How far is Derry, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Derry, PA to Scranton, PA is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 20m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 40m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 20m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Derry and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Derry and Scranton.
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Start on Crawford Road
811 ft · 40 sec · Crawford Road
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Turn left onto Greenleaf Road
1212 ft · 60 sec · Greenleaf Road
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Turn left onto Washingtonville Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Washingtonville Road
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Turn right onto Danville Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Danville Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Buckhorn Road
6.8 mi · 12 min · Buckhorn Road
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Turn right onto Mall Boulevard
867 ft · 15 sec · Mall Boulevard
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Take the ramp slight right
99 m · 8 sec
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Continue straight
1572 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
27.4 mi · 30 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 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 Derry and Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 00h 40m
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 Derry 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 Derry to Scranton?
The road trip is about 73.3 miles (117.9 km) and usually takes 01h 20m 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?
Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.7 miles from Derry and 36.5 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 54.5 miles (87.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.8 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 3:50 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.54 one way or $21.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Conyngham
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 Conyngham.
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Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 54.52 mi (87.74 km).
#1 Derry
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,495 |
| Coordinates | 41.0759200, -76.6160600 |
| Altitude | 164 |
| 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: 118 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 54m |
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 | $10.54 | $21.08 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.87 | $23.73 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.78 | $25.56 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $15.43 | $30.86 |
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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