How far is City of Scranton, PA from South Waverly, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to South Waverly, PA is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60.9 miles (98 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
99.37 mi
02h 02m
Flight
60.86 mi
97.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
60.86 mi
Kilometers
97.95 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.37 mi
Kilometers
159.92 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Waverly
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:03 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 South Waverly
Sun, Apr 19, 3:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 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
Great Bend
PA

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
49.6 mi
01h 01m
To South Waverly
49.7 mi
01h 01m

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
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    638 ft · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    1692 ft · 40 sec · Adams Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    2266 ft · 1 min · Mulberry Street

  4. 4

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81, US 6 Business East, US 6 East: Dickson City

    1025 ft · 25 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 6 Business East, I 81 North, US 6 West: Dickson City, Binghamton

    158 m · 13 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Scranton Carbondale Highway

    70 m · 6 sec · Scranton Carbondale Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North, US 6 West: Binghamton

    818 ft · 36 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on I 86: Corning

    39.7 mi · 47 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward NY 220: Waverly, Sayre

    1363 ft · 35 sec

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Yanuzzi Drive

    1216 ft · 36 sec · Yanuzzi Drive

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Fulton Street

    746 ft · 32 sec · Fulton Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Pleasant Street

    938 ft · 47 sec · Pleasant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    43 m · 4 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
54.6 mi · 55%
I 86
39.7 mi · 40%
North Scranton Expressway
3.08 mi · 3%
Mulberry Street
0.43 mi
Adams Avenue
0.32 mi
NY 220
0.26 mi
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

54.4 mi · 01h 04m

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
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+38.5 mi
60.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Great Bend
01h 01m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near South Waverly.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.4 miles (159.9 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Great Bend is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from City of Scranton and 49.7 miles from South Waverly.

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

The direct path is about 60.9 miles (98 km), while the road route adds roughly 38.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 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 South Waverly.

Stop Ideas Near Great Bend

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Great Bend, 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 Great Bend.

BUS

Scranton, PA

63 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

82 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and South Waverly. Straight-line distance: 60.86 mi (97.95 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 South Waverly

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,006
Coordinates41.9975700, -76.5371700
Altitude251
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: South Waverly (-76.53717, 41.99757)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.27 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.02 gal · 26.54 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.95 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.98 $20.99 $41.98

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 South Waverly. The current time is 00:59:11.

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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.