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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Edwardsville, PA is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
21.23 mi
00h 30m
Flight
16.03 mi
25.79 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.03 mi
Kilometers
25.79 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
21.23 mi
Kilometers
34.16 km
Drive Time
00h 30m

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Edwardsville
Thu, Nov 12, 6:55 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 7:26 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-12T06:24
Arrive Edwardsville
Thu, Nov 12, 6:55 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:31 AM to 7:31 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:28 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
10:00 PM EST
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
Yatesville
PA

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
10.6 mi
00h 15m
To Edwardsville
10.6 mi
00h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.7 mi · 16 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 115 east, PA 309 north: Wilkes-Barre

    1849 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight right onto North Cross Valley Expressway

    4.1 mi · 6 min · North Cross Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Luzerne

    1766 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Evans Street

    803 ft · 29 sec · Evans Street

  10. 10

    Turn slight left onto Grove Street

    1 mi · 3 min · Grove Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Main Street

    96 m · 11 sec · Main Street

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Jackson Street

    1620 ft · 45 sec · Jackson Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Jackson Street

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
61.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
13.7 mi · 64%
North Cross Valley Expressway
4.07 mi · 19%
River Street
1.1 mi · 5%
Grove Street
1.01 mi · 5%
PA 115 east
0.35 mi · 2%
Luzerne
0.33 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

13.7 mi · 00h 16m

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 30m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
16 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yatesville
00h 15m from City of Scranton
Leave By
7:28 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Light Rain near Edwardsville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 21.3 miles (34.2 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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?

Yatesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 10.6 miles from City of Scranton and 10.6 miles from Edwardsville.

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

The direct path is about 16 miles (25.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.25 one way or $6.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Scranton and Light Rain near Edwardsville.

Stop Ideas Near Yatesville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Yatesville, 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 Yatesville.

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

10 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

15 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

27 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 Edwardsville. Straight-line distance: 16.03 mi (25.79 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Edwardsville

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates41.2695300, -75.9163100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Edwardsville (-75.91631, 41.26953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 34 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.75 gal
2.84 L · about $3.25
Round trip
$6.51
1.5 gal · 5.68 L
Estimated CO2
6.7 kg one way
Round trip: 13.3 kg / 29 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $3.25 $6.51
Mid-grade $4.77 $3.58 $7.15
Premium $5.21 $3.91 $7.82
Diesel $6.54 $4.91 $9.82

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Edwardsville. The current time is 06:24:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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