How far is Carroll Valley, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Carroll Valley, PA to Scranton, PA is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Flight Distance
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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 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Human settlement
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Carroll Valley and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Carroll Valley and Scranton.
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Start on Deer Trail
1659 ft · 1 min · Deer Trail
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Turn right onto Fairfield Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Fairfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Waynesboro Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Waynesboro Pike
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Turn left onto Orchard Road
1.5 km · 2 min · Orchard Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Tract Road
124 m · 12 sec · Tract Road
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Turn right onto Boyle Road
2.3 mi · 6 min · Boyle Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Emmitsburg Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Emmitsburg Road
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Take the ramp right
1592 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
35.3 mi · 44 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
2218 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
3087 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Carroll Valley and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Sunny leaving Carroll Valley and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Carroll Valley to Scranton?
The road trip is about 176.7 miles (284.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.3 miles from Carroll Valley and 89.5 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 145.9 miles (234.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.50 one way or $50.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Carroll Valley and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Pine Grove.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Carroll Valley and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 145.88 mi (234.77 km).
#1 Carroll Valley
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,930 |
| Coordinates | 39.7492600, -77.3830400 |
| Altitude | 185 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 284 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 53m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 25m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 56m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 12m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $25.50 | $50.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.70 | $57.40 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.91 | $61.83 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.32 | $74.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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