How far is Milroy, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Milroy, PA to Scranton, PA is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.2 miles (179 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m 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
151.43 mi
02h 42m
Flight
111.23 mi
179 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.23 mi
Kilometers
179 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.43 mi
Kilometers
243.7 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Return by in Milroy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Milroy
2026-04-22T23:30
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:13 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:42 AM to 12:42 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:06 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Milroy
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 Milroy
70.8 mi
01h 21m
To Scranton
80.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph W
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 Milroy and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Milroy and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Main Street

    130 m · 12 sec · North Main Street

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on Main Street

    77 m · 7 sec · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Hill Street

    2909 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Old US Route 322

    1614 ft · 37 sec · Old US Route 322

  5. 5

    Turn right onto West Colonial Drive

    1494 ft · 30 sec · West Colonial Drive

  6. 6

    Take the ramp straight

    2745 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    7.2 mi · 9 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 522 North: Selinsgrove

    1297 ft · 33 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto South Walnut Street

    31.2 mi · 37 min · South Walnut Street

  10. 10

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

    10.4 mi · 12 min · South Main Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Susquehanna Trail

    3271 ft · 1 min · Susquehanna Trail

  12. 12

    Continue on North Susquehanna Trail

    3.2 mi · 6 min · North Susquehanna Trail

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Susquehanna Trail

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail

  14. 14

    Continue on Water Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Water Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Point Township Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive

  16. 16

    Continue on Northumberland Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Continental Boulevard

    2.6 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    1405 ft · 34 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  20. 20

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  24. 24

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Milroy and 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
28 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 23%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 22%
South Walnut Street
31.2 mi · 21%
South Main Street
10.4 mi · 7%
Point Township Drive
8.13 mi · 5%
West Colonial Drive
7.96 mi · 5%
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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 24m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.2 mi
111.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Danville
01h 21m from Milroy
Leave By
1:06 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Milroy and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Milroy to Scranton?

The road trip is about 151.4 miles (243.7 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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 70.8 miles from Milroy and 80.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 111.2 miles (179 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.2 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 1:06 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Milroy and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near 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 Milroy and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 111.23 mi (179 km).

Milroy

#1 Milroy

Small city in Redwood County, Minnesota

Population1,498
Coordinates40.7139600, -77.5905500
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North Main Street (-77.590526, 40.713991)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.34 gal
20.23 L · about $21.82
Round trip
$43.64
10.68 gal · 40.46 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 94.9 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.82 $43.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.56 $49.12
Premium $4.95 $26.45 $52.91
Diesel $5.98 $31.93 $63.87

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 Milroy and Scranton. The current time is 23:30:37.

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.