How far is Hilldale, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Hilldale, PA to Scranton, PA is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), with a travel time of about 00h 21m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 21m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hilldale and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hilldale and Scranton.
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Start on Chamberlain Street
39 m · 9 sec · Chamberlain Street
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Turn right onto North Main Street
2.1 mi · 4 min · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Bypass Road
677 ft · 19 sec · Bypass Road
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Continue on South Township Boulevard
1 mi · 2 min · South Township Boulevard
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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Turn left onto Chestnut Street
2581 ft · 52 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 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
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilldale and 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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
8.25 mi · 00h 09m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Hilldale and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hilldale to Scranton?
The road trip is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km) and usually takes 00h 21m 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?
Avoca is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7.6 miles from Hilldale and 7.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.2 miles (19.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.3 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:46 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.37 one way or $4.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Hilldale and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Avoca
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 Avoca.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hilldale and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 12.15 mi (19.56 km).
#1 Hilldale
Situated within the historic Wyoming Valley of Northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place in Luzerne County lies near the eastern bank of the Susquehanna River at an elevation of approximately 597 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2892500, -75.8363100 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 25 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 11m |
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 | $4.39 | $2.37 | $4.74 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $2.84 | $5.68 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $3.55 | $7.10 |
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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