How far is Scranton, PA from Thornhurst, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Thornhurst, PA is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 13m 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
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Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Thornhurst.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Thornhurst.
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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 · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
3139 ft · 1 min · River Street
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Turn left onto Crown Avenue
1207 ft · 28 sec · Crown Avenue
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Turn right onto Moosic Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Moosic Street
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Continue on State Route 307
6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307
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Continue on Scranton-Pocono Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway
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Continue on Drinker Turnpike
2.3 mi · 4 min · Drinker Turnpike
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Turn right onto Clifton Beach Road
4.7 mi · 8 min · Clifton Beach Road
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Continue on River Road
2.5 mi · 4 min · River Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · River Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Thornhurst.
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.
State Route 307
Continue on State Route 307
6.36 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Thornhurst.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Thornhurst?
The road trip is about 22.6 miles (36.3 km) and usually takes 00h 36m 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?
Moscow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.2 miles from Scranton and 11.3 miles from Thornhurst.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.1 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.27 one way or $6.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Thornhurst.
Stop Ideas Near Moscow
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 Moscow.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Thornhurst. Straight-line distance: 16.53 mi (26.61 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Thornhurst
Township in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,026 |
| Coordinates | 41.1784200, -75.5804700 |
| Altitude | 471 |
| Country | United States |
End: Thornhurst (-75.58047, 41.17842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 45m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $3.27 | $6.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.68 | $7.36 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.96 | $7.93 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.78 | $9.57 |
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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