How far is Milton, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Milton, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 83.3 miles (134 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 51m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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 in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Milton and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Milton and City of Scranton.
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Start on Mahoning Street
20 m · 10 sec · Mahoning Street
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Turn left onto South Turbot Avenue
3069 ft · 1 min · South Turbot Avenue
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Turn right onto Broadway Street
2241 ft · 45 sec · Broadway Street
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Continue on Broadway Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Broadway Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2028 ft · 50 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
44.1 mi · 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 Milton and City of 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
44.1 mi · 00h 48m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Milton 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 Milton to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 83.3 miles (134 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?
Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 41.1 miles from Milton and 42.1 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 67.2 miles (108.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 3:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.12 one way or $26.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Milton and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Conyngham
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 Conyngham.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Milton and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 67.2 mi (108.14 km).
#1 Milton
Situated in Northumberland County at an elevation of 499 feet, this borough is located along the eastern bank of the West Branch Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 41.0120300, -76.8477400 |
| Altitude | 152 |
| 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: 134 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 23m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 11m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 02m |
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 | $13.12 | $26.25 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $14.48 | $28.96 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $15.60 | $31.19 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $19.26 | $38.51 |
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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