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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Milroy, PA is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
141.54 mi
02h 57m
Flight
111.08 mi
178.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.08 mi
Kilometers
178.77 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
141.54 mi
Kilometers
227.79 km
Drive Time
02h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milroy
Thu, Jun 11, 10:17 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Jun 11, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-06-11T07:20
Arrive Milroy
Thu, Jun 11, 10:17 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
70.7 mi
01h 28m
To Milroy
70.8 mi
01h 28m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
91°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
92°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Thu, Jun 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right onto Northumberland Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street

  11. 11

    Continue on Point Township Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive

  12. 12

    Continue on Front Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Front Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto King Street

    156 m · 22 sec · King Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Susquehanna Trail

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Susquehanna Trail

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    2095 ft · 49 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  19. 19

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    31 mi · 36 min · West Market Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit right

    7.5 mi · 10 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward Milroy

    1422 ft · 37 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto West Colonial Drive

    1492 ft · 37 sec · West Colonial Drive

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Old US Route 322

    1045 ft · 21 sec · Old US Route 322

  24. 24

    Keep slight right to continue on Hill Street

    1 km · 2 min · Hill Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    678 ft · 19 sec · Main Street

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Market Street
38.7 mi · 27%
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 25%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 23%
North Susquehanna Trail
14.3 mi · 10%
Point Township Drive
8.13 mi · 6%
Continental Boulevard
2.98 mi · 2%
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
02h 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.4 mi
111.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 28m from City of Scranton
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milroy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 141.5 miles (227.8 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from City of Scranton and 70.8 miles from Milroy.

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

The direct path is about 111.1 miles (178.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.4 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.43 one way or $40.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Milroy.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Milroy. Straight-line distance: 111.08 mi (178.77 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Milroy

Small city in Redwood County, Minnesota

Population1,498
Coordinates40.7139600, -77.5905500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Milroy (-77.59055, 40.71396)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 228 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 49m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 21m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 01m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5 gal
18.91 L · about $20.43
Round trip
$40.86
10 gal · 37.82 L
Estimated CO2
44.4 kg one way
Round trip: 88.9 kg / 196 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.43 $40.86
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.00 $45.99
Premium $4.95 $24.77 $49.54
Diesel $5.98 $29.90 $59.80

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 · Jun 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Milroy. The current time is 07:20:01.

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.