How far is Tannersville, PA from Jim Thorpe, PA?
The driving distance from Tannersville, PA to Jim Thorpe, PA is about 35 miles (56.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25 miles (40.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 46m 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 53m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tannersville and Jim Thorpe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tannersville and Jim Thorpe.
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Start on Learn Road
886 ft · 46 sec · Learn Road
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Turn sharp right onto Pigeon Way
839 ft · 37 sec · Pigeon Way
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Turn slight right onto Route 611
2005 ft · 53 sec · Route 611
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Continue straight
705 ft · 16 sec
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Turn right onto Sullivan Trail
961 ft · 21 sec · Sullivan Trail
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Take the ramp straight toward I 80 West, PA 715 Truck North: Hazleton
1167 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
14.2 mi · 17 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115: Brodheadsville, Blakeslee
2148 ft · 52 sec
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Keep slight left
55 m · 4 sec
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Turn left
2.1 mi · 3 min
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Turn right
17 mi · 29 min
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Turn right onto West 6th Street
41 m · 6 sec · West 6th Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West 6th Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Tannersville and Jim Thorpe.
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.
Longest stretch
Turn right
17 mi · 00h 29m
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.
Sunny leaving Tannersville and Mostly Sunny near Jim Thorpe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Tannersville to Jim Thorpe?
The road trip is about 35 miles (56.3 km) and usually takes 00h 53m 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?
Pocono Pines is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17.5 miles from Tannersville and 17.5 miles from Jim Thorpe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25 miles (40.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 10 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 4:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.54 one way or $11.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tannersville and Mostly Sunny near Jim Thorpe.
Stop Ideas Near Pocono Pines
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 Pocono Pines.
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
New Brunswick station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tannersville and Jim Thorpe. Straight-line distance: 24.99 mi (40.21 km).
#1 Tannersville
Situated in Monroe County at an elevation of roughly 883 feet, this village lies within the Pocono Mountains region of northeastern Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0400900, -75.3057400 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Jim Thorpe
Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,650 |
| Coordinates | 40.8759200, -75.7324100 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
End: Jim Thorpe (-75.73241, 40.87592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 56 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 52m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 26m |
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 | $5.54 | $11.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $6.11 | $12.21 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $8.12 | $16.24 |
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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