How far is Catawissa, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Catawissa, PA to Scranton, PA is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 19m 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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Catawissa and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Catawissa and Scranton.
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Start on East Main Street
28 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Fourth Street
760 ft · 15 sec · North Fourth Street
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Continue on Merceron Street
1 km · 1 min · Merceron Street
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Continue on River Hill Drive
3.4 mi · 6 min · River Hill Drive
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Continue on Ferry Road
1258 ft · 31 sec · Ferry Road
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Continue on Poplar Street
1842 ft · 47 sec · Poplar Street
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Continue on East Street
2329 ft · 1 min · East Street
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Turn slight right onto Lightstreet Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Lightstreet Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1948 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
23.6 mi · 26 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 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 Catawissa 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
32.4 mi · 00h 40m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Catawissa 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 Catawissa to Scranton?
The road trip is about 63.3 miles (101.8 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 33.1 miles from Catawissa and 30.2 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.11 one way or $18.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Catawissa and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Dorrance
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 Dorrance.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Scranton, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Catawissa and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 52.01 mi (83.71 km).
#1 Catawissa
Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,460 |
| Coordinates | 40.9520300, -76.4596700 |
| Altitude | 158 |
| 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: 102 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 47m |
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 | $9.11 | $18.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $10.26 | $20.51 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $11.05 | $22.09 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $13.34 | $26.67 |
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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