How far is Duncannon, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Duncannon, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
118.57 mi
02h 13m
Flight
99.31 mi
159.83 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.31 mi
Kilometers
159.83 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
118.57 mi
Kilometers
190.82 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Tue, May 5, 8:32 AM EDT
Return by in Duncannon
Tue, May 5, 10:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncannon
2026-05-05T06:18
Arrive City of Scranton
Tue, May 5, 8:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncannon
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
Gilberton
PA

Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Duncannon
58.5 mi
01h 06m
To City of Scranton
60 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Tuesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 14 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Duncannon and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Duncannon and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Market Street

    2173 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Newport Road

    2112 ft · 51 sec · Newport Road

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    1148 ft · 22 sec

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 147 North: Halifax

    1265 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    6 mi · 9 min

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Peters Mountain Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Peters Mountain Road

  7. 7

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1613 ft · 30 sec · South 4th Street

  8. 8

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Armstrong Street

    620 ft · 11 sec · Armstrong Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Armstrong Terrace

    123 m · 7 sec · Armstrong Terrace

  10. 10

    Continue on Armstrong Valley Road

    8.8 mi · 13 min · Armstrong Valley Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    21 mi · 32 min · East Main Street

  12. 12

    Take the ramp left

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  16. 16

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncannon and City of 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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
East Main Street
98.1 mi · 83%
Armstrong Valley Road
8.79 mi · 7%
PA 147 North
6.23 mi · 5%
Peters Mountain Road
1.24 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Newport Road
0.62 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

East Main Street

Merge slight left

76.6 mi · 01h 30m

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
02h 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.3 mi
99.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilberton
01h 06m from Duncannon
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Duncannon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Duncannon to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 118.6 miles (190.8 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Gilberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.5 miles from Duncannon and 60 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 99.3 miles (159.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.3 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.08 one way or $34.16 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Duncannon and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Gilberton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

57 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

80 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

80 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncannon and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 99.31 mi (159.83 km).

Duncannon

#1 Duncannon

Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population1,481
Coordinates40.3981400, -77.0230300
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: North Market Street (-77.022963, 40.398091)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 191 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 57m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 58m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.18 gal
15.84 L · about $17.08
Round trip
$34.16
8.36 gal · 31.68 L
Estimated CO2
37.1 kg one way
Round trip: 74.3 kg / 164 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.08 $34.16
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.22 $38.45
Premium $4.95 $20.71 $41.42
Diesel $5.98 $25.00 $49.99

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncannon and City of Scranton. The current time is 06:18:12.

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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.