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

The driving distance from Duncansville, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 159.7 miles (257 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 19m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
193.29 mi
03h 09m
Flight
159.67 mi
256.96 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
159.67 mi
Kilometers
256.96 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
193.29 mi
Kilometers
311.07 km
Drive Time
03h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Return by in Duncansville
Sun, Apr 19, 8:26 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Duncansville
2026-04-19T02:06
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:10 AM to 11:10 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:40 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Duncansville
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Carroll
PA

Township in southern Perry County, Pennsylvania

From Duncansville
96.3 mi
01h 34m
To City of Scranton
97 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
50°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 to 17 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on 3rd Avenue

    1.5 km · 2 min · 3rd Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Plank Road

    2.6 mi · 5 min · Plank Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 99 North, US 220 North: Tyrone

    2088 ft · 51 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    38.6 mi · 42 min

  5. 5

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Duncansville 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
14 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 51%
I 99 North
55.3 mi · 29%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 17%
Plank Road
2.57 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi
3rd Avenue
0.93 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 09m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.6 mi
159.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Carroll
01h 34m from Duncansville
Leave By
10:40 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny leaving Duncansville and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 193.3 miles (311.1 km) and usually takes 03h 09m 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?

Carroll is a useful midpoint, sitting about 96.3 miles from Duncansville and 97 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 159.7 miles (257 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:40 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $27.87 one way or $55.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 60.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely then Partly Sunny around Duncansville and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Carroll

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

60 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Huntingdon

92 mi away
Fourth and Allegheny Sts.
RAIL

Tyrone

96 mi away
Pennsylvania Ave and West 10th St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Duncansville and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 159.67 mi (256.96 km).

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#1 Duncansville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,148
Coordinates40.4234100, -78.4339000
Altitude316
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: 3rd Avenue (-78.433848, 40.423303)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 311 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.82 gal
25.82 L · about $27.87
Round trip
$55.73
13.64 gal · 51.64 L
Estimated CO2
60.6 kg one way
Round trip: 121.2 kg / 267 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $27.87 $55.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $31.37 $62.73
Premium $4.95 $33.79 $67.57
Diesel $5.98 $40.78 $81.57

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Duncansville and City of Scranton. The current time is 02:06:52.

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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.