How far is Hudson, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Hudson, PA to Scranton, PA is about 16 miles (25.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 23m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 46m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hudson and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hudson and Scranton.
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Start on Stark Street
29 m · 8 sec · Stark Street
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Turn right onto Oak Street
154 m · 17 sec · Oak Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Miner Street
1547 ft · 58 sec · Miner Street
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Turn left onto School Street
142 m · 18 sec · School Street
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Turn right onto Union Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Union Street
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Turn right onto Ridgewood Road
1.1 mi · 3 min · Ridgewood Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto PA 315
1.4 mi · 2 min · PA 315
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.6 mi · 3 min · 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 Hudson 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Hudson and Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hudson to Scranton?
The road trip is about 16 miles (25.8 km) and usually takes 00h 23m 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 7.8 miles from Hudson and 8.1 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 12.9 miles (20.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:44 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.54 one way or $5.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hudson and Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Avoca
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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 Hudson and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 12.84 mi (20.67 km).
#1 Hudson
Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania within Luzerne County, this census-designated place forms part of Plains Township.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2748000, -75.8360300 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 26 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 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 | $4.46 | $2.54 | $5.09 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.81 | $5.61 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $3.02 | $6.05 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.73 | $7.47 |
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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