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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Hegins, PA is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.7 miles (109 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
79.43 mi
01h 38m
Flight
67.75 mi
109.04 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.75 mi
Kilometers
109.04 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
79.43 mi
Kilometers
127.83 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hegins
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 4:08 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-23T12:51
Arrive Hegins
Wed, Sep 23, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
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
Conyngham
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
39.7 mi
00h 49m
To Hegins
39.8 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    72 mi · 1 hr 25 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 25: Hegins

    1393 ft · 37 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Shermans Mountain Road

    992 ft · 19 sec · Shermans Mountain Road

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    5.7 mi · 11 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Good Spring Road

    2 m · 1 sec · South Good Spring Road

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Good Spring Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
10 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
72 mi · 91%
East Main Street
5.67 mi · 7%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
PA 25
0.26 mi
Shermans Mountain Road
0.19 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

72 mi · 01h 25m

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
01h 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.7 mi
67.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyngham
00h 49m from City of Scranton
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Hegins.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 39.7 miles from City of Scranton and 39.8 miles from Hegins.

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

The direct path is about 67.7 miles (109 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.78 one way or $25.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Hegins.

Stop Ideas Near Conyngham

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

105 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Hegins. Straight-line distance: 67.75 mi (109.04 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hegins

Township in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population3,357
Coordinates40.6514800, -76.4977400
Altitude252
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Hegins (-76.49774, 40.65148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 128 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.8 gal
10.61 L · about $12.78
Round trip
$25.57
5.6 gal · 21.22 L
Estimated CO2
24.9 kg one way
Round trip: 49.8 kg / 110 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $12.78 $25.57
Mid-grade $5.01 $14.02 $28.04
Premium $5.39 $15.10 $30.20
Diesel $6.61 $18.51 $37.02

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Hegins. The current time is 12:51:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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