How far is Drumore, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Drumore, PA to Scranton, PA is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 00m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
157.54 mi
03h 00m
Flight
116.1 mi
186.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
116.1 mi
Kilometers
186.84 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.54 mi
Kilometers
253.53 km
Drive Time
03h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Return by in Drumore
Thu, Apr 23, 4:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Drumore
2026-04-22T22:10
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
11:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Drumore
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
Schuylkill Haven
PA

Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Drumore
71.1 mi
01h 30m
To Scranton
86.4 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Fishing Creek Road

    139 m · 20 sec · Fishing Creek Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Susquehannock Drive

    1.8 mi · 7 min · Susquehannock Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Park Drive

    1136 ft · 50 sec · Park Drive

  4. 4

    Continue on Glen Dale Road

    2681 ft · 2 min · Glen Dale Road

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Fern Glen Drive

    1338 ft · 1 min · Fern Glen Drive

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Furniss Road

    683 ft · 19 sec · Furniss Road

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto Susquehannock Drive

    2.8 mi · 7 min · Susquehannock Drive

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto Holtwood Road

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Holtwood Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Lancaster Pike

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Lancaster Pike

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on Lancaster Pike

    1959 ft · 30 sec · Lancaster Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on Willow Street Pike

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Willow Street Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Highland Avenue

    942 ft · 32 sec · Highland Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on South Queen Street

    1.8 mi · 6 min · South Queen Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    569 ft · 19 sec · East Liberty Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto North Duke Street

    149 m · 19 sec · North Duke Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    6.1 mi · 11 min · Lititz Pike

  17. 17

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  19. 19

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  21. 21

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

    847 ft · 26 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  29. 29

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Route 61 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  32. 32

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  33. 33

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  34. 34

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  35. 35

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  36. 36

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  37. 37

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  38. 38

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  39. 39

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  40. 40

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  41. 41

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  42. 42

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  43. 43

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  44. 44

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Drumore 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
44 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
59.9 mi · 38%
Lititz Pike
6.13 mi · 4%
Willow Street Pike
6.1 mi · 4%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 4%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 4%
South College Street
5.49 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
03h 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
06h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.4 mi
116.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schuylkill Haven
01h 30m from Drumore
Leave By
12:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Drumore 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 Drumore to Scranton?

The road trip is about 157.5 miles (253.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?

Schuylkill Haven is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.1 miles from Drumore and 86.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 116.1 miles (186.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.4 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 12:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.72 one way or $45.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Schuylkill Haven

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

63 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Mount Joy

64 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Lancaster station

65 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

66 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Drumore and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 116.1 mi (186.84 km).

Drumore

#1 Drumore

Township in southern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,682
Coordinates39.7917700, -76.2649600
Altitude36
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Fishing Creek Road (-76.264763, 39.791687)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.56 gal
21.04 L · about $22.72
Round trip
$45.44
11.12 gal · 42.08 L
Estimated CO2
49.4 kg one way
Round trip: 98.8 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.72 $45.44
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.57 $51.14
Premium $4.95 $27.54 $55.09
Diesel $5.98 $33.25 $66.50

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Drumore and Scranton. The current time is 22:10:16.

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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.