How far is City of Scranton, PA from Glen Lyon, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Glen Lyon, PA is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km), with a travel time of about 00h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 31m 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
30.61 mi
00h 45m
Flight
26.52 mi
42.68 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
26.52 mi
Kilometers
42.68 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
30.61 mi
Kilometers
49.26 km
Drive Time
00h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Glen Lyon
Sun, May 31, 5:45 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, May 31, 6:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-05-31T04:59
Arrive Glen Lyon
Sun, May 31, 5:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
00h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
8:46 AM to 10:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
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
Plains
PA

Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
15.3 mi
00h 22m
To Glen Lyon
15.3 mi
00h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph W
Destination
73°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    19.3 mi · 24 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29 north: Nanticoke

    2288 ft · 56 sec

  7. 7

    Continue on South Cross Valley Expressway

    2.4 mi · 3 min · South Cross Valley Expressway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Wilkes-Barre, Alden

    1598 ft · 40 sec

  9. 9

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Valley Parkway

    80 m · 5 sec · South Valley Parkway

  10. 10

    Exit the roundabout onto South Valley Parkway

    3078 ft · 59 sec · South Valley Parkway

  11. 11

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Valley Parkway

    24 m · 2 sec · South Valley Parkway

  12. 12

    Exit the roundabout onto South Valley Parkway

    1664 ft · 33 sec · South Valley Parkway

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Valley Parkway

    48 m · 3 sec · South Valley Parkway

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto South Valley Parkway

    3005 ft · 57 sec · South Valley Parkway

  15. 15

    Continue on Middle Road

    874 ft · 22 sec · Middle Road

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middle Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Middle Road

  17. 17

    Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road

    1041 ft · 26 sec · Middle Road

  18. 18

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middle Road

    44 m · 4 sec · Middle Road

  19. 19

    Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road

    1406 ft · 35 sec · Middle Road

  20. 20

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middle Road

    39 m · 3 sec · Middle Road

  21. 21

    Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road

    3123 ft · 1 min · Middle Road

  22. 22

    Continue on East Kirmar Avenue

    2255 ft · 56 sec · East Kirmar Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Robert Street

    114 m · 11 sec · Robert Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Kirmar Avenue

    2.7 mi · 5 min · West Kirmar Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto North Market Street

    80 m · 12 sec · North Market Street

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
27 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
16
1 merges, 15 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
88.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 63%
West Kirmar Avenue
2.75 mi · 9%
South Cross Valley Expressway
2.4 mi · 8%
South Valley Parkway
1.56 mi · 5%
Middle Road
1.3 mi · 4%
River Street
1.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

19.3 mi · 00h 24m

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
00h 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
01h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+4.1 mi
26.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Plains
00h 22m from City of Scranton
Leave By
4:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Glen Lyon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 30.6 miles (49.3 km) and usually takes 00h 45m 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?

Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.3 miles from City of Scranton and 15.3 miles from Glen Lyon.

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

The direct path is about 26.5 miles (42.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.1 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 4:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.41 one way or $8.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Glen Lyon.

Stop Ideas Near Plains

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

4 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

21 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Glen Lyon. Straight-line distance: 26.52 mi (42.68 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Glen Lyon

#2 Glen Lyon

Census-designated place in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Population1,873
Coordinates41.1750800, -76.0746500
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Glen Lyon (-76.07465, 41.17508)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 49 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 36m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.08 gal
4.09 L · about $4.41
Round trip
$8.83
2.16 gal · 8.18 L
Estimated CO2
9.6 kg one way
Round trip: 19.2 kg / 42 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $4.41 $8.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $4.97 $9.93
Premium $4.95 $5.35 $10.70
Diesel $5.98 $6.46 $12.92

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 · May 31, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Glen Lyon. The current time is 04:59:35.

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.