How far is Hunlock, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Hunlock, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.5 miles (41 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m 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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Halfway Point
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Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hunlock and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hunlock and City of Scranton.
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Start on Sorbertown Hill Road
37 m · 8 sec · Sorbertown Hill Road
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Turn left onto Main Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Main Road
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At the end of the road, turn left
4.3 mi · 7 min
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Take the ramp straight toward Nanticoke, Wilkes-Barre
4.8 mi · 7 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 24 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 Hunlock 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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
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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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Hunlock to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 32.1 miles (51.6 km) and usually takes 00h 37m 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?
Laurel Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.7 miles from Hunlock and 16.3 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.5 miles (41 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.6 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 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.62 one way or $9.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Laurel Run
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 Laurel Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hunlock and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 25.49 mi (41.02 km).
#1 Hunlock
Township in northwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,388 |
| Coordinates | 41.2095300, -76.0818700 |
| Altitude | 209 |
| 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: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $4.62 | $9.23 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.20 | $10.39 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.60 | $11.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.76 | $13.51 |
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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