How far is Elizabethville, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Elizabethville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 40m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
100.07 mi
01h 50m
Flight
84.33 mi
135.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.33 mi
Kilometers
135.72 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.07 mi
Kilometers
161.05 km
Drive Time
01h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 AM EDT
Return by in Elizabethville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elizabethville
2026-04-18T22:10
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elizabethville
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
Delano
PA

Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Elizabethville
49.9 mi
00h 55m
To Scranton
50.2 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SE
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Main Street

    21 mi · 32 min · West Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    2321 ft · 57 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    76.6 mi · 1 hr 30 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  10. 10

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elizabethville and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
10 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
West Main Street
98.1 mi · 98%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Biden Street
0.18 mi
PA 307
0.16 mi
Adams Avenue
0.11 mi
Longest Stretch

West 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
01h 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
00h 55m from Elizabethville
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Elizabethville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Elizabethville to Scranton?

The road trip is about 100.1 miles (161.1 km) and usually takes 01h 50m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.9 miles from Elizabethville and 50.2 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.42 one way or $28.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

48 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

89 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elizabethville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 84.33 mi (135.72 km).

Elizabethville

#1 Elizabethville

Borough in northern Dauhpin County, Pennsylvania

Population1,492
Coordinates40.5489700, -76.8119200
Altitude206
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Main Street (-76.811887, 40.548905)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 161 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 20m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 30m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.53 gal
13.37 L · about $14.42
Round trip
$28.85
7.06 gal · 26.74 L
Estimated CO2
31.4 kg one way
Round trip: 62.7 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.42 $28.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.23 $32.47
Premium $4.95 $17.49 $34.98
Diesel $5.98 $21.11 $42.22

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 Elizabethville and Scranton. The current time is 22:10:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.