How far is City of Scranton, PA from Mechanicsville, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Mechanicsville, PA is about 71 miles (114.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 56m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southwestern 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 Mechanicsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Mechanicsville.
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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
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
26.9 mi · 30 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 42: Buckhorn
1520 ft · 37 sec
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Keep slight left
65 m · 7 sec
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Turn left onto Mall Boulevard
2 mi · 4 min · Mall Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South, PA 42 South: Catawissa, Danville
6.4 mi · 9 min
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Turn right onto Schoolhouse Road
3022 ft · 1 min · Schoolhouse Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Bloom Road
38 m · 3 sec · Bloom Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bloom Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Mechanicsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 00h 40m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Mechanicsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Mechanicsville?
The road trip is about 71 miles (114.2 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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 35.4 miles from City of Scranton and 35.5 miles from Mechanicsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.7 miles (91.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.16 one way or $22.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Mechanicsville.
Stop Ideas Near Conyngham
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 Conyngham.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Mechanicsville. Straight-line distance: 56.68 mi (91.21 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 Mechanicsville
Situated in the central region of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community is located within Mahoning Township in Montour County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9664800, -76.5866200 |
| Altitude | 179 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mechanicsville (-76.58662, 40.96648)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 114 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 53m |
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 | $4.46 | $11.16 | $22.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $12.31 | $24.63 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $13.26 | $26.53 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $16.38 | $32.75 |
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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