How far is Wilkes-Barre, PA from Scranton, PA?
Distance by Flight
Shortest distance between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton is 15.92 miles (25.61 km).
Flight distance from Wilkes-Barre, PA to Scranton, PA is 15.92 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 02 minutes.
Driving distance
The driving distance from Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania to Scranton, Pennsylvania is: 20.65 miles (33.24 km) by car.
Driving from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton will take approximately 00 hours 26 minutes.
#1 Wilkes-Barre
County seat of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 2908 |
|---|---|
| GPS Coordinates | 41°14'45"N 75°52'53"W |
| Latitude | 41.2459100 |
| Longitude | -75.8813100 |
| Altitude | 163 |
| Country | United States |
#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 |
Ending point in Scranton: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767,41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time Between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton
The distance between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton is 33 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 22 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 Wilkes-Barre and Scranton. The current time is 18:58:14.
| Average Speed | Travel Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00 hours 41 minutes |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00 hours 30 minutes |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00 hours 24 minutes |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00 hours 20 minutes |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00 hours 17 minutes |
| 75 mph (120.7 km/h) | 00 hours 16 minutes |
| 80 mph (128.75 km/h) | 00 hours 15 minutes |
Gas Consumption
A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 2.76 liters (0.73 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton is $2.71 (diesel $3.47).
Pennsylvania gas prices.
| Gasoline | Mid Grade | Premium | Diesel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gallon | $3.72 | $4.12 | $4.44 | $4.77 |
| Total | $2.71 | $3 | $3.24 | $3.47 |
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 26, 2024.
How did we calculate the distance?
The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.
