How far is Elkland, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Elkland, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 36m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 94 miles (151.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 13m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 36m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Light Rain
Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Elkland and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Elkland and City of Scranton.
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Start on East Main Street
1897 ft · 38 sec · East Main Street
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Turn straight onto Route 49
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 49
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Turn left onto Lakeview Drive
6.5 mi · 10 min · Lakeview Drive
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Continue on Bliss Road
2153 ft · 60 sec · Bliss Road
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Turn right onto County Route 115
993 ft · 26 sec · County Route 115
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Continue on Main Street
3.1 mi · 6 min · Main Street
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Turn left
12.8 mi · 19 min
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At the end of the road, turn left
54 m · 3 sec
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Continue on Hammond Creek Road
1925 ft · 33 sec · Hammond Creek Road
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Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue
2.8 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward the route
39 m · 2 sec
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Exit the roundabout
3.4 mi · 5 min
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Continue on Clemens Center Parkway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Clemens Center Parkway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Avenue
992 ft · 22 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn straight onto Sly Street
1022 ft · 22 sec · Sly Street
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Continue on Madison Avenue
140 m · 12 sec · Madison Avenue
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Turn right onto East Water Street
1.2 km · 1 min · East Water Street
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Take the ramp right
1342 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
58.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · Southern Tier Expressway
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Keep slight right to continue on I 81 South: Scranton
49.8 mi · 59 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
1844 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
699 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
1230 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
1647 ft · 44 sec · Penn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
1414 ft · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
638 ft · 11 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 Elkland and City of Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Southern Tier Expressway
Merge slight left onto Southern Tier Expressway
58.7 mi · 01h 10m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Chance Light Rain leaving Elkland and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Elkland to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 158.3 miles (254.8 km) and usually takes 02h 36m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Little Meadows is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74.9 miles from Elkland and 83.5 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 94 miles (151.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 64.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.84 one way or $45.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Elkland and Patchy Frost then Slight Chance Rain Showers near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Little Meadows
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 Little Meadows.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Elkland and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 93.95 mi (151.19 km).
#1 Elkland
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,724 |
| Coordinates | 41.9861800, -77.3108100 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| 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: 255 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 16m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 09m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 58m |
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 | $22.84 | $45.68 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.71 | $51.42 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.69 | $55.39 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.43 | $66.86 |
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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