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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Selinsgrove, PA is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 56m 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
92.07 mi
01h 58m
Flight
75.07 mi
120.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
75.07 mi
Kilometers
120.81 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.07 mi
Kilometers
148.18 km
Drive Time
01h 58m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Selinsgrove
Thu, Oct 15, 6:54 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 8:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T16:56
Arrive Selinsgrove
Thu, Oct 15, 6:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 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
Nescopeck
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
46 mi
00h 59m
To Selinsgrove
46.1 mi
00h 59m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
51°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2437 ft · 59 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on North Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · North Market Street

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 39%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 36%
Point Township Drive
8.13 mi · 9%
North Susquehanna Trail
3.87 mi · 4%
Continental Boulevard
2.98 mi · 3%
Northumberland Street
2.07 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
01h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17 mi
75.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nescopeck
00h 59m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Selinsgrove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92.1 miles (148.2 km) and usually takes 01h 58m 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?

Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from City of Scranton and 46.1 miles from Selinsgrove.

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

The direct path is about 75.1 miles (120.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.02 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Selinsgrove.

Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

35 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

61 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

104 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Selinsgrove. Straight-line distance: 75.07 mi (120.81 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Selinsgrove

Borough in eastern Snyder County, Pennsylvania

Population5,913
Coordinates40.7989700, -76.8621900
Altitude134
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Selinsgrove (-76.86219, 40.79897)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.3 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.02
6.5 gal · 24.6 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $14.51 $29.02
Mid-grade $4.93 $16.01 $32.01
Premium $5.31 $17.24 $34.48
Diesel $6.55 $21.29 $42.57

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Selinsgrove. The current time is 16:56:32.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.