How far is Scranton, PA from Monroe, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Monroe, PA is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 48m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 48m.
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.
Borough in Monroe County, 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 Monroe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Monroe.
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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
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville
2485 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
21.5 mi · 28 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 248: Wilson
2091 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Nazareth Road
2.9 mi · 5 min · Nazareth Road
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Continue on 25th Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · 25th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
1388 ft · 28 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Berger Road
1.1 km · 3 min · Berger Road
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Turn left onto Diehl Road
2868 ft · 2 min · Diehl Road
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Turn right onto Morgan Hill Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Morgan Hill Road
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Turn straight onto Raubsville Road
2681 ft · 58 sec · Raubsville Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
2044 ft · 1 min · Durham Road
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Continue on Durham Road
2782 ft · 2 min · Durham Road
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Turn sharp left onto Stouts Valley Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Stouts Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Red Bridge Road
3073 ft · 2 min · Red Bridge Road
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Turn straight onto Durham Road
2193 ft · 45 sec · Durham Road
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Turn right onto Easton Road
2814 ft · 53 sec · Easton Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Easton Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Monroe.
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
23.6 mi · 00h 26m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Monroe?
The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 48m 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?
Stroudsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.2 miles from Scranton and 38.3 miles from Monroe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 62.8 miles (101.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:52 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Monroe.
Stop Ideas Near Stroudsburg
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 Stroudsburg.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Monroe. Straight-line distance: 62.82 mi (101.1 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Monroe
Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 511 |
| Coordinates | 40.5728800, -75.1921200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: Monroe (-75.19212, 40.57288)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 123 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 57m |
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 | $4.36 | $11.77 | $23.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.79 | $12.94 | $25.87 |
| Premium | $5.24 | $14.14 | $28.27 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $17.71 | $35.41 |
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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