How far is Scranton, PA from Zerbe, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Zerbe, PA is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 11m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
77.31 mi
01h 35m
Flight
62.94 mi
101.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.94 mi
Kilometers
101.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.31 mi
Kilometers
124.42 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Zerbe
Thu, May 14, 6:10 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, May 14, 7:46 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-05-14T16:34
Arrive Zerbe
Thu, May 14, 6:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:36 AM to 11:36 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:18 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
Conyngham
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
38.6 mi
00h 47m
To Zerbe
38.6 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
46°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, May 14 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Zerbe.

  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 · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    72 mi · 1 hr 25 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 25: Hegins

    1393 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Shermans Mountain Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Shermans Mountain Road

  10. 10

    Continue on West Pine Street

    1874 ft · 40 sec · West Pine Street

  11. 11

    Turn slight left

    55 m · 10 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto North Tremont Street

    1743 ft · 34 sec · North Tremont Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Tremont Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
72 mi · 93%
Shermans Mountain Road
2.59 mi · 3%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
West Pine Street
0.35 mi
North Tremont Street
0.33 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

72 mi · 01h 25m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
62.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyngham
00h 47m from Scranton
Leave By
3:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Patchy Fog near Zerbe.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Zerbe?

The road trip is about 77.3 miles (124.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.6 miles from Scranton and 38.6 miles from Zerbe.

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

The direct path is about 62.9 miles (101.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 3:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.15 one way or $22.31 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Patchy Fog near Zerbe.

Stop Ideas Near Conyngham

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Conyngham, 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 Conyngham.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

105 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Zerbe. Straight-line distance: 62.94 mi (101.3 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Zerbe

#2 Zerbe

Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population1,746
Coordinates40.6570300, -76.3463400
Altitude284
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Zerbe (-76.34634, 40.65703)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.73 gal
10.33 L · about $11.15
Round trip
$22.31
5.46 gal · 20.66 L
Estimated CO2
24.3 kg one way
Round trip: 48.5 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.15 $22.31
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.56 $25.11
Premium $4.95 $13.52 $27.05
Diesel $5.98 $16.33 $32.65

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 · May 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Zerbe. The current time is 16:34:37.

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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.