How far is Montgomery, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Montgomery, PA to Scranton, PA is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 10m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
94.67 mi
01h 35m
Flight
65.05 mi
104.69 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
65.05 mi
Kilometers
104.69 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.67 mi
Kilometers
152.36 km
Drive Time
01h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 PM EDT
Return by in Montgomery
Thu, Apr 23, 10:37 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Montgomery
2026-04-23T19:27
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Montgomery
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
Nescopeck
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Montgomery
47.2 mi
00h 47m
To Scranton
47.5 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Montgomery and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West Houston Avenue

    11 m · 4 sec · West Houston Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    128 m · 15 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Montgomery Street

    538 ft · 13 sec · Montgomery Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto 2nd Street

    1.1 mi · 2 min · 2nd Street

  5. 5

    Turn slight left

    4.8 mi · 8 min

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1315 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.1 mi · 6 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1791 ft · 56 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1765 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    47.4 mi · 52 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  15. 15

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Montgomery 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
19 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
47.4 mi · 50%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 35%
2nd Street
6.48 mi · 7%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.67 mi · 1%
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

47.4 mi · 00h 52m

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
01h 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.6 mi
65.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nescopeck
00h 47m from Montgomery
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.7 miles (152.4 km) and usually takes 01h 35m 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?

Nescopeck is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.2 miles from Montgomery and 47.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 65.1 miles (104.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.6 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.65 one way or $27.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Montgomery and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Nescopeck

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

35 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

44 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Scranton, PA

61 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

104 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Montgomery and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 65.05 mi (104.69 km).

Montgomery

#1 Montgomery

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population1,502
Coordinates41.1703600, -76.8769100
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Houston Avenue (-76.87692, 41.170376)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 152 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.34 gal
12.65 L · about $13.65
Round trip
$27.29
6.68 gal · 25.3 L
Estimated CO2
29.7 kg one way
Round trip: 59.4 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.65 $27.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.36 $30.72
Premium $4.95 $16.55 $33.09
Diesel $5.98 $19.97 $39.95

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 Montgomery and Scranton. The current time is 19:27:05.

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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.