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

The driving distance from Nicholson, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 23 miles (37 km), with a travel time of about 00h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
22.97 mi
00h 32m
Flight
16.45 mi
26.48 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
16.45 mi
Kilometers
26.48 km
Flight Time
00h 01m

Driving Distance

Road route
22.97 mi
Kilometers
36.96 km
Drive Time
00h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 2:57 AM EST
Return by in Nicholson
Sat, Nov 7, 3:30 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nicholson
2026-11-07T02:25
Arrive City of Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 2:57 AM EST
Route Timing
00h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:33 AM to 7:33 PM EST

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

Leave by
7:24 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Nicholson
10:00 PM EST
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
Scott
PA

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Nicholson
11.4 mi
00h 16m
To City of Scranton
11.6 mi
00h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph W
Destination
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Oak Street

    57 m · 10 sec · Oak Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Pine Street

    106 m · 17 sec · Pine Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto State Street

    1663 ft · 49 sec · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on State Route 92 North

    1708 ft · 36 sec · State Route 92 North

  5. 5

    Turn right onto State Route 1031

    990 ft · 44 sec · State Route 1031

  6. 6

    Continue on Farnham Road

    2.9 mi · 7 min · Farnham Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Farnham Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Farnham Road

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Pennsylvania Route 107

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Route 107

  9. 9

    Continue on Pennsylvania Route 107

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Route 107

  10. 10

    Take the ramp right

    866 ft · 21 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    10 mi · 13 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1844 ft · 55 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    699 ft · 14 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway

    1230 ft · 23 sec

  15. 15

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway

  16. 16

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    1647 ft · 44 sec · Penn Avenue

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    1414 ft · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    638 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nicholson 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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
87 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Route 107
13.8 mi · 60%
Farnham Road
3.58 mi · 16%
North Scranton Expressway
2.89 mi · 13%
US 11 South
0.71 mi · 3%
State Route 92 North
0.32 mi · 1%
State Street
0.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Route 107

Merge slight left

9.97 mi · 00h 13m

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 32m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
01h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6.5 mi
16.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Scott
00h 16m from Nicholson
Leave By
7:24 PM EST
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Nicholson and Chance 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 Nicholson to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 23 miles (37 km) and usually takes 00h 32m 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?

Scott is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Nicholson and 11.6 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 16.5 miles (26.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:24 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.57 one way or $7.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nicholson and Chance Light Rain near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Scott

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

18 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

42 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nicholson and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 16.45 mi (26.48 km).

Nicholson

#1 Nicholson

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population705
Coordinates41.6261900, -75.7804700
Altitude224
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: Oak Street (-75.780467, 41.626164)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 37 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 22m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.81 gal
3.07 L · about $3.57
Round trip
$7.13
1.62 gal · 6.14 L
Estimated CO2
7.2 kg one way
Round trip: 14.4 kg / 32 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $3.57 $7.13
Mid-grade $4.82 $3.91 $7.81
Premium $5.27 $4.27 $8.54
Diesel $6.58 $5.33 $10.66

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Nicholson and City of Scranton. The current time is 02:25:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.