How far is Marion, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Marion, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 46m 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
176.62 mi
02h 53m
Flight
150.86 mi
242.78 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
150.86 mi
Kilometers
242.78 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
176.62 mi
Kilometers
284.25 km
Drive Time
02h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Return by in Marion
Thu, Apr 23, 4:56 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Marion
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:02 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:53 AM to 12:53 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Marion
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
Pine Grove
PA

Human settlement

From Marion
87.9 mi
01h 26m
To City of Scranton
88.7 mi
01h 26m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Marion and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Marion and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Colorado Street

    1812 ft · 55 sec · Colorado Street

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Swamp Fox Road

    1019 ft · 24 sec · Swamp Fox Road

  3. 3

    Take the ramp left

    1050 ft · 26 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    54.4 mi · 1 hr 5 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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Marion and City of 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
14 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 67%
Swamp Fox Road
54.8 mi · 31%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.74 mi
US 11 North
0.74 mi
Colorado Street
0.34 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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.7 mi
150.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Grove
01h 26m from Marion
Leave By
12:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Marion and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Marion to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 176.6 miles (284.2 km) and usually takes 02h 53m 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?

Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.9 miles from Marion and 88.7 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.7 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 12:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.46 one way or $50.91 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Marion and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

49 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

50 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

53 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Marion and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 150.86 mi (242.78 km).

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#1 Marion

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,269
Coordinates39.8573100, -77.6952700
Altitude193
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: Colorado Street (-77.695386, 39.857147)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 284 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 31m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.23 gal
23.59 L · about $25.46
Round trip
$50.91
12.46 gal · 47.18 L
Estimated CO2
55.4 kg one way
Round trip: 110.7 kg / 244 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.46 $50.91
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.65 $57.30
Premium $4.95 $30.86 $61.73
Diesel $5.98 $37.26 $74.51

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 Marion and City of Scranton. The current time is 23:09:39.

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.