How far is Hazleton, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Hazleton, PA to Scranton, PA is about 46.2 miles (74.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 41m 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
46.14 mi
00h 50m
Flight
35.06 mi
56.43 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.06 mi
Kilometers
56.43 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
46.14 mi
Kilometers
74.26 km
Drive Time
00h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, May 3, 9:16 AM EDT
Return by in Hazleton
Sun, May 3, 10:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hazleton
2026-05-03T08:25
Arrive Scranton
Sun, May 3, 9:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:51 AM to 10:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hazleton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Ashley
PA

Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Hazleton
20.6 mi
00h 25m
To Scranton
25.5 mi
00h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
31°F
Overnight

Widespread Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NW
Destination
34°F
Overnight

Areas Of Frost

Starts
Sun, May 3 2:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Lee Court

    24 m · 11 sec · North Lee Court

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Magnolia Street

    66 m · 11 sec · West Magnolia Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    3 mi · 5 min · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Continue on South Hunter Highway

    4.7 mi · 7 min · South Hunter Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on South Mountain Boulevard

    1.4 mi · 2 min · South Mountain Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto South Main Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · South Main Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail

    1080 ft · 24 sec · Blue Ridge Trail

  8. 8

    Take the ramp right

    876 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    29.2 mi · 36 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hazleton 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
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Blue Ridge Trail
29.5 mi · 64%
South Hunter Highway
4.73 mi · 10%
North Church Street
3 mi · 7%
South Mountain Boulevard
1.38 mi · 3%
River Street
0.96 mi · 2%
South Main Road
0.74 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.2 mi
35 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Ashley
00h 25m from Hazleton
Leave By
4:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Widespread Frost leaving Hazleton and Areas Of Frost near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 46.2 miles (74.3 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 20.6 miles from Hazleton and 25.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 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 4:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.66 one way or $13.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Widespread Frost around Hazleton and Areas Of Frost near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Ashley

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

4 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

29 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hazleton and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.43 km).

Hazleton

#1 Hazleton

City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population24,809
Coordinates40.9584200, -75.9746500
Altitude505
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North Lee Court (-75.974415, 40.958354)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 74 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 32m
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.

One-way fuel
1.63 gal
6.16 L · about $6.66
Round trip
$13.32
3.26 gal · 12.32 L
Estimated CO2
14.5 kg one way
Round trip: 29 kg / 64 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $6.66 $13.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $7.50 $14.99
Premium $4.95 $8.08 $16.15
Diesel $5.98 $9.75 $19.49

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 · May 03, 2026

There is no time difference between Hazleton and Scranton. The current time is 08:25:43.

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.