How far is Edwardsville, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Edwardsville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 58m 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
23.02 mi
00h 29m
Flight
16.22 mi
26.11 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.22 mi
Kilometers
26.11 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
23.02 mi
Kilometers
37.04 km
Drive Time
00h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 AM EDT
Return by in Edwardsville
Sat, Apr 18, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Edwardsville
2026-04-18T01:09
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:38 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:29 AM to 7:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Edwardsville
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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
Yatesville
PA

Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Edwardsville
11 mi
00h 14m
To Scranton
12 mi
00h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Jackson Street

    1620 ft · 52 sec · Jackson Street

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Main Street

    87 m · 12 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Williams Street

    1786 ft · 1 min · Williams Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Hurbane Street

    73 m · 11 sec · Hurbane Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Connor Street

    1548 ft · 55 sec · Connor Street

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtright Street

    48 m · 10 sec · Courtright Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Evans Street

    2593 ft · 2 min · Evans Street

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Union Street

    665 ft · 23 sec · Union Street

  9. 9

    Take the ramp left

    1529 ft · 37 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    1037 ft · 20 sec

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight left

    1.1 km · 2 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    13.3 mi · 16 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  16. 16

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Edwardsville and 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
20 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Union Street
18.7 mi · 81%
River Street
0.96 mi · 4%
Evans Street
0.49 mi · 2%
Williams Street
0.34 mi · 1%
Jackson Street
0.31 mi · 1%
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Union Street

Merge slight left

13.3 mi · 00h 16m

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 29m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.8 mi
16.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Yatesville
00h 14m from Edwardsville
Leave By
7:32 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Edwardsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Edwardsville to Scranton?

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 29m 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?

Yatesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11 miles from Edwardsville and 12 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.8 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 7:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.62 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Edwardsville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Yatesville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

10 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

15 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 16.22 mi (26.11 km).

Edwardsville

#1 Edwardsville

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates41.2695300, -75.9163100
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Jackson Street (-75.916285, 41.269547)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $3.31
Round trip
$6.62
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $3.31 $6.62
Mid-grade $4.60 $3.73 $7.45
Premium $4.95 $4.01 $8.03
Diesel $5.98 $4.84 $9.69

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Edwardsville and Scranton. The current time is 01:09:07.

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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.