How far is City of Scranton, PA from Mercersburg, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Mercersburg, PA is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 46m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 53m.
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.
Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
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 City of Scranton and Mercersburg.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Mercersburg.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
60 mi · 1 hr 11 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 16: Waynesboro, Greencastle
1052 ft · 34 sec
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Turn right onto Buchanan Trail East
1127 ft · 27 sec · Buchanan Trail East
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Continue on East Baltimore Street
1.5 km · 3 min · East Baltimore Street
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Continue on Buchanan Trail West
9.6 mi · 14 min · Buchanan Trail West
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Continue on South Main Street
1946 ft · 1 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Seminary Street
71 m · 15 sec · East Seminary Street
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Turn right onto JEB Stuart Alley
38 m · 9 sec · JEB Stuart Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · JEB Stuart Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Mercersburg.
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
118 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Sunny near Mercersburg.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Mercersburg?
The road trip is about 191.6 miles (308.3 km) and usually takes 03h 53m 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?
East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 95.7 miles from City of Scranton and 95.9 miles from Mercersburg.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 160.1 miles (257.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.5 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 9:14 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.62 one way or $55.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Sunny near Mercersburg.
Stop Ideas Near East Hanover
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 East Hanover.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Mercersburg. Straight-line distance: 160.14 mi (257.72 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mercersburg
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,527 |
| Coordinates | 39.8278700, -77.9033300 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mercersburg (-77.90333, 39.82787)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 308 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 11m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 44m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 23m |
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 | $27.62 | $55.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $31.09 | $62.18 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $33.49 | $66.98 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $40.42 | $80.85 |
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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