How far is Jackson, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Jackson, PA to Scranton, PA is about 59 miles (95 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jackson and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jackson and Scranton.
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Start on Derrs Road
1.8 mi · 4 min · Derrs Road
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Turn straight onto Distillery Hill Road
1.6 mi · 6 min · Distillery Hill Road
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Continue on Distillery Hill Road
1292 ft · 57 sec · Distillery Hill Road
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Turn right onto McHenry Hill Road
2828 ft · 2 min · McHenry Hill Road
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Turn right onto Distillery Hill Road
1221 ft · 54 sec · Distillery Hill Road
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Continue on Market Street
145 m · 21 sec · Market Street
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Turn right onto Colley Street
1647 ft · 1 min · Colley Street
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Turn right onto Main Street
90 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Benton Shickshinny Highway
2956 ft · 56 sec · Benton Shickshinny Highway
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Continue on Shickshinny Road
3.7 mi · 6 min · Shickshinny Road
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Continue on State Route 239
10.1 mi · 18 min · State Route 239
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Turn left onto North Main Street
8.9 mi · 14 min · North Main Street
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2718 ft · 1 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on West Main Street
3163 ft · 1 min · West Main Street
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Take the ramp straight toward Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jackson and Scranton.
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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 00h 24m
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 Cloudy leaving Jackson and Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Jackson to Scranton?
The road trip is about 59 miles (95 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?
Nanticoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28 miles from Jackson and 31.1 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 43.6 miles (70.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 4:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.50 one way or $17.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Jackson and Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Nanticoke
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 Nanticoke.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jackson and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 43.58 mi (70.14 km).
#1 Jackson
Township in northwestern Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,379 |
| Coordinates | 41.1950800, -76.4546700 |
| Altitude | 363 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.09 | $8.50 | $17.00 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $9.57 | $19.13 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $10.30 | $20.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $12.44 | $24.88 |
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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