How far is Coaldale, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Coaldale, PA to Scranton, PA is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Coaldale and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Coaldale and Scranton.
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Start on East Phillips Street
635 ft · 30 sec · East Phillips Street
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Turn right onto 5th Street
954 ft · 48 sec · 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Water Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · West Water Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
2 mi · 4 min · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
5.3 mi · 9 min · Pine Street
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Continue on Mile Hill Road
1.6 km · 1 min · Mile Hill Road
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Take the exit slight right
1.4 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right
2798 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left
45.7 mi · 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Coaldale and Scranton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Mile Hill Road
Merge slight left
45.7 mi · 00h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Coaldale and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Coaldale to Scranton?
The road trip is about 59.3 miles (95.5 km) and usually takes 01h 09m 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?
Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 29.5 miles from Coaldale and 29.8 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 42.4 miles (68.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.13 one way or $18.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Coaldale and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Dorrance
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 Dorrance.
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Coaldale and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 42.42 mi (68.27 km).
#1 Coaldale
Located within the Appalachian Mountains of eastern Pennsylvania, this Schuylkill County borough sits in the Panther Creek Valley between parallel ridges.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.8228700, -75.9068700 |
| Altitude | 321 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 95 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 44m |
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 | $4.37 | $9.13 | $18.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $10.03 | $20.06 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $10.97 | $21.93 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $13.72 | $27.43 |
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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