How far is Taylor, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Taylor, PA to Scranton, PA is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 25m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
3.54 mi
00h 12m
Flight
2.38 mi
3.83 km direct

This is an easy same-day return drive.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
2.38 mi
Kilometers
3.83 km
Flight Time

Driving Distance

Road route
3.54 mi
Kilometers
5.7 km
Drive Time
00h 12m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 00h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Return by in Taylor
Thu, Oct 15, 9:07 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Taylor
2026-10-15T20:42
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 8:55 PM EDT
Route Timing
00h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT
Leave when it suits your day
Arrive between
7:13 AM to 7:13 PM EDT

This is a short drive, so your comfort window is wide. Traffic and current weather matter more than the clock.

Leave by
8:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 01h 30m at the destination.
Back in Taylor
10:00 PM EDT
Flexible departure

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.

Mid-route stop
Dunmore
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Taylor
1.8 mi
00h 06m
To Scranton
1.7 mi
00h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Taylor and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Taylor and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    100 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    55 m · 13 sec

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Oak Street

    2660 ft · 1 min · Oak Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2833 ft · 52 sec · North Main Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Main Avenue

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue

  6. 6

    Turn right onto West Lackawanna Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West Lackawanna Avenue

  7. 7

    Turn left onto South Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 31 sec · South Wyoming Avenue

  8. 8

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Taylor and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

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.

Directions
8 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
0
0 merges, 0 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
228.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Main Avenue
1.55 mi · 44%
West Lackawanna Avenue
0.78 mi · 22%
North Main Street
0.54 mi · 15%
Oak Street
0.5 mi · 14%
South Wyoming Avenue
0.13 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Main Avenue

Continue on Main Avenue

1.55 mi · 00h 03m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
00h 12m
Quick drive
Same-Day Return
00h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+1.1 mi
2.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dunmore
00h 06m from Taylor
Leave By
8:04 PM EDT
Flexible departure
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Taylor and Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Taylor to Scranton?

The road trip is about 3.5 miles (5.7 km) and usually takes 00h 12m 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?

Dunmore is a useful midpoint, sitting about 1.8 miles from Taylor and 1.7 miles from Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 2.4 miles (3.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.1 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 8:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.54 one way or $1.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 1.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Taylor and Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Dunmore

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Dunmore, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Dunmore.

BUS

Scranton, PA

3 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

29 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

39 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Taylor and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 2.38 mi (3.83 km).

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#1 Taylor

Situated in Northeastern Pennsylvania, this borough is a component of Lackawanna County, positioned immediately southwest of the city of Scranton.

Population0
Coordinates41.3948000, -75.7065800
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Oak Street (-75.706785, 41.394566)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 6 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)00h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
0.12 gal
0.47 L · about $0.54
Round trip
$1.07
0.24 gal · 0.94 L
Estimated CO2
1.1 kg one way
Round trip: 2.1 kg / 5 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $0.54 $1.07
Mid-grade $4.93 $0.59 $1.18
Premium $5.31 $0.64 $1.27
Diesel $6.55 $0.79 $1.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Taylor and Scranton. The current time is 20:42:34.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.