How far is City of Scranton, PA from State Line, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to State Line, PA is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 21m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
184.85 mi
03h 40m
Flight
158.59 mi
255.22 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.59 mi
Kilometers
255.22 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
184.85 mi
Kilometers
297.48 km
Drive Time
03h 40m

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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 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State Line
Sat, Apr 11, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 11, 8:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-11T01:11
Arrive State Line
Sat, Apr 11, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
9:38 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
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 Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
92.3 mi
01h 50m
To State Line
92.5 mi
01h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    62.1 mi · 1 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11

    729 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    34 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Molly Pitcher Highway

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Molly Pitcher Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Pennsylvania Avenue North

    822 ft · 17 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue North

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue North

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
6.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
180 mi · 97%
Molly Pitcher Highway
2.22 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.92 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi
US 11
0.16 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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 40m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
158.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
01h 50m from City of Scranton
Leave By
9:38 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Sunny near State Line.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 184.9 miles (297.5 km) and usually takes 03h 40m 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 92.3 miles from City of Scranton and 92.5 miles from State Line.

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

The direct path is about 158.6 miles (255.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 9:38 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.64 one way or $53.28 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Sunny near State Line.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and State Line. Straight-line distance: 158.59 mi (255.22 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 State Line

State Line is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7248200, -77.7244400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: State Line (-77.72444, 39.72482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 297 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.52 gal
24.69 L · about $26.64
Round trip
$53.28
13.04 gal · 49.38 L
Estimated CO2
57.9 kg one way
Round trip: 115.9 kg / 256 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.64 $53.28
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.99 $59.97
Premium $4.95 $32.30 $64.60
Diesel $5.98 $38.99 $77.98

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 · Apr 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and State Line. The current time is 01:11:02.

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.