How far is Dickson City, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Dickson City, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 31m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough of Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dickson City and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dickson City and City of Scranton.
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Start on West Lackawanna Avenue
1680 ft · 35 sec · West Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto South Valley Avenue
2.2 mi · 3 min · South Valley Avenue
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Continue on O'Neill Highway
1.5 km · 2 min · O'Neill Highway
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Continue on Blakely Street
1 mi · 2 min · Blakely Street
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Continue on Cherry Street
113 m · 8 sec · Cherry Street
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Turn right onto Wheeler Avenue
3164 ft · 59 sec · Wheeler Avenue
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
122 m · 12 sec · Myrtle Street
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Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
1.4 km · 1 min · Harrison Avenue
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Continue on Crown Avenue
1207 ft · 26 sec · Crown Avenue
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Turn right onto River Street
3139 ft · 1 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Dickson City and City of Scranton.
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.
South Valley Avenue
Turn right onto South Valley Avenue
2.19 mi · 00h 03m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Dickson City and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Dickson City to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 8.3 miles (13.4 km) and usually takes 00h 15m 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?
Dunmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.5 miles from Dickson City and 4.8 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.5 miles (8.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 7:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.29 one way or $2.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Dickson City and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Dunmore
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunmore.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dickson City and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 5.51 mi (8.86 km).
#1 Dickson City
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 5,731 |
| Coordinates | 41.4714700, -75.6076900 |
| Altitude | 234 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 13 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.29 | $2.59 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $1.43 | $2.86 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $1.54 | $3.08 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $1.90 | $3.80 |
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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