How far is Valley View, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Valley View, PA to Scranton, PA is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m 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 27m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Valley View and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Valley View and Scranton.
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Start on West Main Street
7.9 mi · 16 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Shermans Mountain Road
1701 ft · 36 sec · Shermans Mountain Road
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Turn left onto I 81 North: Hazleton
1338 ft · 33 sec
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Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 1 hr 25 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
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Valley View and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
71.9 mi · 01h 25m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Valley View and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Valley View to Scranton?
The road trip is about 82.5 miles (132.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?
West Hazleton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Valley View and 41.4 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 69.7 miles (112.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.99 one way or $25.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Valley View and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near West Hazleton
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 West Hazleton.
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Valley View and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 69.69 mi (112.16 km).
#1 Valley View
Situated within Hegins Township in western Schuylkill County, this census-designated place lies at an approximate elevation of 807 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6459200, -76.5391300 |
| Altitude | 246 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 133 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 01m |
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 | $12.99 | $25.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $14.33 | $28.66 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $15.44 | $30.88 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $19.06 | $38.12 |
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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