How far is Nicholson, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Nicholson, PA to Scranton, PA is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16.2 miles (26 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 01m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 30m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Rain Showers Likely
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Nicholson and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Nicholson and Scranton.
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Start on Oak Street
57 m · 10 sec · Oak Street
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Turn right onto Pine Street
106 m · 17 sec · Pine Street
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Turn left onto State Street
1663 ft · 49 sec · State Street
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Continue on State Route 92 North
1708 ft · 36 sec · State Route 92 North
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Turn right onto State Route 1031
990 ft · 44 sec · State Route 1031
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Continue on Farnham Road
2.9 mi · 7 min · Farnham Road
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Continue on Farnham Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Farnham Road
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Turn straight onto Pennsylvania Route 107
2.5 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Route 107
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Continue on Pennsylvania Route 107
1.2 mi · 2 min · Pennsylvania Route 107
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Take the ramp right
866 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left
10 mi · 13 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
1844 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left onto US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
699 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Scranton Expressway
1230 ft · 23 sec
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.9 mi · 4 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
131 m · 15 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 Nicholson and Scranton.
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.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Nicholson and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Nicholson to Scranton?
The road trip is about 22.4 miles (36.1 km) and usually takes 00h 30m 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 11.2 miles from Nicholson and 11.2 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16.2 miles (26 km), while the road route adds roughly 6.2 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:28 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.48 one way or $6.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Nicholson and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Scott
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 Scott.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Nicholson and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 16.14 mi (25.98 km).
#1 Nicholson
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 705 |
| Coordinates | 41.6261900, -75.7804700 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| 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: 36 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 16m |
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 | $4.40 | $3.48 | $6.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $3.81 | $7.62 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $4.17 | $8.33 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $5.20 | $10.40 |
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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