How far is Scranton, PA from Slocum, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Slocum, PA is about 32.3 miles (52 km), with a travel time of about 00h 46m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 33m 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 46m.
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.
Borough in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Slocum.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Slocum.
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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
24.5 mi · 30 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Nuangola
1214 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Nuangola Road
761 ft · 20 sec · Nuangola Road
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Continue on Nuangola Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · Nuangola Road
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Turn left onto Blue Ridge Trail
1.2 km · 2 min · Blue Ridge Trail
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Keep slight left to continue on Blue Ridge Trail
1.1 km · 2 min · Blue Ridge Trail
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Turn slight right onto Slocum Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Slocum Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Slocum Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Slocum.
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
24.5 mi · 00h 30m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Slocum.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Slocum?
The road trip is about 32.3 miles (52 km) and usually takes 00h 46m 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 16.2 miles from Scranton and 16.2 miles from Slocum.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 27.5 miles (44.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.8 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.66 one way or $9.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Slocum.
Stop Ideas Near Laurel Run
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 Laurel Run.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Slocum. Straight-line distance: 27.53 mi (44.3 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Slocum
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,087 |
| Coordinates | 41.1320300, -76.0457600 |
| Altitude | 349 |
| Country | United States |
End: Slocum (-76.04576, 41.13203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 52 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
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 | $4.66 | $9.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.24 | $10.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.65 | $11.30 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.82 | $13.63 |
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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