How far is Castanea, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Castanea, PA to Scranton, PA is about 125 miles (201.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 08m 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
124.98 mi
02h 04m
Flight
93.73 mi
150.85 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.73 mi
Kilometers
150.85 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.98 mi
Kilometers
201.14 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM EDT
Return by in Castanea
Sun, Apr 19, 6:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Castanea
2026-04-19T02:01
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Castanea
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
Bloomsburg
PA

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Castanea
62.3 mi
01h 02m
To Scranton
62.7 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
60°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on McElhattan Avenue

    29 m · 8 sec · McElhattan Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto East Brown Street

    1262 ft · 37 sec · East Brown Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jarrett Avenue

    1723 ft · 49 sec · Jarrett Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Paul Mack Boulevard

    585 ft · 11 sec · Paul Mack Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1362 ft · 33 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Appalachian Throughway

    7.1 mi · 9 min · Appalachian Throughway

  7. 7

    Take the exit left

    1950 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Castanea and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
17 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
81.5 mi · 65%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 27%
Appalachian Throughway
7.51 mi · 6%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Jarrett Avenue
0.33 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

81.5 mi · 01h 29m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
93.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsburg
01h 02m from Castanea
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Castanea and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 125 miles (201.1 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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?

Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.3 miles from Castanea and 62.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 93.7 miles (150.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.02 one way or $36.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Castanea and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Castanea and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 93.73 mi (150.85 km).

Castanea

#1 Castanea

Township in Clinton County, Pennsylvania

Population1,146
Coordinates41.1247900, -77.4297000
Altitude182
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: McElhattan Avenue (-77.429659, 41.124809)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 201 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 33m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.41 gal
16.69 L · about $18.02
Round trip
$36.04
8.82 gal · 33.38 L
Estimated CO2
39.2 kg one way
Round trip: 78.4 kg / 173 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.02 $36.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.28 $40.56
Premium $4.95 $21.85 $43.69
Diesel $5.98 $26.37 $52.74

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Castanea and Scranton. The current time is 02:01:10.

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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.