How far is Midland, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Midland, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km), with a travel time of about 05h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 05h 25m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Midland and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Midland and City of Scranton.
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Start on 12th Street
15 m · 11 sec · 12th Street
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Turn left onto Midland Avenue
1338 ft · 23 sec · Midland Avenue
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Continue on Midland Beaver Road
6.2 mi · 12 min · Midland Beaver Road
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Continue on State Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · State Street
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Take the ramp left
1311 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto Beaver Valley Expressway
28.3 mi · 31 min · Beaver Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 18
1835 ft · 46 sec
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Turn right onto Mitchell Road
140 m · 10 sec · Mitchell Road
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Turn left onto Glen Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · Glen Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Wilmington Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Wilmington Road
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Turn right
2.4 mi · 4 min
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Turn right onto Beechwood Road
807 ft · 44 sec · Beechwood Road
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Turn left onto South Market Street
1.2 km · 2 min · South Market Street
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Continue on Mercer-New Wilmington Road
6.3 mi · 9 min · Mercer-New Wilmington Road
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Turn right onto Steingrabe Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Steingrabe Road
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Turn right onto South Erie Street
566 ft · 11 sec · South Erie Street
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Continue on Perry Highway
963 ft · 24 sec · Perry Highway
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Take the ramp left toward I 80 East: Clarion
1120 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
244.4 mi · 4 hr 23 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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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
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Midland and City of Scranton.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
244 mi · 04h 23m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Midland and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Midland to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 335.9 miles (540.6 km) and usually takes 05h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Wallaceton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 164 miles from Midland and 171.9 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 254.9 miles (410.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 81 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:10 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $48.42 one way or $96.84 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 105.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Midland and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Wallaceton
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 Wallaceton.
Tyrone
Altoona Transportation Center
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midland and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 254.87 mi (410.17 km).
#1 Midland
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,440 |
| Coordinates | 40.6325700, -80.4464500 |
| Altitude | 238 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 541 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 11m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 35m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 47m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 11m |
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 | $48.42 | $96.84 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $54.50 | $109.00 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $58.70 | $117.41 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $70.86 | $141.73 |
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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