How far is Scranton, PA from Tannersville, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Tannersville, PA is about 39 miles (62.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 38m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Tannersville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Tannersville.
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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
4.9 mi · 7 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 715: Tannersville
887 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right
2889 ft · 59 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 611
2159 ft · 56 sec · Route 611
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Turn left onto Pigeon Way
23 m · 4 sec · Pigeon Way
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Continue on Pigeon Way
679 ft · 37 sec · Pigeon Way
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Turn sharp left onto Learn Road
574 ft · 25 sec · Learn Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Learn Road
95 m · 14 sec · Learn Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Learn Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Tannersville.
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
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.
Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Tannersville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Tannersville?
The road trip is about 39 miles (62.7 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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 19.4 miles from Scranton and 19.5 miles from Tannersville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.6 miles (50.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.4 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 4:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.12 one way or $12.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Tannersville.
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.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Tannersville. Straight-line distance: 31.6 mi (50.86 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tannersville
Situated in Monroe County at an elevation of roughly 883 feet, this village lies within the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0400900, -75.3057400 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tannersville (-75.30574, 41.04009)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 29m |
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 | $4.46 | $6.12 | $12.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.75 | $13.49 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.27 | $14.54 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.97 | $17.95 |
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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