How far is Shickshinny, PA from Dallas, PA?
The driving distance from Shickshinny, PA to Dallas, PA is about 18.8 miles (30.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 16 miles (25.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EST.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 28m.
This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
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City in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shickshinny and Dallas.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shickshinny and Dallas.
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Start on North Main Street
8.7 mi · 13 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mill Street
2.7 mi · 7 min · South Mill Street
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Continue on Route 29 Highway
944 ft · 27 sec · Route 29 Highway
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Turn right onto Chase Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Chase Road
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Turn left onto Huntsville Road
2.4 mi · 6 min · Huntsville Road
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Continue on Reservoir Road
139 m · 13 sec · Reservoir Road
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Turn slight right onto Huntsville Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Huntsville Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
92 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Main Street
19 m · 2 sec · Main Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Memorial Highway
3 m · 1 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
8 m · 1 sec · Memorial Highway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Memorial Highway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shickshinny and Dallas.
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.
North Main Street
Start on North Main Street
8.72 mi · 00h 13m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Shickshinny and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shickshinny to Dallas?
The road trip is about 18.8 miles (30.2 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?
Nanticoke is a useful midpoint, sitting about 9.3 miles from Shickshinny and 9.4 miles from Dallas.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 16 miles (25.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 2.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $2.89 one way or $5.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 5.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Shickshinny and Mostly Sunny near Dallas.
Stop Ideas Near Nanticoke
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 Nanticoke.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shickshinny and Dallas. Straight-line distance: 15.94 mi (25.66 km).
#1 Shickshinny
Borough in western Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 807 |
| Coordinates | 41.1531400, -76.1502100 |
| Altitude | 157 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Dallas
Borough in northern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2,762 |
| Coordinates | 41.3361900, -75.9632500 |
| Altitude | 344 |
| Country | United States |
End: Memorial Highway (-75.963253, 41.336204)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 30 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 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 | $4.39 | $2.89 | $5.79 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $3.18 | $6.35 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $3.47 | $6.94 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $4.34 | $8.68 |
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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