How far is Glen Lyon, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Glen Lyon, PA to Scranton, PA is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 39m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 18m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 39m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Glen Lyon and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Glen Lyon and Scranton.
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Start on North Market Street
80 m · 17 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on West Kirmar Avenue
2.6 mi · 5 min · West Kirmar Avenue
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Continue on West Kirmar Avenue
155 m · 19 sec · West Kirmar Avenue
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Turn left onto Robert Street
114 m · 9 sec · Robert Street
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Turn right onto East Kirmar Avenue
2255 ft · 57 sec · East Kirmar Avenue
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Continue on Middle Road
3121 ft · 1 min · Middle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middle Road
40 m · 3 sec · Middle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road
1402 ft · 35 sec · Middle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middle Road
35 m · 3 sec · Middle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road
1042 ft · 26 sec · Middle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middle Road
38 m · 3 sec · Middle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road
876 ft · 21 sec · Middle Road
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Continue on South Valley Parkway
1029 ft · 22 sec · South Valley Parkway
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Turn right onto South Main Street
1.8 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Take the ramp right
1828 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto South Cross Valley Expressway
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Cross Valley Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 24 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 Glen Lyon and Scranton.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
19.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Glen Lyon 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 Glen Lyon to Scranton?
The road trip is about 31.4 miles (50.6 km) and usually takes 00h 39m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Glen Lyon and 15.9 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.7 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 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:12 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Glen Lyon and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Plains
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 Plains.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Glen Lyon and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 26.72 mi (43 km).
#1 Glen Lyon
Census-designated place in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 41.1750800, -76.0746500 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| 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: 51 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 47m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.10 | $10.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.50 | $11.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.64 | $13.28 |
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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