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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Yorklyn, PA is about 139.2 miles (224 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
139.16 mi
03h 02m
Flight
110.28 mi
177.48 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.28 mi
Kilometers
177.48 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
139.16 mi
Kilometers
223.96 km
Drive Time
03h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yorklyn
Fri, Nov 6, 3:57 PM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Nov 6, 7:00 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-06T12:54
Arrive Yorklyn
Fri, Nov 6, 3:57 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 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
Mount Carbon
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
69.5 mi
01h 31m
To Yorklyn
69.7 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 1:00 AM EST
Wind
2 mph W
Destination
70°F
Friday

Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny

Starts
Fri, Nov 6 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  8. 8

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    5 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward York Road

    101 m · 10 sec · York Road

  33. 33

    Merge slight left onto York Road

    108 m · 5 sec · York Road

  34. 34

    Take the exit straight toward US 30 West: York

    942 ft · 23 sec

  35. 35

    Merge slight left

    1499 ft · 23 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight right to continue on US 30 West: York

    16.8 mi · 23 min

  37. 37

    Take the exit slight right toward Hallam

    1403 ft · 34 sec

  38. 38

    Keep slight left

    46 m · 9 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Kreutz Creek Road

    1716 ft · 32 sec · Kreutz Creek Road

  40. 40

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Lincoln Highway

  41. 41

    Continue on East Market Street

    544 ft · 13 sec · East Market Street

  42. 42

    Turn right onto Silver Spur Drive

    100 m · 19 sec · Silver Spur Drive

  43. 43

    Turn left onto Eastgate Drive

    72 m · 12 sec · Eastgate Drive

  44. 44

    Turn right onto Valley Brook Drive

    131 m · 23 sec · Valley Brook Drive

  45. 45

    Turn left onto Stony Brook Drive

    1941 ft · 1 min · Stony Brook Drive

  46. 46

    Turn right onto Concord Road

    107 m · 19 sec · Concord Road

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Oakleigh Drive

    11 m · 2 sec · Oakleigh Drive

  48. 48

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Oakleigh Drive

Car Route Details

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

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
48 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
34.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 43%
US 30 West
17.2 mi · 12%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 7%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 4%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 4%
North College Street
5.49 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

59.7 mi · 01h 10m

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 02m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.9 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Carbon
01h 31m from City of Scranton
Leave By
10:54 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog leaving City of Scranton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Yorklyn.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 139.2 miles (224 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?

Mount Carbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.5 miles from City of Scranton and 69.7 miles from Yorklyn.

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

The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.9 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 10:54 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Scranton and Patchy Fog then Partly Sunny near Yorklyn.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Carbon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

60 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Mount Joy

68 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

68 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

69 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Yorklyn. Straight-line distance: 110.28 mi (177.48 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 Yorklyn

Yorklyn is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.9923200, -76.6463500
Altitude132
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Yorklyn (-76.64635, 39.99232)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 224 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 38m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 19m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 44m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.91 gal
18.59 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.23
9.82 gal · 37.18 L
Estimated CO2
43.6 kg one way
Round trip: 87.3 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $21.61 $43.23
Mid-grade $4.82 $23.68 $47.36
Premium $5.27 $25.90 $51.79
Diesel $6.58 $32.32 $64.64

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 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Yorklyn. The current time is 12:54:54.

Distance to Other Cities

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