How far is City of Scranton, PA from Elkland, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Elkland, PA is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 14m.
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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 Elkland.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Elkland.
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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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Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City
1025 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton
158 m · 13 sec
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Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway
70 m · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton
818 ft · 36 sec
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Merge slight left
54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
54.7 mi · 1 hr 4 min
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Take the exit slight right toward NY 352: Elmira, Jerusalem Hill
1114 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight left
31 m · 6 sec
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Turn left onto East Water Street
1.3 km · 1 min · East Water Street
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Turn left onto Madison Avenue
140 m · 9 sec · Madison Avenue
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Continue on Sly Street
1022 ft · 22 sec · Sly Street
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
992 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Clemens Center Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway
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Continue straight
2 mi · 3 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
34 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
1.3 mi · 2 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Pennsylvania Avenue
40 m · 2 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Pennsylvania Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Continue straight
2103 ft · 37 sec
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Turn right
77 m · 4 sec
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Continue on Hammond Creek Road
12.8 mi · 19 min · Hammond Creek Road
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Turn right
3.1 mi · 5 min
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Continue on County Route 115
993 ft · 28 sec · County Route 115
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Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
6.9 mi · 11 min · Lakeview Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 49
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 49
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Continue on East Main Street
1897 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Elkland.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 86
Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning
54.7 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Partly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Elkland.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Elkland?
The road trip is about 150.4 miles (242.1 km) and usually takes 03h 14m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Little Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from City of Scranton and 75.2 miles from Elkland.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 56.4 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:32 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Elkland.
Stop Ideas Near Little Meadows
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 Little Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Elkland. Straight-line distance: 93.95 mi (151.19 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 Elkland
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 41.9861800, -77.3108100 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elkland (-77.31081, 41.98618)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 242 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 00m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.70 | $43.39 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.42 | $48.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.31 | $52.61 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.75 | $63.51 |
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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