How far is Delaware, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Delaware, PA to Scranton, PA is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 14m 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
57.21 mi
01h 07m
Flight
42.81 mi
68.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
42.81 mi
Kilometers
68.9 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.21 mi
Kilometers
92.07 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:52 AM EDT
Return by in Delaware
Thu, Apr 16, 5:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Delaware
2026-04-16T03:45
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Delaware
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Paupack
PA

Human settlement in United States of America

From Delaware
28.6 mi
00h 33m
To Scranton
28.6 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    4.9 mi · 9 min

  2. 2

    Turn left onto PA-739

    14.2 mi · 27 min · PA-739

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1940 ft · 47 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    33.4 mi · 39 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 South: Wilkes-Barre

    1.2 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward President Biden Expressway

    1159 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Continue on President Biden Expressway

    1.4 km · 2 min · President Biden Expressway

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    941 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
12 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-739
48.1 mi · 84%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.52 mi · 3%
President Biden Expressway
1.26 mi · 2%
I 81 South
1.21 mi · 2%
Biden Street
0.26 mi
Wyoming Avenue
0.03 mi
Longest Stretch

PA-739

Merge slight left

33.4 mi · 00h 39m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.4 mi
42.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Paupack
00h 33m from Delaware
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Delaware and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Delaware to Scranton?

The road trip is about 57.2 miles (92.1 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Paupack is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.6 miles from Delaware and 28.6 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 42.8 miles (68.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.25 one way or $16.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Delaware and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Paupack

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Poughkeepsie station

110 mi away
41 Main St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Delaware and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 42.81 mi (68.9 km).

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#1 Delaware

County in Pennsylvania, United States

Population7,116
Coordinates41.1609300, -74.9093400
Altitude108
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: US 209 (-74.909137, 41.160834)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 92 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.02 gal
7.64 L · about $8.25
Round trip
$16.51
4.04 gal · 15.28 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 35.9 kg / 79 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.25 $16.51
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.29 $18.58
Premium $4.95 $10.01 $20.01
Diesel $5.98 $12.08 $24.16

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Delaware and Scranton. The current time is 03:45:41.

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.