How far is Scranton, PA from Indian Mountain Lake, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Indian Mountain Lake, PA is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29.2 miles (47 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 04m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 02m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Indian Mountain Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Indian Mountain Lake.
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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
4.6 mi · 10 min · Long Pond Road
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Turn left onto Kuhenbeaker Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Kuhenbeaker Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
1354 ft · 21 sec
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Turn slight right onto Toll Road
1176 ft · 24 sec · Toll Road
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Turn right onto Mountain Road
1.6 km · 4 min · Mountain Road
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Continue on Mountain Road
1852 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road
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Turn right onto Grove Lane
123 m · 23 sec · Grove Lane
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Turn left onto Highridge Road
1707 ft · 1 min · Highridge Road
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Turn right
38 m · 9 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Indian Mountain Lake.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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 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.
Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Indian Mountain Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Indian Mountain Lake?
The road trip is about 40.8 miles (65.6 km) and usually takes 01h 02m 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?
Lehigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Scranton and 20.4 miles from Indian Mountain Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29.2 miles (47 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.43 one way or $12.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Indian Mountain Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Lehigh
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 Lehigh.
Scranton, PA
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Indian Mountain Lake. Straight-line distance: 29.21 mi (47.01 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Indian Mountain Lake
Located in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits within the elevated terrain of the Pocono Mountains region at an altitude of approximately 1791 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0031400, -75.5082400 |
| Altitude | 546 |
| Country | United States |
End: Indian Mountain Lake (-75.50824, 41.00314)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 66 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 30m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.46 | $6.43 | $12.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.09 | $14.18 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.64 | $15.28 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.43 | $18.86 |
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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