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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Wayne, PA is about 114.3 miles (184 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
114.33 mi
02h 13m
Flight
95.11 mi
153.06 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
95.11 mi
Kilometers
153.06 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
114.33 mi
Kilometers
184 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wayne
Wed, Sep 23, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 1:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-23T09:14
Arrive Wayne
Wed, Sep 23, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
57.2 mi
01h 06m
To Wayne
57.2 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    6.5 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward US 30: Saint Davids, Villanova

    1786 ft · 44 sec

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on US 30 West: St Davids, Cabrini University, Eastern University, Valley Forge Military Academy & College

    100 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    1.6 mi · 4 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Lancaster Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
95 mi · 83%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
6.47 mi · 6%
East Lancaster Avenue
1.6 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
I 476
0.53 mi
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.4 mi · 01h 44m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.2 mi
95.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 06m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Wayne.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114.3 miles (184 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from City of Scranton and 57.2 miles from Wayne.

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

The direct path is about 95.1 miles (153.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.42 one way or $36.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Wayne. Straight-line distance: 95.11 mi (153.06 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wayne

Unincorporated community in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,017
Coordinates40.0440000, -75.3876900
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Wayne (-75.38769, 40.044)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 184 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 48m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 17m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 54m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 38m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.03 gal
15.27 L · about $18.42
Round trip
$36.83
8.06 gal · 30.54 L
Estimated CO2
35.8 kg one way
Round trip: 71.6 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $18.42 $36.83
Mid-grade $5.00 $20.16 $40.32
Premium $5.39 $21.73 $43.47
Diesel $6.60 $26.60 $53.20

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Wayne. The current time is 09:14:15.

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.