How far is Scranton, PA from Lenox, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Lenox, PA is about 24.2 miles (39 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 04m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Lenox.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Lenox.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
158 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway
70 m · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
818 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
19.7 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 106: Lenox
767 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto State Route 106
1505 ft · 31 sec · State Route 106
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Turn right onto State Route 92
76 m · 5 sec · State Route 92
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · State Route 92
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Lenox.
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 81 North
Merge slight left
19.7 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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Lenox.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Lenox?
The road trip is about 24.2 miles (39 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Scranton and 12.1 miles from Lenox.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 20.9 miles (33.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.51 one way or $7.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Lenox.
Stop Ideas Near Scott
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 Scott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Lenox. Straight-line distance: 20.91 mi (33.65 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lenox
Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,767 |
| Coordinates | 41.7117500, -75.6729700 |
| Altitude | 270 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lenox (-75.67297, 41.71175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $3.51 | $7.03 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.96 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $4.26 | $8.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $5.14 | $10.29 |
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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