How far is Scranton, PA from Emerald Lakes, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Emerald Lakes, PA is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 20m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Emerald Lakes.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Emerald Lakes.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton
2408 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
2050 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
21.5 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 940: Pocono
1108 ft · 30 sec
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Turn right
68 m · 12 sec
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Turn left onto Long Pond Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Pond Road
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Continue on Long Pond Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Pond Road
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Turn left onto Emerald Boulevard
151 m · 30 sec · Emerald Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Clearview Drive
23 m · 3 sec · Clearview Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Clearview Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Emerald Lakes.
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.
I 380 South
Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
21.5 mi · 00h 23m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Emerald Lakes.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Emerald Lakes?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m 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 15.7 miles from Scranton and 15.7 miles from Emerald Lakes.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:10 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.89 one way or $9.77 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Chance Light Rain near Emerald Lakes.
Stop Ideas Near Lehigh
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Emerald Lakes. Straight-line distance: 25.56 mi (41.14 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Emerald Lakes
Located within Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place and private residential community sits at an elevation of approximately 2,011 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0884200, -75.4196300 |
| Altitude | 613 |
| Country | United States |
End: Emerald Lakes (-75.41963, 41.08842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.40 | $4.89 | $9.77 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $5.35 | $10.71 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $5.85 | $11.71 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $7.31 | $14.61 |
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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