How far is Thornhurst, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Thornhurst, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This is an easy same-day return drive. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.13 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.22 mi
26.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Thornhurst.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.22 mi
Kilometers
26.1 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.13 mi
Kilometers
38.84 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:49 PM EDT
Return by in Thornhurst
Sun, Apr 19, 4:21 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Thornhurst
2026-04-19T15:16
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:49 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Thornhurst
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Moscow
PA

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA

From Thornhurst
11.1 mi
00h 16m
To City of Scranton
13.1 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 13 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Thornhurst and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Thornhurst and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on River Road

    2.5 mi · 4 min · River Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Clifton Beach Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Clifton Beach Road

  3. 3

    Turn left

    2.3 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Continue on Scranton-Pocono Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  6. 6

    Continue on Moosic Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Moosic Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Crown Avenue

    1207 ft · 26 sec · Crown Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn right onto River Street

    3139 ft · 1 min · River Street

  9. 9

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Thornhurst and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
41.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 26%
Clifton Beach Road
4.74 mi · 20%
Scranton-Pocono Highway
3.39 mi · 14%
River Road
2.46 mi · 10%
Moosic Street
1.82 mi · 8%
River Street
0.59 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

State Route 307

Continue on State Route 307

6.36 mi · 00h 09m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.9 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moscow
00h 16m from Thornhurst
Leave By
7:24 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Thornhurst and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Thornhurst to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 24.1 miles (38.8 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Moscow is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.1 miles from Thornhurst and 13.1 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.47 one way or $6.95 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Thornhurst and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Moscow

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

15 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Thornhurst and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 16.22 mi (26.1 km).

Photo coming soon

#1 Thornhurst

Township in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,026
Coordinates41.1784200, -75.5804700
Altitude471
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: River Road (-75.580443, 41.17839)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 39 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.85 gal
3.22 L · about $3.47
Round trip
$6.95
1.7 gal · 6.44 L
Estimated CO2
7.6 kg one way
Round trip: 15.1 kg / 33 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.47 $6.95
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.91 $7.82
Premium $4.95 $4.21 $8.42
Diesel $5.98 $5.08 $10.17

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Thornhurst and City of Scranton. The current time is 15:16:25.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.