How far is City of Scranton, PA from Waymart, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Waymart, PA is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Patchy Fog
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Waymart.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Waymart.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton
2408 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 6 East: Carbondale
2357 ft · 45 sec
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Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 18 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn right onto West Carbondale Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · West Carbondale Road
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Continue on Old Carbondale and Honesdale Road
2242 ft · 1 min · Old Carbondale and Honesdale Road
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Turn right onto South Street
1164 ft · 51 sec · South Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · South Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Waymart.
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.
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
Continue on Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
15.4 mi · 00h 18m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Waymart.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Waymart?
The road trip is about 23.2 miles (37.4 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?
Archbald is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.6 miles from City of Scranton and 11.6 miles from Waymart.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.61 one way or $7.22 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Waymart.
Stop Ideas Near Archbald
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 Archbald.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Waymart. Straight-line distance: 18.01 mi (28.98 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 Waymart
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,263 |
| Coordinates | 41.5803600, -75.4082400 |
| Altitude | 426 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waymart (-75.40824, 41.58036)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.40 | $3.61 | $7.22 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.95 | $7.91 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.32 | $8.65 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $5.40 | $10.79 |
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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