How far is Covington, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Covington, PA to Scranton, PA is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Covington and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Covington and Scranton.
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Start on State Road
33 m · 5 sec · State Road
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Turn right onto Williamson Road
1.6 km · 2 min · Williamson Road
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Continue on South Main Street
3.6 mi · 7 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto East Wellsboro Street
818 ft · 28 sec · East Wellsboro Street
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Continue on Sullivan Street
2234 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Sylvania Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Elmira Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Elmira Street
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1008 ft · 15 sec · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Reuter Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard
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Continue on York Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Golden Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Street
2421 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92
2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Airport Drive
661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive
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Turn straight onto Winola Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
1153 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Covington and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Covington and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Covington to Scranton?
The road trip is about 104.3 miles (167.8 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Asylum is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Covington and 51.4 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 76.6 miles (123.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.7 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 1:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Covington and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Asylum
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Asylum.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Covington and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 76.59 mi (123.26 km).
#1 Covington
Township in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,011 |
| Coordinates | 41.7448000, -77.0771900 |
| Altitude | 364 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 168 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 05m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 44m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 29m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $15.04 | $30.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.92 | $33.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.23 | $36.46 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.01 | $44.01 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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