How far is Greencastle, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Greencastle, PA to Scranton, PA is about 182.1 miles (293 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 57m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
182.03 mi
02h 58m
Flight
155.62 mi
250.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
155.62 mi
Kilometers
250.45 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
182.03 mi
Kilometers
292.95 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM EDT
Return by in Greencastle
Sun, Apr 19, 4:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Greencastle
2026-04-18T22:10
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Greencastle
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
Tower City
PA

City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA

From Greencastle
90.8 mi
01h 29m
To Scranton
91.2 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 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 Greencastle and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Baltimore Street

    3045 ft · 2 min · West Baltimore Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Buchanan Trail East

    1447 ft · 40 sec · Buchanan Trail East

  3. 3

    Turn left onto I 81 North: Chambersburg

    1043 ft · 25 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    59.3 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 65%
I 81 North
59.5 mi · 33%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.74 mi
US 11 North
0.74 mi
West Baltimore Street
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

115 mi · 02h 15m

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
02h 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
155.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tower City
01h 29m from Greencastle
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Rain Showers leaving Greencastle 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 Greencastle to Scranton?

The road trip is about 182.1 miles (293 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Tower City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.8 miles from Greencastle and 91.2 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 155.7 miles (250.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.23 one way or $52.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Tower City

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

46 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Greencastle and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 155.62 mi (250.45 km).

Greencastle

#1 Greencastle

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population3,989
Coordinates39.7903700, -77.7277700
Altitude178
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Baltimore Street (-77.727808, 39.790278)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 293 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 38m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.42 gal
24.31 L · about $26.23
Round trip
$52.46
12.84 gal · 48.62 L
Estimated CO2
57.1 kg one way
Round trip: 114.1 kg / 252 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.23 $52.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.53 $59.05
Premium $4.95 $31.80 $63.61
Diesel $5.98 $38.39 $76.78

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 Greencastle and Scranton. The current time is 22:10:35.

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.