How far is Sunrise Lake, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Sunrise Lake, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 39m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 49m.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Sunrise Lake and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Sunrise Lake and City of Scranton.
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Start on Sunrise Drive
3255 ft · 2 min · Sunrise Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto PA-739
6.3 mi · 12 min · PA-739
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Take the ramp left
1940 ft · 47 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 Sunrise Lake 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 leaving Sunrise Lake and 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 Sunrise Lake to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.3 km) and usually takes 00h 49m 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?
Lehigh is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Sunrise Lake and 22.5 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 36.8 miles (59.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.10 one way or $14.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Sunrise Lake and Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Lehigh
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 Lehigh.
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Sunrise Lake and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 36.8 mi (59.23 km).
#1 Sunrise Lake
Situated in Pike County in northeastern Pennsylvania, this body of water rests at an elevation of 1,467 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3098100, -74.9665600 |
| Altitude | 447 |
| 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: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $7.10 | $14.20 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.83 | $15.66 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $8.43 | $16.87 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $10.41 | $20.83 |
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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