How far is Scranton, PA from Oakdale, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Oakdale, PA is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 03m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 01m.
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 Oakdale.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Oakdale.
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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
29.2 mi · 36 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Dorrance
1252 ft · 31 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Blue Ridge Trail
1744 ft · 43 sec · Blue Ridge Trail
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Road
1419 ft · 41 sec · South Main Road
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Turn right
20 m · 7 sec
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Turn right
69 m · 19 sec
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Turn right
27 m · 11 sec
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Turn left onto South Main Road
1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Road
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Turn right onto South Mountain Boulevard
1.4 mi · 2 min · South Mountain Boulevard
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Continue on North Hunter Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · North Hunter Highway
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Turn left onto East Butler Drive
2.4 mi · 4 min · East Butler Drive
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Turn right onto Arrow Road
626 ft · 27 sec · Arrow Road
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Continue on Woodside Drive
1875 ft · 1 min · Woodside Drive
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Continue on Windy Hill Road
2795 ft · 2 min · Windy Hill Road
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Continue on Windy Hill Road
30 m · 4 sec · Windy Hill Road
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Turn straight
1.9 mi · 3 min
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Turn right onto Swaab Court
51 m · 14 sec · Swaab Court
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Turn right onto Pierce Court
81 m · 15 sec · Pierce Court
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pierce Court
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Oakdale.
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
29.2 mi · 00h 36m
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 Cloudy near Oakdale.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Oakdale?
The road trip is about 42.3 miles (68.1 km) and usually takes 01h 01m 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?
Preston is a useful midpoint, sitting about 21.1 miles from Scranton and 21.2 miles from Oakdale.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 31.8 miles (51.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.5 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 4:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.65 one way or $13.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 13.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Oakdale.
Stop Ideas Near Preston
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 Preston.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Oakdale. Straight-line distance: 31.73 mi (51.06 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Oakdale
Situated in northeastern Pennsylvania within Luzerne County, this small settlement rests at a relatively high elevation of 1624 feet atop the rugged terrain characterizing the region.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.9920300, -75.9202000 |
| Altitude | 495 |
| Country | United States |
End: Oakdale (-75.9202, 40.99203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 68 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 31m |
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 | $6.65 | $13.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $7.34 | $14.68 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $7.90 | $15.81 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $9.76 | $19.52 |
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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