How far is Galeton, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Galeton, PA to Scranton, PA is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Scattered Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Galeton and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Galeton and Scranton.
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Start on Bridge Street
983 ft · 33 sec · Bridge Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Pinecreek Road
3.2 mi · 5 min · Pinecreek Road
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Continue on Pine Creek Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Pine Creek Road
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Continue on Pinecreek Road
2354 ft · 47 sec · Pinecreek Road
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Continue on Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
2719 ft · 1 min · Main Street
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Turn right onto East Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
10.9 mi · 15 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on West Wellsboro Street
1.5 km · 2 min · West Wellsboro Street
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Continue on Sullivan Street
2234 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Sylvania Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Elmira Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Elmira Street
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Turn straight onto Roosevelt Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.4 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1008 ft · 15 sec · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Reuter Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard
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Continue on York Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue
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Continue on Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Golden Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Street
2421 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92
2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Airport Drive
661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive
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Turn straight onto Winola Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
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Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South
1153 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway
2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Continue on Mulberry Street
884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street
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Turn right onto Penn Avenue
526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue
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Turn left onto Linden Street
135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
131 m · 15 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 Galeton and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Scattered Rain Showers leaving Galeton 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 Galeton to Scranton?
The road trip is about 135.3 miles (217.7 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
North Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Galeton and 68.1 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.7 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 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Scattered Rain Showers around Galeton and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near North Towanda
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 North Towanda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Galeton and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 104.61 mi (168.36 km).
#1 Galeton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,068 |
| Coordinates | 41.7331200, -77.6419300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| 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: 218 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 30m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 15m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $19.49 | $38.98 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.94 | $43.87 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.63 | $47.26 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.52 | $57.05 |
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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