How far is Wind Gap, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Wind Gap, PA to Scranton, PA is about 52.9 miles (85.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 43.4 miles (69.8 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
52.97 mi
00h 53m
Flight
43.36 mi
69.78 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
43.36 mi
Kilometers
69.78 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
52.97 mi
Kilometers
85.25 km
Drive Time
00h 53m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Return by in Wind Gap
Thu, Apr 23, 1:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wind Gap
2026-04-22T23:26
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:53 AM to 10:53 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wind Gap
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Wind Gap
25.2 mi
00h 26m
To Scranton
27.8 mi
00h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wind Gap and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Center Street

    26 m · 8 sec · East Center Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Broadway (Old Route 115)

    1.5 km · 1 min · Broadway (Old Route 115)

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    1036 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    7.6 mi · 10 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  13. 13

    Continue on Moosic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street

  14. 14

    Turn slight right

    1398 ft · 51 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wind Gap 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
17 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
19.2 mi · 36%
Broadway (Old Route 115)
8.68 mi · 16%
Keystone Shortway
8.62 mi · 16%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 12%
PA 33 North
3.11 mi · 6%
Moosic Street
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Continue straight

18.5 mi · 00h 20m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+9.5 mi
43.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 26m from Wind Gap
Leave By
4:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Wind Gap and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wind Gap to Scranton?

The road trip is about 52.9 miles (85.2 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?

Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 25.2 miles from Wind Gap and 27.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 43.4 miles (69.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.5 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 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 $7.64 one way or $15.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 16.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Wind Gap and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wind Gap and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 43.36 mi (69.78 km).

Wind Gap

#1 Wind Gap

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,732
Coordinates40.8481500, -75.2915700
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: East Center Street (-75.291563, 40.848183)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 85 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.87 gal
7.08 L · about $7.64
Round trip
$15.28
3.74 gal · 14.16 L
Estimated CO2
16.6 kg one way
Round trip: 33.2 kg / 73 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.64 $15.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.60 $17.20
Premium $4.95 $9.26 $18.53
Diesel $5.98 $11.18 $22.37

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Wind Gap and Scranton. The current time is 23:26:00.

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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.