How far is Shohola, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Shohola, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 51 miles (82 km), with a travel time of about 00h 58m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39.1 miles (63 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 56m 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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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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Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shohola and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shohola and City of Scranton.
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Start on Rohman Road
798 ft · 39 sec · Rohman Road
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Turn left onto Chauncey Thomas Road
19 m · 4 sec · Chauncey Thomas Road
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Turn right
6.6 mi · 11 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
5.5 mi · 10 min
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Turn left onto PA-739
1.1 km · 1 min · PA-739
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Take the ramp right
1944 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left
33.4 mi · 39 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre
1.2 mi · 2 min
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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 President Biden Expressway
1159 ft · 40 sec
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Continue on President Biden Expressway
1.1 km · 1 min · President Biden Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Cedar Avenue
2174 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 9 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shohola and City of Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
PA-739
Merge slight left
33.4 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Shohola and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shohola to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 51 miles (82 km) and usually takes 00h 58m 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?
Paupack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.5 miles from Shohola and 25.5 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39.1 miles (63 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.35 one way or $14.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Shohola and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Paupack
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 Paupack.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shohola and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 39.14 mi (62.99 km).
#1 Shohola
Township in Pike County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,378 |
| Coordinates | 41.4750900, -74.9151700 |
| Altitude | 197 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 82 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 16m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 43m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 38m |
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 | $7.35 | $14.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $8.28 | $16.56 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.92 | $17.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.76 | $21.53 |
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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