How far is Scranton, PA from Hughesville, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Hughesville, PA is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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 01h 50m.
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 Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Hughesville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Hughesville.
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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
4.6 mi · 10 min · South Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway
64 m · 5 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
1.6 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn left
18.6 mi · 27 min
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Keep slight right to continue on State Route 118
23.6 mi · 41 min · State Route 118
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Water Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Hughesville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
State Route 118
Keep slight right to continue on State Route 118
23.6 mi · 00h 41m
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 Chance Rain Showers near Hughesville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Hughesville?
The road trip is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?
Roaring Brook is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.8 miles from Scranton and 34.9 miles from Hughesville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 56.2 miles (90.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 2:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.05 one way or $20.10 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Hughesville.
Stop Ideas Near Roaring Brook
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 Roaring Brook.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Hughesville. Straight-line distance: 56.16 mi (90.38 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hughesville
Village in Pettis County, Missouri
| Population | 2,024 |
| Coordinates | 41.2411900, -76.7238500 |
| Altitude | 177 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hughesville (-76.72385, 41.24119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 112 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 59m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 52m |
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 | $10.05 | $20.10 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.31 | $22.63 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.19 | $24.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
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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