How far is Mayfield, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Mayfield, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 16.2 miles (26 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
16.12 mi
00h 20m
Flight
11.4 mi
18.35 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
11.4 mi
Kilometers
18.35 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
16.12 mi
Kilometers
25.95 km
Drive Time
00h 20m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 20m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Return by in Mayfield
Thu, Apr 23, 3:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mayfield
2026-04-23T02:37
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:57 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 20m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:21 AM to 7:21 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
7:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Mayfield
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Jessup
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Mayfield
8.2 mi
00h 10m
To City of Scranton
8 mi
00h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Mayfield and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Mayfield and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Maple Street

    33 m · 7 sec · Maple Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Hill Street

    972 ft · 45 sec · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    1241 ft · 43 sec · Poplar Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1337 ft · 27 sec · Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    814 ft · 22 sec · Washington Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Rushbrook Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Rushbrook Street

  7. 7

    Take the ramp right toward US 6 West: Scranton

    1907 ft · 47 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

    10 mi · 12 min · Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 3 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.7 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    636 ft · 16 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on Moosic Street

    1981 ft · 44 sec · Moosic Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Crown Avenue

    1207 ft · 26 sec · Crown Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn right onto River Street

    3139 ft · 1 min · River Street

  15. 15

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mayfield and City of 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
99.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Governor Robert P. Casey Highway
10 mi · 62%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.68 mi · 10%
I 81 South
1.25 mi · 8%
Rushbrook Street
0.72 mi · 4%
River Street
0.59 mi · 4%
Moosic Street
0.38 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

Merge slight left onto Governor Robert P. Casey Highway

10 mi · 00h 12m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 20m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.8 mi
11.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jessup
00h 10m from Mayfield
Leave By
7:48 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Mayfield and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Mayfield to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 16.2 miles (26 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?

Jessup is a useful midpoint, sitting about 8.2 miles from Mayfield and 8 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 11.4 miles (18.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 7:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.33 one way or $4.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Mayfield and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Jessup

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

11 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

37 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mayfield and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 11.4 mi (18.35 km).

Mayfield

#1 Mayfield

Borough in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,685
Coordinates41.5381400, -75.5360200
Altitude291
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Maple Street (-75.536125, 41.538042)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 26 km by road

SpeedTime
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 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.57 gal
2.15 L · about $2.33
Round trip
$4.66
1.14 gal · 4.3 L
Estimated CO2
5.1 kg one way
Round trip: 10.1 kg / 22 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $2.33 $4.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $2.62 $5.24
Premium $4.95 $2.82 $5.65
Diesel $5.98 $3.41 $6.82

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Mayfield and City of Scranton. The current time is 02:37:20.

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.