How far is Blakely, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Blakely, PA to Scranton, PA is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 35m 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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Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Blakely and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Blakely and Scranton.
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Start on Gino Merli Drive
21 m · 3 sec · Gino Merli Drive
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto West Lackawanna Avenue
1632 ft · 32 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto South Valley Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Valley Avenue
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Continue on O'Neill Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · O'Neill Highway
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Continue on Blakely Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Blakely Street
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Turn right onto Green Ridge Street
1.4 km · 1 min · Green Ridge Street
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Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
1.5 mi · 4 min · 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 Blakely 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.
South Valley Avenue
Turn right onto South Valley Avenue
2.19 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Blakely and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Blakely to Scranton?
The road trip is about 8.6 miles (13.9 km) and usually takes 00h 17m 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?
Throop is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.7 miles from Blakely and 4.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 6.2 miles (9.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.4 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:54 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 Scattered Rain Showers around Blakely and Patchy Frost then Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Throop
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 Throop.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Blakely and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 6.15 mi (9.9 km).
#1 Blakely
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,174 |
| Coordinates | 41.4809100, -75.5946300 |
| Altitude | 247 |
| 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: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 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 |
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| 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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