How far is Dunmore, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Dunmore, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 2 miles (3.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 17m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 08m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Dunmore and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Dunmore and City of Scranton.
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Start on South Blakely Street
1933 ft · 35 sec · South 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 Dunmore 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.
Harrison Avenue
Turn left onto Harrison Avenue
0.88 mi · 00h 01m
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 Sunny leaving Dunmore 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 Dunmore to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 4.7 miles (7.6 km) and usually takes 00h 08m 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?
Scranton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.5 miles from Dunmore and 3.2 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 2 miles (3.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.7 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 8:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.77 one way or $1.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Dunmore and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Scranton
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 Scranton.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Dunmore and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 1.99 mi (3.21 km).
#1 Dunmore
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 12,836 |
| Coordinates | 41.4198000, -75.6324100 |
| Altitude | 295 |
| 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: 8 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 04m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 03m |
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 | $4.50 | $0.77 | $1.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $0.84 | $1.68 |
| Premium | $5.33 | $0.91 | $1.81 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $1.08 | $2.16 |
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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