How far is Marietta, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Marietta, PA to Scranton, PA is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m 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
131.43 mi
02h 25m
Flight
104.33 mi
167.91 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.33 mi
Kilometers
167.91 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
131.43 mi
Kilometers
211.52 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 AM EDT
Return by in Marietta
Thu, Apr 16, 6:45 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marietta
2026-04-16T01:54
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:19 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marietta
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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Marietta
65.9 mi
01h 12m
To Scranton
65.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South New Haven Street

    97 m · 16 sec · South New Haven Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Waterford Avenue

    1915 ft · 1 min · North Waterford Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn sharp left onto River Road

    1.6 km · 1 min · River Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Maytown Road

    3071 ft · 52 sec · Maytown Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South River Street

    1.2 km · 1 min · South River Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Center Square

    52 m · 8 sec · North River Street

  7. 7

    Exit the rotary onto North River Street

    154 m · 9 sec · North River Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Maytown Road

    3.9 mi · 7 min · Maytown Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Maytown Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Maytown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Maytown Avenue

    2478 ft · 50 sec · Maytown Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Market Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · South Market Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Linden Avenue

    566 ft · 15 sec · Linden Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto North Hanover Street

    2837 ft · 50 sec · North Hanover Street

  14. 14

    Continue on Hershey Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Hershey Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Elizabethtown Road

    1061 ft · 18 sec · Elizabethtown Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Hershey Road

    4.9 mi · 8 min · Hershey Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Fishburn Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Fishburn Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Cocoa Avenue

    1.3 mi · 4 min · Cocoa Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Park Avenue

    1.1 km · 2 min · Park Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Hersheypark Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Hersheypark Drive

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Laudermilch Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Laudermilch Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Laudermilch Road

    2887 ft · 45 sec · Old Laudermilch Road

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Laudermilch Road

    3.9 mi · 6 min · Laudermilch Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Bow Creek Road

    2174 ft · 46 sec · Bow Creek Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Allentown, Hazleton

    1427 ft · 35 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    103.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  29. 29

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  30. 30

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marietta 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
33 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
103 mi · 78%
Hershey Road
5.62 mi · 4%
Laudermilch Road
5.21 mi · 4%
Maytown Road
5.2 mi · 4%
Fishburn Road
2.04 mi · 2%
Cocoa Avenue
1.32 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

103 mi · 02h 01m

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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.1 mi
104.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 12m from Marietta
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Marietta 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 Marietta to Scranton?

The road trip is about 131.4 miles (211.5 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 65.9 miles from Marietta and 65.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 104.3 miles (167.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.1 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.96 one way or $37.92 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marietta and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 104.33 mi (167.91 km).

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#1 Marietta

Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population2,590
Coordinates40.0570400, -76.5521900
Altitude84
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: South New Haven Street (-76.552193, 40.057039)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 212 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 22m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 11m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 38m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.64 gal
17.56 L · about $18.96
Round trip
$37.92
9.28 gal · 35.12 L
Estimated CO2
41.2 kg one way
Round trip: 82.5 kg / 182 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.96 $37.92
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.34 $42.68
Premium $4.95 $22.99 $45.97
Diesel $5.98 $27.75 $55.49

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Marietta and Scranton. The current time is 01:54:04.

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.