How far is City of Scranton, PA from Dickson City, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Dickson City, PA is about 6.5 miles (10.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.
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
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Dickson City.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Dickson City.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
638 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1692 ft · 37 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn right onto Mulberry Street
1982 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street
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Turn left onto Clay Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Clay Avenue
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Continue on South Blakely Street
1979 ft · 40 sec · South Blakely Street
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Continue on South Blakely Street
76 m · 5 sec · South Blakely Street
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Continue on South Blakely Street
1 mi · 2 min · South Blakely Street
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Continue on O'Neill Highway
1.4 km · 2 min · O'Neill Highway
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Continue on Cypress Street
1.5 km · 1 min · Cypress Street
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Turn straight onto South Valley Avenue
1.3 mi · 2 min · South Valley Avenue
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Continue on West Lackawanna Avenue
1680 ft · 34 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Dickson City.
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 straight onto South Valley Avenue
1.31 mi · 00h 02m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Sunny near Dickson City.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Dickson City?
The road trip is about 6.5 miles (10.5 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?
Dunmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.3 miles from City of Scranton and 3.3 miles from Dickson City.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 $1.03 one way or $2.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Sunny near Dickson City.
Stop Ideas Near Dunmore
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Dickson City. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.86 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 Dickson City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,731 |
| Coordinates | 41.4714700, -75.6076900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dickson City (-75.60769, 41.47147)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 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 | $4.46 | $1.03 | $2.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $1.13 | $2.27 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $1.22 | $2.44 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $1.51 | $3.01 |
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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