How far is Midland, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Midland, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km), with a travel time of about 05h 15m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 31m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 05h 15m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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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 North Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Main Street
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Continue on Hill Church Houston Road
2119 ft · 54 sec · Hill Church Houston Road
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Take the ramp left toward I 79 North
1671 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight left onto Raymond P Shafer Highway
9.2 mi · 13 min · Raymond P Shafer Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 50: Bridgeville
1568 ft · 39 sec
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Turn right onto Millers Run Road
141 m · 18 sec · Millers Run Road
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Turn left onto Washington Pike
64 m · 4 sec · Washington Pike
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Continue on Washington Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Pike
2 mi · 3 min · Washington Pike
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Turn right onto Greentree Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Greentree Road
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Turn left onto Greentree Road
2.3 mi · 4 min · Greentree Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 376 East: Pittsburgh
1809 ft · 44 sec
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Merge slight left onto Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
2.3 mi · 4 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway West
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Keep slight right to continue on Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
14.7 mi · 21 min · Penn-Lincoln Parkway East
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
44.8 mi · 1 hr 6 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on Admiral Peary Highway
13.7 mi · 20 min · Admiral Peary Highway
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Continue on William Penn Highway
16.8 mi · 20 min · William Penn Highway
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Continue on I 99, US 220: Altoona, Bedford
2680 ft · 45 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Altoona
1.4 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
41 mi · 45 min
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Keep slight left
4 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte
12.3 mi · 15 min
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Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport
1283 ft · 31 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 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
99.3 mi · 01h 48m
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Midland and Mostly 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 Midland to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 312.5 miles (502.9 km) and usually takes 05h 15m 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?
Park Forest Village is a useful midpoint, sitting about 151.1 miles from Midland and 161.4 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 250.8 miles (403.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 61.7 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:28 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $49.24 one way or $98.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 98 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Midland and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Park Forest Village
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 Park Forest Village.
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Lewistown
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Midland and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 250.81 mi (403.64 km).
#1 Midland
Situated in southwestern Pennsylvania within Washington County, this community lies at an approximate elevation of 994 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2589600, -80.2181100 |
| Altitude | 303 |
| 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: 503 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 10h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 07h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 12m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 53m |
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 | $4.46 | $49.24 | $98.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $54.32 | $108.65 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $58.51 | $117.03 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $72.25 | $144.49 |
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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