How far is Kennedy, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Kennedy, PA to Scranton, PA is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 44m 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
124.17 mi
02h 52m
Flight
93.09 mi
149.81 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
93.09 mi
Kilometers
149.81 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
124.17 mi
Kilometers
199.83 km
Drive Time
02h 52m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Return by in Kennedy
Thu, Apr 23, 6:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Kennedy
2026-04-23T00:24
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:16 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:52 AM to 12:52 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Kennedy
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
Towanda
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, USA and seat of Bradford County

From Kennedy
61.9 mi
01h 26m
To Scranton
62.3 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kennedyville Road

    3022 ft · 2 min · Kennedyville Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Marrows Road

    1 km · 3 min · Marrows Road

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Burg Road

    1135 ft · 55 sec · Burg Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Martin Road

    2397 ft · 2 min · Martin Road

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Route 660

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Route 660

  6. 6

    Continue on Route 660

    2 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Route 660

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660

  8. 8

    Continue on West Avenue

    1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Main Street

    2719 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto East Avenue

    1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 6

    10.9 mi · 15 min · Route 6

  12. 12

    Continue on West Wellsboro Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · West Wellsboro Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Sullivan Street

    2234 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on Sylvania Road

    5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road

  16. 16

    Continue on West Main Street

    1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Elmira Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · Elmira Street

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Roosevelt Highway

    9.3 mi · 14 min · Roosevelt Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1008 ft · 15 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  22. 22

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Reuter Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard

  24. 24

    Continue on York Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  27. 27

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  31. 31

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  32. 32

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92

  37. 37

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  38. 38

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  39. 39

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway

  40. 40

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  41. 41

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  42. 42

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  43. 43

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  44. 44

    Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

    1153 ft · 30 sec

  45. 45

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  46. 46

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  47. 47

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  48. 48

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  49. 49

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  50. 50

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Kennedy 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
50 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
40.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
50.9 mi · 41%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.1 mi · 19%
Route 6
10.9 mi · 9%
Route 660
6.8 mi · 5%
Sylvania Road
5.18 mi · 4%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31 mi
93.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Towanda
01h 26m from Kennedy
Leave By
12:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Kennedy and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 124.1 miles (199.8 km) and usually takes 02h 52m 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?

Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.9 miles from Kennedy and 62.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 93.1 miles (149.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 31 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 12:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.90 one way or $35.79 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Kennedy and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Towanda

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

74 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

76 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Kennedy and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 93.09 mi (149.81 km).

Kennedy

#1 Kennedy

Township of Pennsylvania

Population8,080
Coordinates41.6800700, -77.4283100
Altitude542
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Kennedyville Road (-77.428311, 41.680089)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 200 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 06m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 04m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 46m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.38 gal
16.59 L · about $17.90
Round trip
$35.79
8.76 gal · 33.18 L
Estimated CO2
38.9 kg one way
Round trip: 77.9 kg / 172 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.90 $35.79
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.14 $40.29
Premium $4.95 $21.70 $43.40
Diesel $5.98 $26.19 $52.38

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Kennedy and Scranton. The current time is 00:24:30.

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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.