How far is Scranton, PA from Duryea, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Duryea, PA is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 13m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 27m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 13m.
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Halfway Point
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Areas Of Frost
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Duryea.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Duryea.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
5.9 mi · 7 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315: Avoca, Wilkes-Barre, Scranton Airport
914 ft · 23 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward the route
11 m · 1 sec
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Exit the roundabout
53 m · 8 sec
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Continue on William Street
2081 ft · 2 min · William Street
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Turn left onto Vine Street
1031 ft · 49 sec · Vine Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Main Street
558 ft · 19 sec · Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Duryea.
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.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
5.91 mi · 00h 07m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Scranton and Areas Of Frost near Duryea.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Duryea?
The road trip is about 8.5 miles (13.7 km) and usually takes 00h 13m 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?
Old Forge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.3 miles from Scranton and 4.3 miles from Duryea.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5.9 miles (9.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.6 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.23 one way or $2.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Scranton and Areas Of Frost near Duryea.
Stop Ideas Near Old Forge
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 Old Forge.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Duryea. Straight-line distance: 5.9 mi (9.5 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Duryea
Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,910 |
| Coordinates | 41.3439700, -75.7385300 |
| Altitude | 215 |
| Country | United States |
End: Duryea (-75.73853, 41.34397)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 14 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 07m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 06m |
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 | $1.23 | $2.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.38 | $2.76 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.49 | $2.97 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.79 | $3.59 |
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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