How far is Mahanoy City, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Mahanoy City, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 57 miles (91.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 47.8 miles (77 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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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 01h 00m.
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.
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mahanoy City and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mahanoy City and City of Scranton.
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Start on South Main Street
18 m · 6 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Centre Street
1.3 km · 2 min · East Centre Street
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Continue on Vulcan Hill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Vulcan Hill Road
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Take the ramp slight right
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left
52.9 mi · 1 hr 3 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 Mahanoy City and City of Scranton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Vulcan Hill Road
Merge slight left
52.9 mi · 01h 03m
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.
Light Rain leaving Mahanoy City and Light Rain near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Mahanoy City to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 57 miles (91.8 km) and usually takes 01h 00m 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?
Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.2 miles from Mahanoy City and 28.8 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 47.8 miles (77 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.2 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.72 one way or $17.43 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 17.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Mahanoy City and Light Rain near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Dorrance
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 Dorrance.
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mahanoy City and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 47.83 mi (76.97 km).
#1 Mahanoy City
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,928 |
| Coordinates | 40.8125900, -76.1416000 |
| Altitude | 371 |
| 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: 92 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 42m |
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 | $4.34 | $8.72 | $17.43 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $9.58 | $19.17 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $10.47 | $20.95 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $13.15 | $26.31 |
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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