How far is Sun Valley, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Sun Valley, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 29 miles (46.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sun Valley and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sun Valley and City of Scranton.
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Start on Allegheny Drive
4 m · 6 sec · Allegheny Drive
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Turn left onto Candlewood Lane
138 m · 25 sec · Candlewood Lane
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Turn left onto Mathews Drive
2239 ft · 57 sec · Mathews Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right
1749 ft · 28 sec
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Turn right onto Kuhenbeaker Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · Kuhenbeaker Road
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Turn right onto Long Pond Road
4.6 mi · 10 min · Long Pond Road
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Continue on Long Pond Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Long Pond Road
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At the end of the road, turn right
1154 ft · 31 sec
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Turn left
1388 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 18 min
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Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow
1648 ft · 40 sec
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Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway
1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway
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Continue on State Route 307
6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307
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Continue on Moosic Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · Moosic Street
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Turn left onto Crown Avenue
1207 ft · 26 sec · Crown Avenue
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Turn right onto River Street
3139 ft · 1 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 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 Sun Valley and City of Scranton.
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.
Long Pond Road
Merge slight left
16.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Sun Valley and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Sun Valley to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 39.5 miles (63.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?
Tobyhanna is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.5 miles from Sun Valley and 21 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 29 miles (46.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.20 one way or $12.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sun Valley and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Tobyhanna
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sun Valley and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 29 mi (46.67 km).
#1 Sun Valley
Situated within the mountainous terrain of Monroe County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this settlement is geographically part of the wider Pocono Mountains region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0112000, -75.4696300 |
| Altitude | 571 |
| 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: 63 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 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 | $6.20 | $12.41 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.85 | $13.69 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.37 | $14.75 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.10 | $18.21 |
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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