How far is Mechanicsburg, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Mechanicsburg, PA to Scranton, PA is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Mechanicsburg and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Mechanicsburg and Scranton.
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Start on North Market Street
119 m · 18 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
2979 ft · 52 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on East Trindle Road
2.6 mi · 5 min · East Trindle Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 11 North, PA 581 East: Harrisburg, Hershey, York
1539 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
3087 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Mechanicsburg and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Mechanicsburg 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 Mechanicsburg to Scranton?
The road trip is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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 65.6 miles from Mechanicsburg and 68.3 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.4 miles (174.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.4 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 1:58 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.29 one way or $38.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Mechanicsburg and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Gordon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Gordon.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Mechanicsburg and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 108.41 mi (174.47 km).
#1 Mechanicsburg
Borough in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
| Population | 8,999 |
| Coordinates | 40.2142600, -77.0085900 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 215 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 20m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.29 | $38.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.71 | $43.41 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.38 | $46.77 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.23 | $56.45 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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