How far is Duncannon, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Duncannon, PA to Scranton, PA is about 118.7 miles (191 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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 14m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Duncannon and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Duncannon and Scranton.
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Start on North Market Street
2173 ft · 1 min · North Market Street
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Continue on Newport Road
2112 ft · 51 sec · Newport Road
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Merge slight left
1148 ft · 22 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 147 North: Halifax
1265 ft · 40 sec
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Continue straight
6 mi · 9 min
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Turn left onto Peters Mountain Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Peters Mountain Road
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Continue on South 4th Street
1613 ft · 30 sec · South 4th Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Armstrong Street
620 ft · 11 sec · Armstrong Street
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Continue on Armstrong Terrace
123 m · 7 sec · Armstrong Terrace
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Continue on Armstrong Valley Road
8.8 mi · 13 min · Armstrong Valley Road
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Turn right onto East Main Street
21 mi · 32 min · East Main Street
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Take the ramp left
2321 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
76.6 mi · 1 hr 30 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 Duncannon and Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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 Duncannon 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 Duncannon to Scranton?
The road trip is about 118.7 miles (191 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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 58.8 miles from Duncannon and 60 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.2 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 $17.12 one way or $34.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Duncannon and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Gilberton
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 Gilberton.
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Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Duncannon and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 99.54 mi (160.2 km).
#1 Duncannon
Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,481 |
| Coordinates | 40.3981400, -77.0230300 |
| Altitude | 107 |
| 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: 191 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $17.12 | $34.24 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.27 | $38.54 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $20.76 | $41.51 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.06 | $50.11 |
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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