How far is Trucksville, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Trucksville, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 52m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 26m.
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
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Trucksville and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Trucksville and City of Scranton.
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Start on Harris Hill Road
12 m · 8 sec · Harris Hill Road
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Turn left onto South Memorial Highway
7.3 mi · 11 min · South Memorial Highway
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Continue straight
1037 ft · 20 sec
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Take the exit slight left
1.1 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 16 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 Trucksville and City of Scranton.
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 Memorial Highway
Merge slight left
13.3 mi · 00h 16m
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 Trucksville 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 Trucksville to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 23.4 miles (37.6 km) and usually takes 00h 26m 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?
Yatesville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 11.4 miles from Trucksville and 12 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 15.5 miles (24.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.9 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.66 one way or $7.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Trucksville and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Yatesville
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 Yatesville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Trucksville and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 15.5 mi (24.94 km).
#1 Trucksville
Positioned in northeastern Pennsylvania within Kingston Township, Luzerne County, this census-designated place rests at an average elevation of 883 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.3039700, -75.9321400 |
| Altitude | 269 |
| 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: 38 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 17m |
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 | $4.46 | $3.66 | $7.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $4.04 | $8.08 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $4.35 | $8.70 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $5.37 | $10.74 |
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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