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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Waynesboro, PA is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 46m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 32m 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
183.54 mi
03h 46m
Flight
151.81 mi
244.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
151.81 mi
Kilometers
244.31 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
183.54 mi
Kilometers
295.38 km
Drive Time
03h 46m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 46m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Waynesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 7:38 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T15:52
Arrive Waynesboro
Thu, Oct 15, 7:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 46m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 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
9:28 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
Tower City
PA

City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA

From City of Scranton
91.7 mi
01h 53m
To Waynesboro
91.9 mi
01h 53m

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
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.6 mi · 1 hr · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Ave

    1564 ft · 46 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wayne Avenue

    1463 ft · 33 sec · Wayne Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Wayne Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Wayne Highway

    6.2 mi · 10 min · Wayne Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on North Grant Street

    1126 ft · 19 sec · North Grant Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Wayne Highway

    1336 ft · 22 sec · Wayne Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on North Grant Street

    2637 ft · 2 min · North Grant Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1340 ft · 48 sec · West Main Street

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
16 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
169 mi · 92%
Wayne Highway
6.44 mi · 4%
Wayne Road
4.76 mi · 3%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.92 mi · 1%
North Grant Street
0.71 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 46m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.8 mi
151.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tower City
01h 53m from City of Scranton
Leave By
9:28 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 183.6 miles (295.4 km) and usually takes 03h 46m 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?

Tower City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.7 miles from City of Scranton and 91.9 miles from Waynesboro.

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

The direct path is about 151.8 miles (244.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:28 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.93 one way or $57.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Waynesboro.

Stop Ideas Near Tower City

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

46 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Waynesboro. Straight-line distance: 151.81 mi (244.31 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Waynesboro

Borough in Pennsylvania

Population10,906
Coordinates39.7559300, -77.5777700
Altitude216
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Waynesboro (-77.57777, 39.75593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 295 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 17m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.48 gal
24.52 L · about $28.93
Round trip
$57.85
12.96 gal · 49.04 L
Estimated CO2
57.6 kg one way
Round trip: 115.2 kg / 254 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $28.93 $57.85
Mid-grade $4.93 $31.91 $63.83
Premium $5.31 $34.38 $68.75
Diesel $6.55 $42.44 $84.89

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 Waynesboro. The current time is 15:52:49.

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.