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

The driving distance from Hallstead, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 44 miles (70.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
44 mi
00h 47m
Flight
38.69 mi
62.26 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
38.69 mi
Kilometers
62.26 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
44 mi
Kilometers
70.81 km
Drive Time
00h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Hallstead
Thu, Oct 15, 2:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hallstead
2026-10-15T12:52
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:47 AM to 10:47 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hallstead
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Lenox
PA

Unincorporated community in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

From Hallstead
21.9 mi
00h 23m
To City of Scranton
22.1 mi
00h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
45°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    2059 ft · 57 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn straight onto I 81, PA 171: Susquehanna

    94 m · 11 sec

  3. 3

    Take the ramp right

    616 ft · 15 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    38.7 mi · 46 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1844 ft · 55 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    699 ft · 14 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1230 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    1647 ft · 44 sec · Penn Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    1414 ft · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    638 ft · 11 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 Hallstead and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81
38.9 mi · 88%
North Scranton Expressway
2.89 mi · 7%
US 11 South
0.71 mi · 2%
Main Street
0.39 mi · 1%
Penn Avenue
0.31 mi · 1%
Lackawanna Avenue
0.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

I 81

Merge slight left

38.7 mi · 00h 46m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+5.3 mi
38.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lenox
00h 23m from Hallstead
Leave By
4:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Hallstead 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 Hallstead to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 44 miles (70.8 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?

Lenox is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.9 miles from Hallstead and 22.1 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 38.7 miles (62.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 5.3 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 4:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.92 one way or $13.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Hallstead and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Lenox

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

34 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

55 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hallstead and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 38.69 mi (62.26 km).

Hallstead

#1 Hallstead

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,195
Coordinates41.9611900, -75.7432400
Altitude265
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: Main Street (-75.743228, 41.961187)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 71 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.55 gal
5.88 L · about $6.92
Round trip
$13.84
3.1 gal · 11.76 L
Estimated CO2
13.8 kg one way
Round trip: 27.5 kg / 61 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $6.92 $13.84
Mid-grade $4.93 $7.63 $15.27
Premium $5.31 $8.22 $16.45
Diesel $6.55 $10.15 $20.31

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Hallstead and City of Scranton. The current time is 12:52:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.