How far is City of Scranton, PA from Duryea, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Duryea, PA is about 8.1 miles (13 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 5.7 miles (9.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 24m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
8.1 mi
00h 12m
Flight
5.65 mi
9.1 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
5.65 mi
Kilometers
9.1 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
8.1 mi
Kilometers
13.04 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duryea
Mon, Jul 27, 4:33 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Mon, Jul 27, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-07-27T04:21
Arrive Duryea
Mon, Jul 27, 4:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:12 AM to 7:12 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Old Forge
PA

City in New York, United States of America

From City of Scranton
4 mi
00h 06m
To Duryea
4 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
85°F
Monday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph SW
Destination
85°F
Monday

Areas Of Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, Jul 27 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Duryea.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Duryea.

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    5.9 mi · 7 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315: Avoca, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton Airport

    914 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route

    11 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Exit the roundabout

    53 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on William Street

    2081 ft · 2 min · William Street

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Vine Street

    1031 ft · 49 sec · Vine Street

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street

    558 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Duryea.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
148.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
5.91 mi · 73%
River Street
1.1 mi · 14%
William Street
0.39 mi · 5%
PA 315
0.21 mi · 3%
Vine Street
0.2 mi · 2%
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

5.91 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.4 mi
5.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Forge
00h 06m from City of Scranton
Leave By
8:06 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Scranton and Areas Of Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Duryea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Duryea?

The road trip is about 8.1 miles (13 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?

Old Forge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4 miles from City of Scranton and 4 miles from Duryea.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 5.7 miles (9.1 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 8:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.18 one way or $2.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Scranton and Areas Of Fog then Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms near Duryea.

Stop Ideas Near Old Forge

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Old Forge, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Old Forge.

BUS

Scranton, PA

7 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

19 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

33 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Duryea. Straight-line distance: 5.65 mi (9.1 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Duryea

#2 Duryea

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population4,910
Coordinates41.3439700, -75.7385300
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Duryea (-75.73853, 41.34397)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 13 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.29 gal
1.08 L · about $1.18
Round trip
$2.37
0.58 gal · 2.16 L
Estimated CO2
2.6 kg one way
Round trip: 5.2 kg / 11 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.18 $2.37
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.33 $2.67
Premium $4.95 $1.44 $2.87
Diesel $5.98 $1.73 $3.47

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Jul 27, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Duryea. The current time is 04:21:09.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.