How far is Scranton, PA from Waverly, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Waverly, PA is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km), with a travel time of about 00h 18m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 36m 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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Halfway Point
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Driving Route Map
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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Waverly.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
3.1 mi · 5 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Northern Boulevard
2.4 mi · 5 min · Northern Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
90 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto South Abington Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Abington Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Abington Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Waverly.
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.
South Abington Road
Turn straight onto South Abington Road
3.36 mi · 00h 07m
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.
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Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Waverly?
The road trip is about 9.4 miles (15.1 km) and usually takes 00h 18m 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?
Clarks Green is a useful midpoint, sitting about 4.7 miles from Scranton and 4.7 miles from Waverly.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.4 miles (13.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 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 7:54 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.35 one way or $2.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Clarks Green
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Waverly. Straight-line distance: 8.38 mi (13.48 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Waverly
Human settlement in United States of America
| Population | 1,675 |
| Coordinates | 41.5264700, -75.7054700 |
| Altitude | 390 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waverly (-75.70547, 41.52647)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 15 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 11m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 07m |
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 | $1.35 | $2.70 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.52 | $3.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.63 | $3.27 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.97 | $3.95 |
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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