How far is Tobyhanna, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Tobyhanna, PA to Scranton, PA is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 20.5 miles (33 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
24.82 mi
00h 26m
Flight
20.53 mi
33.04 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
20.53 mi
Kilometers
33.04 km
Flight Time
00h 02m

Driving Distance

Road route
24.82 mi
Kilometers
39.95 km
Drive Time
00h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 PM EDT
Return by in Tobyhanna
Sat, Apr 18, 10:36 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tobyhanna
2026-04-18T21:44
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 10:10 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:26 AM to 7:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Tobyhanna
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

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 Tobyhanna
11.1 mi
00h 13m
To Scranton
13.7 mi
00h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Tobyhanna and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Tobyhanna and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hap Arnold Boulevard

    619 ft · 17 sec · Hap Arnold Boulevard

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1801 ft · 44 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    10.6 mi · 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  8. 8

    Continue on Moosic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight right

    1398 ft · 51 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tobyhanna and 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
48.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Hap Arnold Boulevard
11.1 mi · 45%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 26%
Moosic Street
2.25 mi · 9%
Main Street
0.85 mi · 3%
Scranton-Pocono Highway
0.82 mi · 3%
307
0.31 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Hap Arnold Boulevard

Merge slight left

10.6 mi · 00h 11m

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 26m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.3 mi
20.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Moscow
00h 13m from Tobyhanna
Leave By
7:38 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Tobyhanna and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tobyhanna to Scranton?

The road trip is about 24.8 miles (39.9 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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 Tobyhanna and 13.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 20.5 miles (33 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.3 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 7:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.60 one way or $7.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Tobyhanna and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near 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 Tobyhanna and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 20.53 mi (33.04 km).

Tobyhanna

#1 Tobyhanna

Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania

Population8,627
Coordinates41.1770300, -75.4179600
Altitude591
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.417915, 41.177046)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 40 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 49m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 24m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.88 gal
3.32 L · about $3.60
Round trip
$7.19
1.76 gal · 6.64 L
Estimated CO2
7.8 kg one way
Round trip: 15.6 kg / 34 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.60 $7.19
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.05 $8.09
Premium $4.95 $4.36 $8.72
Diesel $5.98 $5.26 $10.52

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 Tobyhanna and Scranton. The current time is 21:44:14.

Distance to Other Cities

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