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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Shrewsbury, PA is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 17m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.9 miles (201 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 34m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
162.73 mi
03h 17m
Flight
124.93 mi
201.05 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.93 mi
Kilometers
201.05 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
162.73 mi
Kilometers
261.89 km
Drive Time
03h 17m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 17m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shrewsbury
Thu, Nov 12, 11:46 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Nov 12, 3:03 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-12T08:29
Arrive Shrewsbury
Thu, Nov 12, 11:46 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 17m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:17 AM to 11:17 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
10:26 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
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
81.3 mi
01h 38m
To Shrewsbury
81.4 mi
01h 38m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Thursday

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 8 mph NE
Destination
56°F
Today

Light Rain

Starts
Thu, Nov 12 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    37.8 mi · 47 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 851: Shrewsbury

    795 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 851: Shrewsbury

    72 m · 8 sec

  12. 12

    Turn straight onto East Forrest Avenue

    3239 ft · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Forrest Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 70%
I 83 South
46.9 mi · 29%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
East Forrest Avenue
0.61 mi
PA 851
0.2 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 13m

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 17m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 34m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.8 mi
124.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
01h 38m from City of Scranton
Leave By
10:26 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Light Rain near Shrewsbury.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 162.7 miles (261.9 km) and usually takes 03h 17m 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 Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.3 miles from City of Scranton and 81.4 miles from Shrewsbury.

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

The direct path is about 124.9 miles (201 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.8 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 10:26 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.89 one way or $49.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Scranton and Light Rain near Shrewsbury.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

57 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Shrewsbury. Straight-line distance: 124.93 mi (201.05 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Shrewsbury

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,847
Coordinates39.7687100, -76.6796900
Altitude300
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Shrewsbury (-76.67969, 39.76871)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 262 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 19m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 01m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.74 gal
21.74 L · about $24.89
Round trip
$49.79
11.48 gal · 43.48 L
Estimated CO2
51 kg one way
Round trip: 102 kg / 225 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.34 $24.89 $49.79
Mid-grade $4.77 $27.37 $54.74
Premium $5.21 $29.91 $59.82
Diesel $6.54 $37.56 $75.13

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Shrewsbury. The current time is 08:29:02.

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.