How far is McAdoo, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from McAdoo, PA to Scranton, PA is about 47.8 miles (77 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 39 miles (62.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 43m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
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.
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between McAdoo and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between McAdoo and Scranton.
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Start on East 5th Street
6 m · 4 sec · East 5th Street
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Turn right onto South Sheridan Street
56 m · 13 sec · South Sheridan Street
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Turn left onto East Blaine Street
741 ft · 21 sec · East Blaine Street
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Turn right onto North Kennedy Drive
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Kennedy Drive
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Turn left onto Arthur Gardner Highway
1 mi · 2 min · Arthur Gardner Highway
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Take the ramp straight
1889 ft · 46 sec
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Merge slight left
42.2 mi · 51 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 McAdoo and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Arthur Gardner Highway
Merge slight left
42.2 mi · 00h 51m
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.
Patchy Fog leaving McAdoo and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from McAdoo to Scranton?
The road trip is about 47.8 miles (77 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Warrior Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 23.8 miles from McAdoo and 24 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 39 miles (62.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.91 one way or $13.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around McAdoo and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Warrior 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 Warrior Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between McAdoo and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 38.98 mi (62.73 km).
#1 McAdoo
Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,147 |
| Coordinates | 40.9012700, -75.9910600 |
| Altitude | 523 |
| 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: 77 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 41m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 35m |
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 | $6.91 | $13.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.77 | $15.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $8.37 | $16.74 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $10.11 | $20.21 |
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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