How far is Avoca, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Avoca, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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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 Avoca and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Avoca and City of Scranton.
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Start on the route
59 m · 20 sec
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Turn left onto Spruce Street
51 m · 10 sec · Spruce Street
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Turn right onto William Street
1412 ft · 1 min · William Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward William Street
11 m · 2 sec · William Street
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Exit the roundabout onto William Street
649 ft · 13 sec · William Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Airport Road
123 m · 7 sec · Airport Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Airport Road
664 ft · 12 sec · Airport Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1306 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 7 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
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Avoca and City of 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.
Airport Road
Merge slight left
6.2 mi · 00h 07m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Avoca and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Avoca to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 8.9 miles (14.4 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?
Old Forge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.2 miles from Avoca and 4.7 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 8:04 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.27 one way or $2.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Avoca and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Old Forge
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 Old Forge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Avoca and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 5.8 mi (9.33 km).
#1 Avoca
City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America
| Population | 2,603 |
| Coordinates | 41.3398000, -75.7363000 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $1.27 | $2.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.43 | $2.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.54 | $3.07 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.85 | $3.71 |
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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