How far is Scranton, PA from Wind Gap, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Wind Gap, PA is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
53.13 mi
01h 07m
Flight
43.36 mi
69.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.36 mi
Kilometers
69.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
53.13 mi
Kilometers
85.51 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wind Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:49 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T02:33
Arrive Wind Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 3:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tobyhanna
PA

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
26.6 mi
00h 33m
To Wind Gap
26.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Wind Gap.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Wind Gap.

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton

    2408 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    10.4 mi · 14 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward Wind Gap

    690 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Broadway (Old Route 115)

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Broadway (Old Route 115)

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Center Street

    26 m · 4 sec · East Center Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Center Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Wind Gap.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
20 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
5 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 44%
PA 33 South
11 mi · 21%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 16%
I 84 East
3.81 mi · 7%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 3%
Broadway (Old Route 115)
1.07 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.7 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tobyhanna
00h 33m from Scranton
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Wind Gap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Wind Gap?

The road trip is about 53.1 miles (85.5 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Tobyhanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 26.6 miles from Scranton and 26.6 miles from Wind Gap.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.68 one way or $15.36 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Wind Gap.

Stop Ideas Near Tobyhanna

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tobyhanna, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tobyhanna.

BUS

White Haven, PA

27 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

33 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

40 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

111 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Wind Gap. Straight-line distance: 43.36 mi (69.78 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Wind Gap

#2 Wind Gap

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,732
Coordinates40.8481500, -75.2915700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Wind Gap (-75.29157, 40.84815)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 86 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.88 gal
7.1 L · about $7.68
Round trip
$15.36
3.76 gal · 14.2 L
Estimated CO2
16.7 kg one way
Round trip: 33.4 kg / 74 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.68 $15.36
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.65 $17.29
Premium $4.95 $9.31 $18.63
Diesel $5.98 $11.24 $22.48

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Wind Gap. The current time is 02:33:45.

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.