How far is Scranton, PA from Ransom, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Ransom, PA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Ransom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Ransom.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 9 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn right onto Biden Street
137 m · 16 sec · Biden Street
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Turn left onto Penn Avenue
555 ft · 15 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn right onto Lackawanna Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · North Main Avenue
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Continue on North Main Street
3.8 mi · 6 min · North Main Street
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Continue on South Main Street
2.3 mi · 4 min · South Main Street
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Turn sharp right onto Coxton Road
3.2 mi · 7 min · Coxton Road
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Continue on Lower Narrows Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Lower Narrows Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Lower Narrows Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Ransom.
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.
North Main Street
Continue on North Main Street
3.76 mi · 00h 06m
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 Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ransom.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Ransom?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Moosic is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Scranton and 7 miles from Ransom.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.2 miles (13.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.00 one way or $4.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Ransom.
Stop Ideas Near Moosic
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 Moosic.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Ransom. Straight-line distance: 8.2 mi (13.2 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Ransom
Township of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,362 |
| Coordinates | 41.3942500, -75.8218600 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Ransom (-75.82186, 41.39425)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $2.00 | $4.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.25 | $4.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.43 | $4.85 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.93 | $5.86 |
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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