How far is City of Scranton, PA from Pleasant Gap, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Pleasant Gap, PA is about 140.4 miles (226 km), with a travel time of about 02h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 23m 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
140.41 mi
02h 41m
Flight
114.49 mi
184.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.49 mi
Kilometers
184.25 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
140.41 mi
Kilometers
225.97 km
Drive Time
02h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Gap
Mon, May 18, 4:17 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Mon, May 18, 6:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-05-18T13:35
Arrive Pleasant Gap
Mon, May 18, 4:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 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
70.1 mi
01h 20m
To Pleasant Gap
70.3 mi
01h 20m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
91°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Jacksonville Road

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 26 South, PA 64: Pleasant Gap

    1.3 mi · 3 min

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East College Avenue

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East College Avenue

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    10 m · 1 sec · North Main Street

  13. 13

    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 Pleasant Gap.

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
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 70%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 23%
Jacksonville Road
4.15 mi · 3%
East College Avenue
1.48 mi · 1%
PA 26 South
1.29 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
114.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 20m from City of Scranton
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Gap.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 140.4 miles (226 km) and usually takes 02h 41m 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 70.1 miles from City of Scranton and 70.3 miles from Pleasant Gap.

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

The direct path is about 114.5 miles (184.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.27 one way or $40.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Pleasant Gap.

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 Pleasant Gap. Straight-line distance: 114.49 mi (184.25 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Pleasant Gap

#2 Pleasant Gap

Census designated place

Population2,879
Coordinates40.8681200, -77.7466700
Altitude299
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Pleasant Gap (-77.74667, 40.86812)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 226 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 48m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 00m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.96 gal
18.76 L · about $20.27
Round trip
$40.53
9.92 gal · 37.52 L
Estimated CO2
44.1 kg one way
Round trip: 88.2 kg / 194 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.27 $40.53
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.81 $45.62
Premium $4.95 $24.57 $49.14
Diesel $5.98 $29.66 $59.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Pleasant Gap. The current time is 13:35:17.

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.