How far is City of Scranton, PA from Shavertown, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Shavertown, PA is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 08m 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 34m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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 Shavertown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Shavertown.
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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
13.7 mi · 16 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115 east, PA 309 north: Wilkes-Barre
1849 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto North Cross Valley Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · North Cross Valley Expressway
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Continue on South Memorial Highway
2.7 mi · 6 min · South Memorial Highway
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Turn slight right onto North Main Street
934 ft · 28 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto East Center Street
150 m · 22 sec · East Center Street
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Turn right onto North Lehigh Street
19 m · 3 sec · North Lehigh Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lehigh Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Shavertown.
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
13.7 mi · 00h 16m
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.
Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Shavertown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Shavertown?
The road trip is about 23.8 miles (38.3 km) and usually takes 00h 34m 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?
Laflin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.9 miles from City of Scranton and 11.9 miles from Shavertown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.3 miles (24.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.5 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 7:22 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.75 one way or $7.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Shavertown.
Stop Ideas Near Laflin
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 Laflin.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Shavertown. Straight-line distance: 15.32 mi (24.65 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 Shavertown
Situated within Kingston Township in Luzerne County, this census-designated place is located northwest of the city of Wilkes-Barre.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3198000, -75.9379800 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Shavertown (-75.93798, 41.3198)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $3.75 | $7.50 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.14 | $8.27 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.46 | $8.91 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
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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