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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Halfway Point
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Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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.
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Start on Jackson Street
1620 ft · 52 sec · Jackson Street
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Turn sharp left onto Main Street
87 m · 12 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Williams Street
1786 ft · 1 min · Williams Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hurbane Street
73 m · 11 sec · Hurbane Street
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Continue on Connor Street
1548 ft · 55 sec · Connor Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Courtright Street
48 m · 10 sec · Courtright Street
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Turn left onto Evans Street
2593 ft · 2 min · Evans Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
665 ft · 23 sec · Union Street
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Take the ramp left
1529 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
1037 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Edwardsville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 16.22 mi (26.11 km).
#1 Edwardsville
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,738 |
| Coordinates | 41.2695300, -75.9163100 |
| Altitude | 214 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 37 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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