How far is Shamokin, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Shamokin, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 80 miles (128.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 04m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.
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.
Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shamokin and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shamokin and City of Scranton.
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Start on North Market Street
18 m · 9 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto West Arch Street
5 m · 1 sec · West Arch Street
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Turn slight left onto West Lincoln Street
23 m · 4 sec · West Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto North Market Street
1076 ft · 26 sec · North Market Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto West Sunbury Street
2881 ft · 43 sec · West Sunbury Street
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Turn slight right onto Mount Carmel Street
1.4 mi · 2 min · Mount Carmel Street
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Take the exit slight right
1178 ft · 32 sec
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Turn right
4.6 mi · 8 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Locust Gap Highway
2.9 mi · 3 min · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Locust Gap Highway
1897 ft · 42 sec · Locust Gap Highway
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Continue on Fairgrounds Road
2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road
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Continue on Sunbury Road
4.4 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road
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Take the exit left
1443 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 1 hr 20 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shamokin and City of Scranton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Sunbury Road
Merge slight left
67.4 mi · 01h 20m
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.
Sunny leaving Shamokin and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shamokin to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 80 miles (128.7 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?
Cranberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.8 miles from Shamokin and 37.1 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 63.1 miles (101.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.9 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 3:26 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.52 one way or $23.05 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Shamokin and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Cranberry
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 Cranberry.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shamokin and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 63.04 mi (101.46 km).
#1 Shamokin
City in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,367 |
| Coordinates | 40.7889700, -76.5588500 |
| Altitude | 220 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 129 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 19m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 59m |
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 | $11.52 | $23.05 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $13.97 | $27.94 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $16.86 | $33.73 |
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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