How far is Tunkhannock, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Tunkhannock, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 25 miles (40.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 17m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Tunkhannock and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Tunkhannock and City of Scranton.
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Start on Bridge Street
737 ft · 36 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
3032 ft · 1 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92
2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Airport Drive
661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive
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Turn straight onto Winola Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
1647 ft · 44 sec · Penn Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
1414 ft · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
638 ft · 11 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 Tunkhannock 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.
Roosevelt Highway
Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.72 mi · 00h 12m
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.
Sunny leaving Tunkhannock and 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 Tunkhannock to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 25 miles (40.2 km) and usually takes 00h 38m 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?
Falls is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12.1 miles from Tunkhannock and 12.9 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 17.3 miles (27.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.7 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 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.01 one way or $8.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Tunkhannock and Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Falls
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Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Tunkhannock and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 17.29 mi (27.82 km).
#1 Tunkhannock
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,674 |
| Coordinates | 41.5386900, -75.9465900 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| 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: 40 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 29m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
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 | $4.55 | $4.01 | $8.01 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $4.40 | $8.81 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $4.74 | $9.48 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $5.81 | $11.62 |
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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