How far is Scranton, PA from Hawley, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Hawley, PA is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km), with a travel time of about 00h 56m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 53m 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 56m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Hawley.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Hawley.
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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 · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton
2408 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
2050 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 84 East: Milford
4.5 mi · 5 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 247, PA 348: Mount Cobb , Hamlin
1362 ft · 38 sec
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Turn left onto Line Road
1409 ft · 32 sec · Line Road
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Turn right onto Mount Cobb Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Road
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Continue on Mt Cobb Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Mt Cobb Road
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Continue on Mount Cobb Road
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Road
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Continue on Mount Cobb Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Mount Cobb Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlin Highway
7.3 mi · 13 min · Hamlin Highway
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Continue on Purdytown Tpk
7.1 mi · 12 min · Purdytown Tpk
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Continue on Purdytown Turnpike
1 mi · 2 min · Purdytown Turnpike
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Turn left onto Welwood Avenue
3027 ft · 1 min · Welwood Avenue
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Continue on Bellemonte Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Bellemonte Avenue
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
136 m · 20 sec · Penn Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penn Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Hawley.
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.
Hamlin Highway
At the end of the road, turn left onto Hamlin Highway
7.33 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers near Hawley.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Hawley?
The road trip is about 34.1 miles (54.8 km) and usually takes 00h 56m 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?
Mount Cobb is a useful midpoint, sitting about 17 miles from Scranton and 17 miles from Hawley.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.4 miles (40.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.7 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.90 one way or $9.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers near Hawley.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Cobb
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 Mount Cobb.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Hawley. Straight-line distance: 25.43 mi (40.92 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hawley
Borough of Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,138 |
| Coordinates | 41.4759200, -75.1821200 |
| Altitude | 276 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hawley (-75.18212, 41.47592)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 55 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 34m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 25m |
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 | $4.90 | $9.81 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.52 | $11.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.94 | $11.89 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.18 | $14.35 |
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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