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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Danville, PA is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 55m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
73.76 mi
01h 27m
Flight
57.94 mi
93.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.94 mi
Kilometers
93.25 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
73.76 mi
Kilometers
118.7 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Danville
Thu, Nov 12, 7:06 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 8:34 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-12T05:38
Arrive Danville
Thu, Nov 12, 7:06 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:28 AM to 11:28 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:34 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EST
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
Conyngham
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
36.8 mi
00h 43m
To Danville
36.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
53°F
Thursday

Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
2 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Northumberland Street

    99 m · 13 sec · Northumberland Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Bloom Street

    1117 ft · 39 sec · Bloom Street

  12. 12

    Turn sharp right onto Church Street

    69 m · 10 sec · Church Street

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Danville.

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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 48%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 44%
Continental Boulevard
2.98 mi · 4%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
I-80 West
0.7 mi · 1%
PA 54
0.24 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

35.5 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
01h 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
57.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyngham
00h 43m from City of Scranton
Leave By
3:34 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Rain near Danville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from City of Scranton and 36.9 miles from Danville.

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

The direct path is about 57.9 miles (93.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:34 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Scranton and Rain near Danville.

Stop Ideas Near Conyngham

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

105 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Danville. Straight-line distance: 57.94 mi (93.25 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Danville

#2 Danville

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

Population4,595
Coordinates40.9634200, -76.6127300
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Danville (-76.61273, 40.96342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 119 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 03m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.6 gal
9.85 L · about $11.28
Round trip
$22.55
5.2 gal · 19.7 L
Estimated CO2
23.1 kg one way
Round trip: 46.2 kg / 102 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $11.28 $22.55
Mid-grade $4.77 $12.40 $24.79
Premium $5.21 $13.55 $27.10
Diesel $6.54 $17.01 $34.03

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 · Nov 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Danville. The current time is 05:38:29.

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.