How far is City of Scranton, PA from Hunlock, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Hunlock, PA is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 44m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 29m 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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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Hunlock.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Hunlock.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 24 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29 north: Nanticoke
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on South Cross Valley Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · South Cross Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left
1.6 km · 3 min
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2718 ft · 1 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Allen Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Allen Street
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Turn right onto Main Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Sorbertown Hill Road
37 m · 5 sec · Sorbertown Hill Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Sorbertown Hill Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Hunlock.
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.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Hunlock.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Hunlock?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.5 km) and usually takes 00h 44m 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?
Laurel Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from City of Scranton and 15.7 miles from Hunlock.
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 5.9 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 7:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Hunlock.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel Run
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 Laurel Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Hunlock. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.02 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 Hunlock
Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,388 |
| Coordinates | 41.2095300, -76.0818700 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hunlock (-76.08187, 41.20953)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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