How far is West Pittston, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from West Pittston, PA to Scranton, PA is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km), with a travel time of about 00h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 8.7 miles (14 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 39m 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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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between West Pittston and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between West Pittston and Scranton.
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Start on the route
61 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto Exeter Avenue
547 ft · 21 sec · Exeter Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
79 m · 17 sec · Linden Street
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Turn left onto Stanton Street
72 m · 16 sec · Stanton Street
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Turn right
77 m · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Wyoming Avenue
530 ft · 13 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Continue on Fort Jenkins Bridge
1166 ft · 38 sec · Fort Jenkins Bridge
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Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
7.6 mi · 13 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Main Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Main Avenue
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Turn right onto West Lackawanna Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · West Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn left onto South Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 31 sec · South 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 West Pittston and 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.
North Main Street
Turn sharp left onto North Main Street
7.62 mi · 00h 13m
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 West Pittston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from West Pittston to Scranton?
The road trip is about 12.6 miles (20.2 km) and usually takes 00h 19m 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?
Old Forge is a useful midpoint, sitting about 5.3 miles from West Pittston and 7.2 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 8.7 miles (14 km), while the road route adds roughly 3.9 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 7:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $1.80 one way or $3.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 3.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around West Pittston and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Old Forge
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between West Pittston and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 8.71 mi (14.02 km).
#1 West Pittston
Borough in northeastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,745 |
| Coordinates | 41.3275800, -75.7929700 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| 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: 20 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 18m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 15m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 09m |
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 | $4.09 | $1.80 | $3.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $2.02 | $4.05 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $2.18 | $4.36 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $2.63 | $5.26 |
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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