How far is Scranton, PA from Roaring Brook, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Roaring Brook, PA is about 36.7 miles (59 km), with a travel time of about 00h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 54m 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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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 57m.
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Halfway Point
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Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Roaring Brook.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Roaring Brook.
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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
19.3 mi · 24 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29 north: Nanticoke
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on South Cross Valley Expressway
4.7 mi · 6 min · South Cross Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left
1.6 km · 3 min
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Continue on East Poplar Street
2718 ft · 1 min · East Poplar Street
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Continue on Allen Street
3.1 mi · 5 min · Allen Street
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Turn right onto Main Road
1.7 mi · 4 min · Main Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Main Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Main Road
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Turn right onto Oakdale Drive
2.5 mi · 5 min · Oakdale Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Prichards Road
1405 ft · 38 sec · Prichards Road
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Continue on Prichards Road
22 m · 2 sec · Prichards Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Prichards Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Roaring Brook.
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
19.3 mi · 00h 24m
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 Likely near Roaring Brook.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Roaring Brook?
The road trip is about 36.7 miles (59 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?
Laurel Run is a useful midpoint, sitting about 18.3 miles from Scranton and 18.3 miles from Roaring Brook.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 25.8 miles (41.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 10.9 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 4:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $5.27 one way or $10.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 11.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Roaring Brook.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel Run
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Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Laurel Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Roaring Brook. Straight-line distance: 25.86 mi (41.61 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Roaring Brook
Township in Lackawanna County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,996 |
| Coordinates | 41.2564700, -76.1199300 |
| Altitude | 313 |
| Country | United States |
End: Roaring Brook (-76.11993, 41.25647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 59 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 44m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 27m |
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 | $5.27 | $10.54 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.93 | $11.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $6.39 | $12.78 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $7.71 | $15.43 |
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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