How far is Canton, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Canton, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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
89.84 mi
02h 10m
Flight
63.89 mi
102.82 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
63.89 mi
Kilometers
102.82 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.84 mi
Kilometers
144.58 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in Canton
Wed, Sep 23, 1:17 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Canton
2026-09-23T08:57
Arrive City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Canton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Laceyville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Canton
44.4 mi
01h 05m
To City of Scranton
45.5 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Canton and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Canton and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Union Street

    111 m · 20 sec · West Union Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    937 ft · 33 sec · North Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto East Main Street

    21.8 mi · 39 min · East Main Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Main Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  7. 7

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  9. 9

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

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

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92

  17. 17

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  21. 21

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  23. 23

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

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  24. 24

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

    1153 ft · 30 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  26. 26

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    1647 ft · 44 sec · Penn Avenue

  28. 28

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    1414 ft · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    638 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Canton and City of 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
30 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
25 mi · 28%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21.8 mi · 24%
East Main Street
21.8 mi · 24%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 5%
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.89 mi · 3%
Winola Road
2.43 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Turn left onto East Main Street

21.8 mi · 00h 39m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26 mi
63.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laceyville
01h 05m from Canton
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Canton and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Canton to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 89.9 miles (144.6 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Laceyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.4 miles from Canton and 45.5 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 26 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.49 one way or $28.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Canton and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Laceyville

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

49 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

50 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Canton and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 63.89 mi (102.82 km).

Canton

#1 Canton

Borough in Bradford County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,855
Coordinates41.6564600, -76.8532900
Altitude374
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: West Union Street (-76.853312, 41.656597)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 145 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 07m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.17 gal
12 L · about $14.49
Round trip
$28.97
6.34 gal · 24 L
Estimated CO2
28.2 kg one way
Round trip: 56.3 kg / 124 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $14.49 $28.97
Mid-grade $5.00 $15.86 $31.72
Premium $5.39 $17.10 $34.19
Diesel $6.60 $20.92 $41.84

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Canton and City of Scranton. The current time is 08:57:33.

Distance to Other Cities

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