How far is Scranton, PA from Harveys Lake, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Harveys Lake, PA is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 42m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Harveys Lake.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Harveys Lake.
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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
13.7 mi · 16 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 115 east, PA 309 north: Wilkes-Barre
1849 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto North Cross Valley Expressway
5.5 mi · 8 min · North Cross Valley Expressway
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Continue on South Memorial Highway
4 mi · 8 min · South Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right
155 m · 12 sec
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Merge slight left onto Tunkhannock Highway
3.7 mi · 7 min · Tunkhannock Highway
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Turn left onto Kunkle-Anderson Road
60 m · 5 sec · Kunkle-Anderson Road
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Continue on Kunkle-Alderson Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Kunkle-Alderson Road
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Turn slight right
24 m · 4 sec
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Turn right
985 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left
94 m · 13 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Harveys Lake.
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
13.7 mi · 00h 16m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Harveys Lake.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Harveys Lake?
The road trip is about 31.6 miles (50.8 km) and usually takes 00h 51m 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?
Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.8 miles from Scranton and 15.8 miles from Harveys Lake.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18.7 miles (30.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 4:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Harveys Lake.
Stop Ideas Near Plains
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 Plains.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Harveys Lake. Straight-line distance: 18.73 mi (30.14 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Harveys Lake
Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,812 |
| Coordinates | 41.3834100, -76.0246500 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Harveys Lake (-76.02465, 41.38341)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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