How far is Denver, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Denver, PA to Scranton, PA is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 30m 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 15m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Denver and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Denver and Scranton.
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Start on Main Street
775 ft · 25 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto North 6th Street
1.2 km · 2 min · North 6th Street
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Continue on South Ridge Road
3.4 mi · 7 min · South Ridge Road
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Continue on Fritztown Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Fritztown Road
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Continue on Columbia Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Columbia Avenue
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
1096 ft · 29 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn slight left onto Mull Avenue
1924 ft · 32 sec · Mull Avenue
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Continue on Van Reed Road
2.6 mi · 4 min · Van Reed Road
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Continue on Spring Ridge Drive
746 ft · 19 sec · Spring Ridge Drive
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Take the ramp left toward US 222 North: Allentown
751 ft · 18 sec
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Merge slight left
4.5 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Pottsville
1526 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Pottsville Pike
2.9 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on South 4th Street
1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
1662 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 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 Denver 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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 11m
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 Denver 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 Denver to Scranton?
The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 02h 15m 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 57.4 miles from Denver and 50 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.5 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 2:00 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Denver 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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mahanoy City.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Denver and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 84.92 mi (136.67 km).
#1 Denver
Borough in northeastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,831 |
| Coordinates | 40.2331500, -76.1371700 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| 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: 173 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 47m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 32m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 20m |
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 | $15.49 | $30.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.43 | $34.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.78 | $37.55 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.66 | $45.33 |
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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