How far is Cornwall, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Cornwall, PA to Scranton, PA is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.76 mi
02h 03m
Flight
87.5 mi
140.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
87.5 mi
Kilometers
140.81 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.76 mi
Kilometers
186.29 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:32 AM EDT
Return by in Cornwall
Fri, Apr 17, 1:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Cornwall
2026-04-17T09:29
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 11:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Cornwall
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
Mahanoy City
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Cornwall
55.1 mi
01h 01m
To Scranton
60.7 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Cornwall and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Cornwall and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Hillcrest Road

    761 ft · 36 sec · Hillcrest Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Manor Road

    122 m · 23 sec · Manor Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Boyd Street

    799 ft · 29 sec · Boyd Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Freeman Road

    108 m · 13 sec · Freeman Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Cornwall Road

    3.9 mi · 8 min · Cornwall Road

  6. 6

    Continue on South 9th Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · South 9th Street

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Willow Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Willow Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North 16th Street

    1597 ft · 33 sec · North 16th Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lehman Street

    2405 ft · 50 sec · Lehman Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 22nd Street

    2802 ft · 1 min · North 22nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Ebenezer Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Ebenezer Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Fisher Avenue

    96 m · 6 sec · Fisher Avenue

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  17. 17

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Cornwall and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
21 steps
13 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fisher Avenue
93.5 mi · 81%
Ebenezer Road
7.78 mi · 7%
Cornwall Road
3.93 mi · 3%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Willow Street
0.74 mi · 1%
South 9th Street
0.67 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fisher Avenue

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 50m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.3 mi
87.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahanoy City
01h 01m from Cornwall
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Cornwall and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Cornwall to Scranton?

The road trip is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.1 miles from Cornwall and 60.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 87.5 miles (140.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Cornwall and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

77 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

84 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Cornwall and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 87.5 mi (140.81 km).

Cornwall

#1 Cornwall

Borough in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population4,382
Coordinates40.2737000, -76.4060700
Altitude189
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Hillcrest Road (-76.406171, 40.273658)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.46 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.16 gal · 30.92 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.76 $37.53
Premium $4.95 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.98 $24.40 $48.80

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Cornwall and Scranton. The current time is 09:29:34.

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.