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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Hawley, PA is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 55m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
33.59 mi
00h 55m
Flight
25.49 mi
41.02 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.49 mi
Kilometers
41.02 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
33.59 mi
Kilometers
54.06 km
Drive Time
00h 55m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 55m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hawley
Fri, Nov 6, 3:48 PM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 4:43 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-06T14:52
Arrive Hawley
Fri, Nov 6, 3:48 PM EST
Route Timing
00h 55m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:55 AM to 10:55 AM EST

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:40 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EST
Morning start is best

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
Mount Cobb
PA

Census designated place

From City of Scranton
16.8 mi
00h 27m
To Hawley
16.8 mi
00h 27m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 12:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton

    2408 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford

    4.5 mi · 5 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 247, PA 348: Mount Cobb , Hamlin

    1362 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Line Road

    1409 ft · 32 sec · Line Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Mount Cobb Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Mt Cobb Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Cobb Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Mount Cobb Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Mount Cobb Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlin Highway

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Hamlin Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on Purdytown Tpk

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Purdytown Tpk

  19. 19

    Continue on Purdytown Turnpike

    1 mi · 2 min · Purdytown Turnpike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Welwood Avenue

    3027 ft · 1 min · Welwood Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Bellemonte Avenue

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bellemonte Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    136 m · 20 sec · Penn Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
68.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 84 East
8.31 mi · 25%
Hamlin Highway
7.33 mi · 22%
Purdytown Tpk
7.06 mi · 21%
Mount Cobb Road
2.16 mi · 6%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 4%
Mount Cobb Highway
1.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Hamlin Highway

At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlin Highway

7.33 mi · 00h 13m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
00h 55m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.1 mi
25.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Cobb
00h 27m from City of Scranton
Leave By
4:40 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving City of Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hawley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 33.6 miles (54.1 km) and usually takes 00h 55m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Mount Cobb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.8 miles from City of Scranton and 16.8 miles from Hawley.

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

The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.1 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:40 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.24 one way or $10.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Hawley.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Cobb

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

15 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

38 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

42 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 Hawley. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.02 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Hawley

Borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,138
Coordinates41.4759200, -75.1821200
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Hawley (-75.18212, 41.47592)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 54 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.19 gal
4.49 L · about $5.24
Round trip
$10.48
2.38 gal · 8.98 L
Estimated CO2
10.6 kg one way
Round trip: 21.2 kg / 47 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $5.24 $10.48
Mid-grade $4.82 $5.74 $11.48
Premium $5.27 $6.28 $12.55
Diesel $6.58 $7.83 $15.67

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Hawley. The current time is 14:52:51.

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.