How far is Linntown, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Linntown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 05m 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
86.46 mi
01h 32m
Flight
71.32 mi
114.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
71.32 mi
Kilometers
114.78 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
86.46 mi
Kilometers
139.14 km
Drive Time
01h 32m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 AM EDT
Return by in Linntown
Wed, Apr 15, 9:01 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Linntown
2026-04-15T05:55
Arrive Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 7:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:33 AM to 11:33 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Linntown
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
Nescopeck
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Linntown
44.2 mi
00h 46m
To Scranton
42.3 mi
00h 46m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°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 Linntown and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Market Street

    3.1 mi · 6 min · Market Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1972 ft · 48 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 254: Broadway

    1334 ft · 37 sec

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Broadway Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Broadway Road

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right

    2028 ft · 50 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    44.1 mi · 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Linntown 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
16 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
44.1 mi · 51%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 38%
Market Street
6.88 mi · 8%
Broadway Road
2.38 mi · 3%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

44.1 mi · 00h 48m

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
01h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.1 mi
71.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nescopeck
00h 46m from Linntown
Leave By
3:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Linntown 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 Linntown to Scranton?

The road trip is about 86.4 miles (139.1 km) and usually takes 01h 32m 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?

Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from Linntown and 42.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 71.3 miles (114.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.1 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 3:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.46 one way or $24.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

35 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

61 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

104 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Linntown and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 71.32 mi (114.78 km).

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#1 Linntown

Census designated place

Population1,489
Coordinates40.9589700, -76.8991300
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Market Street (-76.8991, 40.958861)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 139 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 09m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 43m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 26m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 14m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.05 gal
11.55 L · about $12.46
Round trip
$24.92
6.1 gal · 23.1 L
Estimated CO2
27.1 kg one way
Round trip: 54.2 kg / 119 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.46 $24.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.03 $28.05
Premium $4.95 $15.11 $30.22
Diesel $5.98 $18.24 $36.48

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 Linntown and Scranton. The current time is 05:55:41.

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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.