How far is Scranton, PA from Wilkes-Barre, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Wilkes-Barre, PA is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 56m 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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This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
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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
15.3 mi · 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left
116 m · 17 sec
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Turn left onto Highland Park Boulevard
1 km · 1 min · Highland Park Boulevard
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Continue on Coal Street
1.3 km · 1 min · Coal Street
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Turn left onto North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard
1064 ft · 30 sec · North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard
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Turn right onto East Market Street
1445 ft · 36 sec · East Market Street
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Enter the roundabout toward Public Square
55 m · 4 sec · Public Square
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Public Square
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.
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
15.3 mi · 00h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Partly Sunny near Wilkes-Barre.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre?
The road trip is about 19.7 miles (31.7 km) and usually takes 00h 28m 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?
Dupont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.9 miles from Scranton and 9.9 miles from Wilkes-Barre.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.9 miles (25.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.8 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.11 one way or $6.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 6.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Partly Sunny near Wilkes-Barre.
Stop Ideas Near Dupont
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 Dupont.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Straight-line distance: 15.91 mi (25.61 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wilkes-Barre
County seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,908 |
| Coordinates | 41.2459100, -75.8813100 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wilkes-Barre (-75.88131, 41.24591)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 32 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 16m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 14m |
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 | $3.11 | $6.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $3.50 | $6.99 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $3.77 | $7.53 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $4.54 | $9.09 |
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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