How far is Hazleton, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Hazleton, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 46 miles (74 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 34.8 miles (56 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 40m 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 00h 50m.
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 in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hazleton and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hazleton and City of Scranton.
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Start on North Lee Court
24 m · 11 sec · North Lee Court
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Turn left onto West Magnolia Street
66 m · 11 sec · West Magnolia Street
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Turn right onto North Church Street
3 mi · 5 min · North Church Street
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Continue on South Hunter Highway
4.7 mi · 7 min · South Hunter Highway
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Continue on South Mountain Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Mountain Boulevard
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Turn left onto South Main Road
1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Road
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail
1080 ft · 24 sec · Blue Ridge Trail
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Take the ramp right
876 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 36 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
953 ft · 19 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 Hazleton and City of 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.
Blue Ridge Trail
Merge slight left
29.2 mi · 00h 36m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hazleton 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 Hazleton to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 46 miles (74 km) and usually takes 00h 50m 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?
Ashley is a useful midpoint, sitting about 20.4 miles from Hazleton and 25.7 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 34.8 miles (56 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.29 one way or $14.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hazleton and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Ashley
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 Ashley.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hazleton and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 34.77 mi (55.95 km).
#1 Hazleton
City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 24,809 |
| Coordinates | 40.9584200, -75.9746500 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| 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: 74 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 34m |
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 | $4.50 | $7.29 | $14.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $8.00 | $16.00 |
| Premium | $5.33 | $8.64 | $17.27 |
| Diesel | $6.35 | $10.29 | $20.57 |
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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