How far is City of Scranton, PA from Chinchilla, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Chinchilla, PA is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 11m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Chinchilla.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Chinchilla.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
638 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1692 ft · 40 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
2266 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Northern Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · Northern Boulevard
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Turn right onto Scott Road
3226 ft · 1 min · Scott Road
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Turn left onto Robinson Street
566 ft · 25 sec · Robinson Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Robinson Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Chinchilla.
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.
North Scranton Expressway
Continue on North Scranton Expressway
3.08 mi · 00h 05m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Chinchilla.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Chinchilla?
The road trip is about 5.8 miles (9.3 km) and usually takes 00h 11m 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?
Scranton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 2.9 miles from City of Scranton and 2.9 miles from Chinchilla.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 4.9 miles (7.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 0.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:08 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.88 one way or $1.75 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around City of Scranton and Chance Light Rain then Rain Showers Likely near Chinchilla.
Stop Ideas Near Scranton
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 Scranton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Chinchilla. Straight-line distance: 4.93 mi (7.93 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chinchilla
Situated in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place lies immediately north of the city of Scranton.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.4750800, -75.6771300 |
| Altitude | 355 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chinchilla (-75.67713, 41.47508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 9 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 04m |
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 | $4.39 | $0.88 | $1.75 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $0.96 | $1.93 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $1.05 | $2.10 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $1.31 | $2.63 |
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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