How far is Preston, PA from Scranton, PA?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Preston and Scranton is 18.73 miles (30.15 km).

Flight distance from Preston, PA to Scranton, PA is 18.73 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Preston, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 22.24 miles (35.79 km) by car.

Driving from Preston to Scranton will take approximately 00 hours 26 minutes.

#1 Preston

Township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania

Population 1003
GPS Coordinates 41°12'25"N 75°54'20"W
Latitude 41.2070300
Longitude -75.9054800
Altitude 202
Country United States
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#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania. It is located in the Lackawanna Valley in northeastern Pennsylvania. Scranton is known for its many parks and green spaces, its many historical sites, and its many attractions, such as the Steamtown National Historic Site and the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple.

Population 76532
GPS Coordinates 41°24'33"N 75°39'54"W
Latitude 41.4091600
Longitude -75.6649000
Altitude 230
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Preston and Scranton

The distance between Preston and Scranton is 36 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 23 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Preston and Scranton. The current time is 02:46:24.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 00 hours 44 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 00 hours 33 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 26 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 22 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 19 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 17 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 16 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.97 liters (0.78 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Preston and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Preston to Scranton is $2.92 (diesel $3.74).

Pennsylvania gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.72 $4.12 $4.44 $4.77
Total $2.92 $3.24 $3.49 $3.74

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Pennsylvania ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.717 (Diesel $4.767) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 22, 2024.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Preston and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

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