How far is City of Scranton, PA from Plains, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Plains, PA is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 51m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 25m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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Borough in northeastern 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 Plains.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Plains.
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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
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
2858 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Township Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Township Boulevard
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Continue on Bypass Road
642 ft · 23 sec · Bypass Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto East Carey Street
36 m · 4 sec · East Carey Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Carey Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Plains.
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
8.39 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Plains.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Plains?
The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km) and usually takes 00h 25m 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?
Dupont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.1 miles from City of Scranton and 8.1 miles from Plains.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 13.1 miles (21.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.56 one way or $5.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Plains.
Stop Ideas Near Dupont
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 Dupont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Plains. Straight-line distance: 13.11 mi (21.1 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 Plains
Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 9,657 |
| Coordinates | 41.2753600, -75.8502000 |
| Altitude | 200 |
| Country | United States |
End: Plains (-75.8502, 41.27536)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 12m |
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 | $4.50 | $2.56 | $5.13 |
| Mid-grade | $4.95 | $2.82 | $5.64 |
| Premium | $5.34 | $3.04 | $6.09 |
| Diesel | $6.41 | $3.65 | $7.31 |
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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