How far is Dunkard, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Dunkard, PA to Scranton, PA is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km), with a travel time of about 05h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 11h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
322.38 mi
05h 34m
Flight
253.81 mi
408.46 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
253.81 mi
Kilometers
408.46 km
Flight Time
00h 30m

Driving Distance

Road route
322.38 mi
Kilometers
518.82 km
Drive Time
05h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Return by in Dunkard
Thu, Apr 23, 12:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dunkard
2026-04-23T01:01
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
05h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
11:34 AM to 1:34 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
5:52 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Dunkard
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Port Matilda
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Dunkard
160.9 mi
02h 47m
To Scranton
161.5 mi
02h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph SW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dunkard and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dunkard and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Shelby Lane

    35 m · 7 sec · Shelby Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Taylortown Road

    1421 ft · 1 min · Taylortown Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Taylortown Road

    1.6 km · 4 min · Taylortown Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Bobtown Road

    2907 ft · 1 min · Bobtown Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Holbert Stretch

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Holbert Stretch

  6. 6

    Continue on South Eighty Eight Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · South Eighty Eight Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Power Plant Road

    1601 ft · 32 sec · Power Plant Road

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on Morgantown Road

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Morgantown Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Morgantown Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Morgantown Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Morgantown Road

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Morgantown Road

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Big Six Road

    1573 ft · 32 sec · Big Six Road

  14. 14

    Turn left

    1255 ft · 31 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on Mon-Fayette Expressway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Mon-Fayette Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Mon/Fayette Expressway

    8 mi · 10 min · Mon/Fayette Expressway

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    24.4 mi · 29 min

  18. 18

    Continue on Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

    13.3 mi · 14 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    1766 ft · 36 sec

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville

    1468 ft · 47 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Admiral Peary Highway

    13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on William Penn Highway

    16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford

    2680 ft · 45 sec

  25. 25

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona

    1.4 km · 1 min

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    41 mi · 45 min

  27. 27

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  28. 28

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  29. 29

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  30. 30

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  32. 32

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  33. 33

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  34. 34

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  36. 36

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  39. 39

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dunkard and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
39 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
4 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 31%
I 99 North
58.1 mi · 18%
William Penn Highway
51 mi · 16%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 10%
Mon/Fayette Expressway
32.4 mi · 10%
Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
13.7 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
11h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+68.6 mi
253.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Matilda
02h 47m from Dunkard
Leave By
5:52 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Dunkard 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 Dunkard to Scranton?

The road trip is about 322.4 miles (518.8 km) and usually takes 05h 34m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Port Matilda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 160.9 miles from Dunkard and 161.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 253.8 miles (408.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 68.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 5:52 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.50 one way or $93.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 101.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Dunkard and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Port Matilda

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Port Matilda, 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 Port Matilda.

RAIL

Tyrone

21 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.
RAIL

Huntingdon

35 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Altoona Transportation Center

43 mi away
1231 11th Avenue
RAIL

Lewistown

46 mi away
150 Helen Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dunkard and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 253.81 mi (408.46 km).

Dunkard

#1 Dunkard

Township in Greene County, Pennsylvania

Population2,210
Coordinates39.7411900, -79.9747800
Altitude289
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Shelby Lane (-79.974939, 39.741065)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 519 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)10h 44m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)08h 03m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)06h 26m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)05h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)04h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
11.38 gal
43.06 L · about $46.50
Round trip
$93.00
22.76 gal · 86.12 L
Estimated CO2
101.1 kg one way
Round trip: 202.3 kg / 446 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $46.50 $93.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $52.34 $104.67
Premium $4.95 $56.38 $112.75
Diesel $5.98 $68.05 $136.10

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Dunkard and Scranton. The current time is 01:01:19.

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.