How far is Scranton, PA from Hazleton, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Hazleton, PA is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 35 miles (56.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 55m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Areas Of Frost
Widespread Frost
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Hazleton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Hazleton.
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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
38.4 mi · 46 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 93: West Hazleton
1101 ft · 27 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 93: West Hazleton
911 ft · 22 sec
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Continue on Valmont Parkway
3119 ft · 1 min · Valmont Parkway
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Continue on Susquehanna Boulevard
1.9 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Boulevard
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Continue on North Broad Street
2738 ft · 43 sec · North Broad Street
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Continue on West Broad Street
1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Turn left onto North Church Street
1341 ft · 27 sec · North Church Street
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Turn right onto West Holly Street
68 m · 15 sec · West Holly Street
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Turn left onto North Lee Court
34 m · 8 sec · North Lee Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · North Lee Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Hazleton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
38.4 mi · 00h 46m
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.
Areas Of Frost leaving Scranton and Widespread Frost near Hazleton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Hazleton?
The road trip is about 44.9 miles (72.2 km) and usually takes 00h 57m 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?
Sugar Notch is a useful midpoint, sitting about 22.4 miles from Scranton and 22.4 miles from Hazleton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 35 miles (56.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 9.9 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 4:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.46 one way or $12.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 14 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost around Scranton and Widespread Frost near Hazleton.
Stop Ideas Near Sugar Notch
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 Sugar Notch.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Hazleton. Straight-line distance: 35.06 mi (56.43 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hazleton
City in southern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 24,809 |
| Coordinates | 40.9584200, -75.9746500 |
| Altitude | 505 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hazleton (-75.97465, 40.95842)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 72 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 53m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 33m |
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 | $6.46 | $12.91 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $7.27 | $14.53 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $7.83 | $15.65 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $9.45 | $18.90 |
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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