How far is Pulaski, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Pulaski, PA to Scranton, PA is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km), with a travel time of about 05h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 22m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 11m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pulaski and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pulaski and Scranton.
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Start on 37th Street
30 m · 7 sec · 37th Street
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Turn right onto 39th Avenue
746 ft · 34 sec · 39th Avenue
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Turn slight left onto 40th Street
866 ft · 38 sec · 40th Street
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Turn right onto 41st Avenue
134 m · 24 sec · 41st Avenue
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Turn left onto 44th Street
103 m · 7 sec · 44th Street
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Continue on Marion Hill Road
1 mi · 2 min · Marion Hill Road
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Turn left onto Sunflower Road
2.1 mi · 4 min · Sunflower Road
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Turn left onto Route 68
6.2 mi · 12 min · Route 68
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Continue on West Beaver Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · West Beaver Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2193 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Continue on Perry Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Perry Highway
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Turn slight right
95 m · 11 sec
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Turn straight onto Little Creek Road
609 ft · 13 sec · Little Creek Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Little Creek Road
37 m · 2 sec · Little Creek Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Little Creek Road
3032 ft · 1 min · Little Creek Road
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Turn left
1821 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left
27.9 mi · 30 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Clarion
1.2 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
239.8 mi · 4 hr 18 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 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 Pulaski and Scranton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
240 mi · 04h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Pulaski 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 Pulaski to Scranton?
The road trip is about 317.1 miles (510.4 km) and usually takes 05h 11m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Coaldale is a useful midpoint, sitting about 158.3 miles from Pulaski and 158.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 245.6 miles (395.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 71.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:38 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $45.72 one way or $91.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 99.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms around Pulaski and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Coaldale
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 Coaldale.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pulaski and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 245.58 mi (395.23 km).
#1 Pulaski
Township in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,218 |
| Coordinates | 40.7350700, -80.2947800 |
| Altitude | 328 |
| 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: 510 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 17m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 57m |
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 | $45.72 | $91.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $51.46 | $102.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $55.44 | $110.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $66.92 | $133.83 |
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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