How far is Dupont, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Dupont, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
9.42 mi
00h 12m
Flight
6.89 mi
11.09 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
6.89 mi
Kilometers
11.09 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
9.42 mi
Kilometers
15.16 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, May 3, 10:42 AM EDT
Return by in Dupont
Sun, May 3, 10:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Dupont
2026-05-03T10:29
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, May 3, 10:42 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Dupont
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Old Forge
PA

City in New York, United States of America

From Dupont
4.5 mi
00h 06m
To City of Scranton
5 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
59°F
Sunday

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 3 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 13 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Dupont and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Dupont and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    7 m · 1 sec

  2. 2

    Turn straight

    584 ft · 19 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue

    37 m · 11 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    732 ft · 22 sec · Chestnut Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Airport Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · Airport Road

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Airport Road

    53 m · 3 sec · Airport Road

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto Airport Road

    664 ft · 12 sec · Airport Road

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1306 ft · 32 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    6.2 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Dupont and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
13 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
138.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Airport Road
7.32 mi · 78%
River Street
0.96 mi · 10%
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi · 2%
PA 307
0.16 mi · 2%
Chestnut Street
0.14 mi · 1%
Wyoming Avenue
0.02 mi
Longest Stretch

Airport Road

Merge slight left

6.2 mi · 00h 07m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+2.5 mi
6.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Old Forge
00h 06m from Dupont
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny leaving Dupont and Areas Of Frost near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Dupont to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.2 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Old Forge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.5 miles from Dupont and 5 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 6.9 miles (11.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.5 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Mostly Sunny around Dupont and Areas Of Frost near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Old Forge

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Old Forge, 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 Old Forge.

BUS

Scranton, PA

7 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

19 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

33 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Dupont and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 6.89 mi (11.09 km).

Dupont

#1 Dupont

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population2,693
Coordinates41.3250800, -75.7454700
Altitude221
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.745118, 41.32494)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 15 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.33 gal
1.26 L · about $1.35
Round trip
$2.70
0.66 gal · 2.52 L
Estimated CO2
2.9 kg one way
Round trip: 5.9 kg / 13 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $1.35 $2.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $1.52 $3.04
Premium $4.95 $1.63 $3.27
Diesel $5.98 $1.97 $3.95

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Dupont and City of Scranton. The current time is 10:29:22.

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.