How far is Wallace, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
Fastest route
The distance between Wallace Township, Pennsylvania, and Scranton, Pennsylvania, is approximately [distance in miles] miles ([distance in kilometers] kilometers). Here are some tips and suggestions for your journey:
Directions
- Head east on McConnell Dr toward PA-282 E.
- Turn right onto Fairview Rd.
- Turn left onto Coventryville Rd.
- Turn right onto Fairview Rd.
- Keep left to stay on PA-100 N.
- Slight left to stay on PA-100 N.
- Slight right onto E Macungie Rd.
- Continue onto Brookside Rd.
- Turn right onto Hamilton Blvd.
- Turn left onto Schantz Rd.
- Turn left onto Cetronia Rd.
- Turn right onto Werley Rd. (Toll road)
- Keep left at the fork, follow signs for I-476 N/Scranton, and merge onto I-476 N. (Toll road)
Tips & Suggestions
- 🚗 Ensure your vehicle is in good condition before embarking on the journey.
- 🚧 Check for any road closures or construction along the route before starting.
- ⛽️ Fill up your gas tank before hitting the road to avoid any unexpected fuel stops.
- 🍴 Pack some snacks and drinks to stay energized during the drive.
- 📱 Keep your phone charged and have a car charger handy for navigation.
- 🚘 Take regular breaks to rest and stretch during long drives.
- 🕑 Plan your journey to avoid rush hour traffic if possible.
- 🧭 Familiarize yourself with the route in advance to reduce the chance of getting lost.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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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 05h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Wallace and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Wallace and City of Scranton.
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Start on Fisher Lane
61 m · 19 sec · Fisher Lane
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Turn left onto Bunola River Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Bunola River Road
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Turn straight onto Bunola Road
1623 ft · 33 sec · Bunola Road
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Turn left onto Bunola River Road
2202 ft · 52 sec · Bunola River Road
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Continue on Rainbow Run Road
4 mi · 8 min · Rainbow Run Road
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Continue on West Newton Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · West Newton Road
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Continue on Mount Pleasant Road
2019 ft · 36 sec · Mount Pleasant Road
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Turn left onto Greensburg Pike
3.2 mi · 5 min · Greensburg Pike
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Continue on West Newton Road
2.7 mi · 4 min · West Newton Road
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Turn left onto Main Street
1091 ft · 18 sec · Main Street
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Continue on State Route 136
5.3 mi · 8 min · State Route 136
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Turn right onto West Newton Street
1125 ft · 26 sec · West Newton Street
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Turn left
2225 ft · 54 sec
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Merge slight left onto Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
8.5 mi · 9 min · Amos K. Hutchinson Bypass
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Continue straight
1766 ft · 36 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward US 22 East: Blairsville
1468 ft · 49 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
34.3 mi · 47 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 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 Wallace and City of 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.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Patchy Fog leaving Wallace 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 Wallace to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 297.5 miles (478.8 km) and usually takes 05h 02m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Houserville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 145.4 miles from Wallace and 152.1 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 238.9 miles (384.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 58.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $46.65 one way or $93.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 93.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around Wallace and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Houserville
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 Houserville.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Wallace and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 238.86 mi (384.41 km).
#1 Wallace
Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,688 |
| Coordinates | 40.2322900, -79.9631100 |
| Altitude | 252 |
| 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: 479 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 09h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 26m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 05h 56m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 15m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 42m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.44 | $46.65 | $93.30 |
| Mid-grade | $4.92 | $51.64 | $103.28 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $55.73 | $111.47 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $69.32 | $138.64 |
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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