How far is Minersville, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Minersville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 17m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 34m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 17m.
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 southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Minersville and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Minersville and Scranton.
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Start on South Street
36 m · 7 sec · South Street
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Turn right onto South 3rd Street
78 m · 13 sec · South 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Sunbury Street
907 ft · 21 sec · Sunbury Street
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Turn left onto North Front Street
1781 ft · 49 sec · North Front Street
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Continue on Valley Road
1.2 mi · 3 min · Valley Road
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Turn right onto Breaker Road
153 m · 10 sec · Breaker Road
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Continue on West Mount Laffee Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · West Mount Laffee Road
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Turn slight left
127 m · 23 sec
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Turn straight onto West Darkwater Road
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Darkwater Road
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Turn left
3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
1662 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 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 Minersville 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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Minersville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Minersville to Scranton?
The road trip is about 70.2 miles (112.9 km) and usually takes 01h 17m 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?
Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 35 miles from Minersville and 35.2 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 58.6 miles (94.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.6 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.13 one way or $20.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Minersville and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Conyngham
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 Conyngham.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Minersville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 58.59 mi (94.29 km).
#1 Minersville
Town of the United States
| Population | 4,258 |
| Coordinates | 40.6906500, -76.2621700 |
| Altitude | 231 |
| 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: 113 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 00m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.13 | $20.27 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.41 | $22.81 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.29 | $24.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.83 | $29.66 |
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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