How far is Wilmot, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Wilmot, PA to Scranton, PA is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 33m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
50.62 mi
01h 16m
Flight
35.73 mi
57.5 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
35.73 mi
Kilometers
57.5 km
Flight Time
00h 04m

Driving Distance

Road route
50.62 mi
Kilometers
81.47 km
Drive Time
01h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Tue, May 12, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in Wilmot
Tue, May 12, 10:03 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wilmot
2026-05-12T19:30
Arrive Scranton
Tue, May 12, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:56 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wilmot
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Tunkhannock
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Wilmot
27.2 mi
00h 38m
To Scranton
23.5 mi
00h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Wilmot and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Wilmot and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    1765 ft · 54 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Wilmot Road

    2.4 mi · 6 min · Wilmot Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Shaffers Notch Road

    602 ft · 16 sec · Shaffers Notch Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Wyalusing New Albany Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Wyalusing New Albany Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Wyalusing-New Albany Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Wyalusing-New Albany Road

  6. 6

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92

  13. 13

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  18. 18

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

    1153 ft · 30 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  22. 22

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wilmot and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
51.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
25 mi · 49%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
8.99 mi · 18%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 9%
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.89 mi · 6%
Wyalusing-New Albany Road
2.78 mi · 5%
Winola Road
2.43 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

Roosevelt Highway

Continue on Roosevelt Highway

7.41 mi · 00h 11m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
35.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tunkhannock
00h 38m from Wilmot
Leave By
3:56 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Wilmot and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Wilmot to Scranton?

The road trip is about 50.6 miles (81.5 km) and usually takes 01h 16m 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?

Tunkhannock is a useful midpoint, sitting about 27.2 miles from Wilmot and 23.5 miles from Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 35.7 miles (57.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:56 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $7.31 one way or $14.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 15.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Wilmot and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Tunkhannock

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Tunkhannock, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tunkhannock.

BUS

Scranton, PA

27 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

33 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

56 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wilmot and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 35.73 mi (57.5 km).

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#1 Wilmot

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,135
Coordinates41.5948000, -76.3093800
Altitude360
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.309393, 41.595106)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 81 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 15m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 37m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.79 gal
6.76 L · about $7.31
Round trip
$14.63
3.58 gal · 13.52 L
Estimated CO2
15.9 kg one way
Round trip: 31.8 kg / 70 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $7.31 $14.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $8.23 $16.46
Premium $4.95 $8.87 $17.74
Diesel $5.98 $10.70 $21.41

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Wilmot and Scranton. The current time is 19:30:28.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.