How far is Aston, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Aston, PA to Scranton, PA is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 25m 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
129.57 mi
02h 12m
Flight
106.66 mi
171.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.66 mi
Kilometers
171.65 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.57 mi
Kilometers
208.53 km
Drive Time
02h 12m

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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 02h 12m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Return by in Aston
Thu, Apr 23, 1:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Aston
2026-04-22T21:11
Arrive Scranton
Wed, Apr 22, 11:23 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 12m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Aston
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
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Aston
64.6 mi
01h 06m
To Scranton
65 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Aston Mills Road

    1202 ft · 24 sec · Aston Mills Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Birney Highway

    2261 ft · 45 sec · Birney Highway

  3. 3

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Birney Highway

    26 m · 2 sec · Birney Highway

  4. 4

    Exit the roundabout onto Birney Highway

    834 ft · 17 sec · Birney Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Llewellyn Road

    745 ft · 16 sec · Llewellyn Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Lenni Road

    1.9 mi · 5 min · Lenni Road

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto South Pennell Road

    3144 ft · 54 sec · South Pennell Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Baltimore Pike

    1.6 km · 2 min · Baltimore Pike

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Media Bypass

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Media Bypass

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Plymouth Meeting, Chester

    1412 ft · 48 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    760 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto I 476 North

    2061 ft · 58 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    14.2 mi · 19 min · Mid-County Expressway

  14. 14

    Turn slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    885 ft · 14 sec · Mid-County Expressway

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Aston 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
27 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 73%
Mid-County Expressway
14.4 mi · 11%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 7%
Media Bypass
3.42 mi · 3%
Lenni Road
1.89 mi · 1%
Baltimore Pike
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.9 mi · 01h 45m

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
02h 12m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23 mi
106.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 06m from Aston
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Aston and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.6 miles (208.5 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Aston and 65 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 106.6 miles (171.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.67 one way or $37.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Aston and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Schnecksville, 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 Schnecksville.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Aston and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 106.66 mi (171.65 km).

Aston

#1 Aston

Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania

Population16,754
Coordinates39.8742800, -75.4482500
Altitude73
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Aston Mills Road (-75.448235, 39.874291)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 209 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 51m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.57 gal
17.31 L · about $18.67
Round trip
$37.35
9.14 gal · 34.62 L
Estimated CO2
40.6 kg one way
Round trip: 81.2 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.67 $37.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.02 $42.03
Premium $4.95 $22.64 $45.28
Diesel $5.98 $27.33 $54.66

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 · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Aston and Scranton. The current time is 21:11:00.

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.