How far is Derry, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Derry, PA to Scranton, PA is about 249.7 miles (401.9 km), with a travel time of about 04h 08m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 16m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 04h 08m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Census-designated place in Centre County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers
Chance Light Rain
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 East 1st Avenue
75 m · 16 sec · East 1st Avenue
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Turn left onto South Chestnut Street
115 m · 19 sec · South Chestnut Street
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Turn right onto West 2nd Avenue
113 m · 20 sec · West 2nd Avenue
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Turn right onto Y Street
974 ft · 28 sec · Y Street
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Continue on Leo Street
641 ft · 18 sec · Leo Street
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Turn right onto West Owens Avenue
838 ft · 24 sec · West Owens Avenue
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Continue on 4th Street
8 mi · 14 min · 4th Street
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Take the ramp straight toward US 22 East, US 119 North
892 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
17.3 mi · 24 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 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.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers leaving Derry and Chance Light Rain 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 249.7 miles (401.9 km) and usually takes 04h 08m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Snydertown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 124.5 miles from Derry and 125.3 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 203.9 miles (328.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 8:44 AM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $38.78 one way or $77.56 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 78.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Snow Showers then Chance Rain Showers around Derry and Chance Light Rain near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Snydertown
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 Snydertown.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Derry and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 203.9 mi (328.15 km).
#1 Derry
Situated in the foothills of the Chestnut Ridge within southwestern Pennsylvania, this borough is positioned in eastern Westmoreland County.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3339600, -79.2997600 |
| Altitude | 360 |
| 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: 402 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 19m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 06m |
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 | $4.40 | $38.78 | $77.56 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $42.49 | $84.98 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $46.46 | $92.93 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $57.99 | $115.97 |
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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