How far is City of Scranton, PA from Dalton, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Dalton, PA is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 44m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 22m.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Dalton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Dalton.
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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
2.4 mi · 5 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road
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Turn left onto Clinton Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street
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Continue on East Main Street
1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Turnpike Road
9 m · 1 sec · South Turnpike Road
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Turn right
13 m · 3 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Dalton.
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 Abington Road
Turn straight onto South Abington Road
3.37 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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers near Dalton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Dalton?
The road trip is about 11.5 miles (18.5 km) and usually takes 00h 22m 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?
Clarks Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.8 miles from City of Scranton and 5.8 miles from Dalton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 9.7 miles (15.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 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 7:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.68 one way or $3.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Rain Showers near Dalton.
Stop Ideas Near Clarks Green
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 Clarks Green.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Dalton. Straight-line distance: 9.7 mi (15.61 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 Dalton
Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 1,190 |
| Coordinates | 41.5342400, -75.7360300 |
| Altitude | 296 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dalton (-75.73603, 41.53424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 19 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 08m |
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 | $1.68 | $3.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.89 | $3.77 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.03 | $4.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.45 | $4.90 |
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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