left

10.6 mi · 00h 11m

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 33m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5 mi
25 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lehigh
00h 16m from Mount Pocono
Leave By
7:22 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving Mount Pocono and Light Rain near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mount Pocono to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 30 miles (48.2 km) and usually takes 00h 33m 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?

Lehigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 13.7 miles from Mount Pocono and 16.3 miles from City of Scranton.

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 5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:22 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.60 one way or $9.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Mount Pocono and Light Rain near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Lehigh

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

24 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

36 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mount Pocono and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 24.97 mi (40.19 km).

Mount Pocono

#1 Mount Pocono

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,122
Coordinates41.1220300, -75.3646300
Altitude562
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Manor View Avenue (-75.364583, 41.122048)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 48 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.06 gal
4 L · about $4.60
Round trip
$9.19
2.12 gal · 8 L
Estimated CO2
9.4 kg one way
Round trip: 18.8 kg / 41 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $4.60 $9.19
Mid-grade $4.77 $5.05 $10.11
Premium $5.21 $5.52 $11.05
Diesel $6.54 $6.94 $13.87

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Mount Pocono and City of Scranton. The current time is 00:52:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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