How far is Hawley, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Hawley, PA to Scranton, PA is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 30m 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
32.62 mi
00h 45m
Flight
25.43 mi
40.92 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
25.43 mi
Kilometers
40.92 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.62 mi
Kilometers
52.5 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM EDT
Return by in Hawley
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hawley
2026-04-19T01:02
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:47 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:45 AM to 7:45 PM EDT

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

Leave by
7:00 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Hawley
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
Mount Cobb
PA

Census designated place

From Hawley
16.7 mi
00h 22m
To Scranton
15.8 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Penn Avenue

    136 m · 26 sec · Penn Avenue

  2. 2

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

    1.2 km · 2 min · Bellemonte Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Welwood Avenue

    2787 ft · 1 min · Welwood Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn slight right

    97 m · 13 sec

  5. 5

    Turn straight onto Purdytown Turnpike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Purdytown Turnpike

  6. 6

    Continue on Purdytown Tpk

    7.1 mi · 12 min · Purdytown Tpk

  7. 7

    Continue on Hamlin Highway

    7.3 mi · 13 min · Hamlin Highway

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Mount Cobb Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on Mount Cobb Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Mt Cobb Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Cobb Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Mount Cobb Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Line Road

    713 ft · 14 sec · Line Road

  13. 13

    Take the ramp right

    2090 ft · 51 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight right

    7.7 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward President Biden Expressway

    1159 ft · 40 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on President Biden Expressway

    1.4 km · 2 min · President Biden Expressway

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    941 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hawley 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
22 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
67.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Line Road
8.2 mi · 25%
Hamlin Highway
7.33 mi · 22%
Purdytown Tpk
7.06 mi · 22%
Mount Cobb Road
2.16 mi · 7%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.52 mi · 5%
President Biden Expressway
1.26 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Line Road

Merge slight right

7.67 mi · 00h 09m

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 45m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.2 mi
25.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Cobb
00h 22m from Hawley
Leave By
7:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Hawley and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.6 miles (52.5 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Mount Cobb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.7 miles from Hawley and 15.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.2 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 7:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.70 one way or $9.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Hawley and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Cobb

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

15 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

38 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hawley and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 25.43 mi (40.92 km).

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#1 Hawley

Borough of Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,138
Coordinates41.4759200, -75.1821200
Altitude276
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Penn Avenue (-75.181697, 41.476064)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 53 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 39m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.15 gal
4.36 L · about $4.70
Round trip
$9.40
2.3 gal · 8.72 L
Estimated CO2
10.2 kg one way
Round trip: 20.4 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.70 $9.40
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.29 $10.58
Premium $4.95 $5.70 $11.39
Diesel $5.98 $6.88 $13.75

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Hawley and Scranton. The current time is 01:02:01.

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.