How far is Milton, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Milton, PA to Scranton, PA is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 188 miles (302.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 54m 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
Driving Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 57m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and Scranton.
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Start on the route
1037 ft · 23 sec
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Turn right onto Fairview Road
2.5 mi · 6 min · Fairview Road
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Turn right onto Porter Road
5.9 mi · 11 min · Porter Road
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Turn right
5 mi · 9 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Main Street
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Continue on West Mahoning Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · West Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto Hampton Avenue
1095 ft · 14 sec · Hampton Avenue
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Continue on Ridge Avenue
13.4 mi · 17 min · Ridge Avenue
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Turn left onto Sykes Street
1 mi · 1 min · Sykes Street
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Continue on Blinker Parkway
2.8 mi · 3 min · Blinker Parkway
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Continue on Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
159 m · 11 sec · Buffalo-Pittsburgh Highway
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Turn left
2.7 mi · 4 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East DuBois Avenue
1.4 mi · 2 min · East DuBois Avenue
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Continue on Bee Line Highway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Bee Line Highway
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Take the ramp left
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
158.5 mi · 2 hr 51 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
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 Milton and Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
159 mi · 02h 51m
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Milton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Milton to Scranton?
The road trip is about 241.8 miles (389.2 km) and usually takes 03h 57m 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?
Mill Hall is a useful midpoint, sitting about 116.5 miles from Milton and 125.3 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 188 miles (302.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 53.8 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 9:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.85 one way or $69.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 75.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Milton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Mill Hall
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 Mill Hall.
Lewistown
Tyrone
Huntingdon
Altoona Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 187.94 mi (302.46 km).
#1 Milton
Borough in northwestern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 6,550 |
| Coordinates | 40.9097900, -79.2167000 |
| Altitude | 367 |
| 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: 389 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 08h 03m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 06h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 04h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 04h 01m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 03h 01m |
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 | $34.85 | $69.71 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $39.23 | $78.46 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $42.26 | $84.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $51.01 | $102.02 |
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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