How far is Scranton, PA from Dimock, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Dimock, PA is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
32.18 mi
01h 04m
Flight
26.24 mi
42.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.24 mi
Kilometers
42.23 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
32.18 mi
Kilometers
51.79 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dimock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-22T23:58
Arrive Dimock
Thu, Apr 23, 1:03 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 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
La Plume
PA

Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
16.1 mi
00h 32m
To Dimock
16.1 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Mulberry Street

    1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Scranton Expressway

    3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway

  4. 4

    Continue on Northern Boulevard

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Northern Boulevard

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right

    90 m · 8 sec

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto South Abington Road

    3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Clinton Street

    1.3 km · 1 min · Clinton Street

  8. 8

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Mill Street

    38 m · 4 sec · Mill Street

  10. 10

    Take the ramp slight left

    105 m · 12 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Lackawanna Trail

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Lackawanna Trail

  12. 12

    Turn straight

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto State Route 1029

    1.7 mi · 4 min · State Route 1029

  14. 14

    Turn left onto State Route 92 North

    2714 ft · 53 sec · State Route 92 North

  15. 15

    Turn right onto West Nicholson Road

    7.6 mi · 18 min · West Nicholson Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn right onto State Route 29

    4.9 mi · 9 min · State Route 29

  17. 17

    Turn right onto State Route 2024

    28 m · 8 sec · State Route 2024

  18. 18

    Turn left

    17 m · 4 sec

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
59 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Nicholson Road
7.61 mi · 24%
State Route 29
4.94 mi · 15%
Lackawanna Trail
4.36 mi · 14%
South Abington Road
3.37 mi · 10%
North Scranton Expressway
3.08 mi · 10%
Northern Boulevard
2.49 mi · 8%
Longest Stretch

West Nicholson Road

Turn right onto West Nicholson Road

7.61 mi · 00h 18m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+6 mi
26.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
La Plume
00h 32m from Scranton
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dimock.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 32.2 miles (51.8 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

La Plume is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.1 miles from Scranton and 16.1 miles from Dimock.

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

The direct path is about 26.2 miles (42.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Dimock.

Stop Ideas Near La Plume

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

18 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

36 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Dimock. Straight-line distance: 26.24 mi (42.23 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Dimock

Township in Susquehanna County, Pennsylvania

Population1,413
Coordinates41.7464700, -75.8982500
Altitude460
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Dimock (-75.89825, 41.74647)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 52 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 48m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.14 gal
4.3 L · about $4.66
Round trip
$9.32
2.28 gal · 8.6 L
Estimated CO2
10.1 kg one way
Round trip: 20.3 kg / 45 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.66 $9.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $5.24 $10.49
Premium $4.95 $5.65 $11.30
Diesel $5.98 $6.82 $13.63

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 Dimock. The current time is 23:58:36.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.