How far is City of Scranton, PA from Guilford Siding, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Guilford Siding, PA is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 08m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
175.18 mi
03h 34m
Flight
147.42 mi
237.25 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
147.42 mi
Kilometers
237.25 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
175.18 mi
Kilometers
281.92 km
Drive Time
03h 34m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Guilford Siding
Sun, Nov 8, 3:10 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Nov 8, 6:45 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-07T23:36
Arrive Guilford Siding
Sun, Nov 8, 3:10 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:34 AM to 11:34 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:52 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Pine Grove
PA

Human settlement

From City of Scranton
87.5 mi
01h 47m
To Guilford Siding
87.7 mi
01h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
40°F
Tonight

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 8:00 PM EST
Wind
7 to 12 mph W
Destination
56°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
6 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    50.6 mi · 1 hr · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Ave

    1564 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wayne Avenue

    1463 ft · 33 sec · Wayne Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Wayne Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Road

  11. 11

    Turn left onto New Franklin Road

    3155 ft · 1 min · New Franklin Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Guilford Station Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · Guilford Station Road

  13. 13

    Turn sharp right onto Church Road

    28 m · 4 sec · Church Road

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Church Road

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
169 mi · 96%
Wayne Road
1.94 mi · 1%
Guilford Station Road
1.26 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.92 mi · 1%
New Franklin Road
0.6 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

118 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 34m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.8 mi
147.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Grove
01h 47m from City of Scranton
Leave By
9:52 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Guilford Siding.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 175.2 miles (281.9 km) and usually takes 03h 34m 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 87.5 miles from City of Scranton and 87.7 miles from Guilford Siding.

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

The direct path is about 147.4 miles (237.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:52 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.11 one way or $54.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Guilford Siding.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

49 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

50 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

53 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Guilford Siding. Straight-line distance: 147.42 mi (237.25 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Guilford Siding

Guilford Siding is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.8653700, -77.6124900
Altitude253
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Guilford Siding (-77.61249, 39.86537)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 282 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 30m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.18 gal
23.4 L · about $27.11
Round trip
$54.21
12.36 gal · 46.8 L
Estimated CO2
54.9 kg one way
Round trip: 109.8 kg / 242 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.39 $27.11 $54.21
Mid-grade $4.81 $29.74 $59.49
Premium $5.26 $32.50 $65.00
Diesel $6.57 $40.62 $81.24

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 07, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Guilford Siding. The current time is 23:36:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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