How far is Scranton, PA from Catawissa, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Catawissa, PA is about 65 miles (104.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52 miles (83.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65 mi
01h 26m
Flight
52.01 mi
83.71 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.01 mi
Kilometers
83.71 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
65 mi
Kilometers
104.6 km
Drive Time
01h 26m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Catawissa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 4:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T01:44
Arrive Catawissa
Thu, Apr 23, 3:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:26 AM to 11:26 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Dorrance
PA

Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
32.4 mi
00h 43m
To Catawissa
32.5 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
70°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Catawissa.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Catawissa.

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

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

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    18.6 mi · 21 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: Lime Ridge, Berwick

    70 m · 6 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 South: Bloomsburg

    854 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto Columbia Boulevard

    6.2 mi · 11 min · Columbia Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn left onto East Street

    112 m · 15 sec · East Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Poplar Street

    1842 ft · 45 sec · Poplar Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Ferry Road

    1258 ft · 31 sec · Ferry Road

  16. 16

    Continue on River Hill Drive

    3.4 mi · 6 min · River Hill Drive

  17. 17

    Continue on Merceron Street

    1 km · 1 min · Merceron Street

  18. 18

    Continue on North Fourth Street

    760 ft · 22 sec · North Fourth Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    28 m · 3 sec · East Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Catawissa.

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 50%
Keystone Shortway
18.6 mi · 29%
Columbia Boulevard
6.24 mi · 10%
River Hill Drive
3.4 mi · 5%
River Street
1.1 mi · 2%
I-80 West
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

32.7 mi · 00h 40m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
52 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorrance
00h 43m from Scranton
Leave By
3:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Catawissa.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Catawissa?

The road trip is about 65 miles (104.6 km) and usually takes 01h 26m 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?

Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from Scranton and 32.5 miles from Catawissa.

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

The direct path is about 52 miles (83.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 3:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.36 one way or $18.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Catawissa.

Stop Ideas Near Dorrance

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

19 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

44 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

118 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Catawissa. Straight-line distance: 52.01 mi (83.71 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Catawissa

#2 Catawissa

Borough in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

Population1,460
Coordinates40.9520300, -76.4596700
Altitude158
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Catawissa (-76.45967, 40.95203)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 105 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 48m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.29 gal
8.68 L · about $9.36
Round trip
$18.71
4.58 gal · 17.36 L
Estimated CO2
20.4 kg one way
Round trip: 40.7 kg / 90 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.36 $18.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.53 $21.06
Premium $4.95 $11.34 $22.69
Diesel $5.98 $13.69 $27.39

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Catawissa. The current time is 01:44:38.

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