How far is Scranton, PA from Inkerman, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Inkerman, PA is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km), with a travel time of about 00h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 41m 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 20m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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 northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Inkerman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Inkerman.
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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
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
2858 ft · 56 sec
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Turn right onto Oak Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Oak Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Township Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2 min · South Township Boulevard
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Continue on Bypass Road
642 ft · 23 sec · Bypass Road
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1 km · 1 min · South 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 Inkerman.
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
8.39 mi · 00h 09m
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.
Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Inkerman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Inkerman?
The road trip is about 13.9 miles (22.4 km) and usually takes 00h 20m 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?
Duryea is a useful midpoint, sitting about 7 miles from Scranton and 7 miles from Inkerman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 10.8 miles (17.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.1 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 7:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.19 one way or $4.37 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 4.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Inkerman.
Stop Ideas Near Duryea
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 Duryea.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Inkerman. Straight-line distance: 10.81 mi (17.39 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Inkerman
Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania, this census-designated place resides within Jenkins Township in Luzerne County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.2989700, -75.8126900 |
| Altitude | 241 |
| Country | United States |
End: Inkerman (-75.81269, 41.29897)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 22 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 10m |
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 | $4.46 | $2.19 | $4.37 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $2.41 | $4.83 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $2.60 | $5.20 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $3.21 | $6.42 |
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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