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

The driving distance from Mifflin, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 56m 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
127.11 mi
02h 28m
Flight
107.44 mi
172.9 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.44 mi
Kilometers
172.9 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
127.11 mi
Kilometers
204.57 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Return by in Mifflin
Sun, Apr 19, 10:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Mifflin
2026-04-19T05:08
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:37 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:28 AM to 12:28 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Mifflin
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
Danville
PA

Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania

From Mifflin
64.8 mi
01h 14m
To City of Scranton
62.3 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    622 ft · 29 sec · Main Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Tuscarora Street

    114 m · 19 sec · Tuscarora Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Juniata Street

    594 ft · 18 sec · Juniata Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Parker Street

    153 m · 19 sec · Parker Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Wilson Street

    2131 ft · 43 sec · Wilson Street

  6. 6

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward William Penn Highway

    60 m · 3 sec · William Penn Highway

  7. 7

    Exit the roundabout onto William Penn Highway

    1221 ft · 24 sec · William Penn Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on South Main Street

    667 ft · 17 sec · South Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Bridge Street

    113 m · 8 sec · Bridge Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Washington Avenue

    1741 ft · 35 sec · Washington Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Route 35 North

    8.1 mi · 14 min · Route 35 North

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Route 235

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Route 235

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right

    10.2 mi · 12 min

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Trail

    3271 ft · 1 min · Susquehanna Trail

  16. 16

    Continue on North Susquehanna Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Susquehanna Trail

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail

  18. 18

    Continue on Water Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Point Township Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on Northumberland Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  27. 27

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  28. 28

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Mifflin and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
29 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 28%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 26%
South Main Street
10.6 mi · 8%
Route 235
9.09 mi · 7%
Route 35 North
8.14 mi · 6%
Point Township Drive
8.13 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

35.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
107.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 14m from Mifflin
Leave By
1:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Mifflin 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 Mifflin to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 127.1 miles (204.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.8 miles from Mifflin and 62.3 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 107.4 miles (172.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.35 one way or $36.69 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 39.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Mifflin and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Danville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

69 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

77 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

81 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

86 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Mifflin and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 107.44 mi (172.9 km).

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#1 Mifflin

Borough in central Juniata County, Pennsylvania

Population606
Coordinates40.5695200, -77.4027700
Altitude139
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: Main Street (-77.402769, 40.569709)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 205 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 14m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 07m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 48m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.49 gal
16.98 L · about $18.35
Round trip
$36.69
8.98 gal · 33.96 L
Estimated CO2
39.9 kg one way
Round trip: 79.8 kg / 176 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.35 $36.69
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.65 $41.30
Premium $4.95 $22.24 $44.49
Diesel $5.98 $26.85 $53.70

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Mifflin and City of Scranton. The current time is 05:08:51.

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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.