How far is Jersey Shore, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Jersey Shore, PA to Scranton, PA is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 04m 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
112.72 mi
02h 02m
Flight
84.25 mi
135.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.25 mi
Kilometers
135.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.72 mi
Kilometers
181.41 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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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 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM EDT
Return by in Jersey Shore
Wed, Apr 15, 10:41 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Jersey Shore
2026-04-15T06:37
Arrive Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 8:39 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:02 AM to 12:02 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Jersey Shore
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
Espy
PA

CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Jersey Shore
58.3 mi
01h 01m
To Scranton
54.4 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW
Destination
80°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Jersey Shore and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Mount Pleasant Avenue

    782 ft · 37 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Allegheny Street

    2929 ft · 60 sec · Allegheny Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    1 km · 56 sec · North Main Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right

    1430 ft · 35 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    13.6 mi · 16 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South: Lewisburg

    949 ft · 23 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight right

    48 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto Market Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Market Street

  9. 9

    Turn slight left onto Montgomery Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  11. 11

    Continue on Westbranch Highway

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1864 ft · 59 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2393 ft · 58 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    49 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Jersey Shore and 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
23 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
49 mi · 43%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 29%
Susquehanna Beltway
13.6 mi · 12%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 10%
Westbranch Highway
2.91 mi · 3%
Montgomery Pike
1.27 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

49 mi · 00h 53m

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 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.4 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Espy
01h 01m from Jersey Shore
Leave By
2:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Jersey Shore and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Jersey Shore to Scranton?

The road trip is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m 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?

Espy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Jersey Shore and 54.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.4 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 2:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Jersey Shore and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Espy

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

76 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Jersey Shore and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 84.25 mi (135.58 km).

Jersey Shore

#1 Jersey Shore

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,132
Coordinates41.2020200, -77.2644200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Mount Pleasant Avenue (-77.264473, 41.202026)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 181 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.06 L · about $16.26
Round trip
$32.52
7.96 gal · 30.12 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.26 $32.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.30 $36.61
Premium $4.95 $19.72 $39.43
Diesel $5.98 $23.80 $47.60

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Jersey Shore and Scranton. The current time is 06:37:38.

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.