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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Slocum, PA is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
31.88 mi
00h 45m
Flight
27.3 mi
43.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
27.3 mi
Kilometers
43.93 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
31.88 mi
Kilometers
51.3 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Slocum
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive Slocum
Sun, Apr 19, 1:44 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 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
Laurel Run
PA

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
15.9 mi
00h 22m
To Slocum
16 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    24.5 mi · 30 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Nuangola

    1214 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Nuangola Road

    761 ft · 20 sec · Nuangola Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Nuangola Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Nuangola Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail

    1.2 km · 2 min · Blue Ridge Trail

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Blue Ridge Trail

    1.1 km · 2 min · Blue Ridge Trail

  11. 11

    Turn slight right onto Slocum Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Slocum Road

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Slocum Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
37.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
24.5 mi · 77%
Nuangola Road
2.88 mi · 9%
Slocum Road
1.6 mi · 5%
Blue Ridge Trail
1.43 mi · 4%
River Street
1.1 mi · 3%
Nuangola
0.23 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

24.5 mi · 00h 30m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.6 mi
27.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laurel Run
00h 22m from City of Scranton
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Slocum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 31.9 miles (51.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Laurel Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.9 miles from City of Scranton and 16 miles from Slocum.

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

The direct path is about 27.3 miles (43.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.6 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 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 Slocum.

Stop Ideas Near Laurel Run

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

3 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

26 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Slocum. Straight-line distance: 27.3 mi (43.93 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Slocum

Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,087
Coordinates41.1320300, -76.0457600
Altitude349
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Slocum (-76.04576, 41.13203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 51 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.13 gal
4.26 L · about $4.62
Round trip
$9.23
2.26 gal · 8.52 L
Estimated CO2
10 kg one way
Round trip: 20.1 kg / 44 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.62 $9.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.20 $10.39
Premium $4.95 $5.60 $11.20
Diesel $5.98 $6.76 $13.51

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Slocum. The current time is 00:59:10.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.