How far is Morrisville, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Morrisville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 135.5 miles (218 km), with a travel time of about 02h 16m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 32m 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
135.47 mi
02h 16m
Flight
94.61 mi
152.26 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.61 mi
Kilometers
152.26 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.47 mi
Kilometers
218.02 km
Drive Time
02h 16m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 16m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM EDT
Return by in Morrisville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Morrisville
2026-04-18T23:42
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 16m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Morrisville
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
Chapman
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Morrisville
67.5 mi
01h 08m
To Scranton
67.9 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hamilton Boulevard

    856 ft · 44 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  2. 2

    Turn left onto West Trenton Avenue

    1.9 mi · 3 min · West Trenton Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Woolston Drive

    2532 ft · 1 min · Woolston Drive

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 1 South: Philadelphia

    1349 ft · 34 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

    7.9 mi · 11 min · Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway

  6. 6

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    1 mi · 1 min · Lincoln Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 Toll, PATP Toll

    1974 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 Toll West: Harrisburg, Allentown

    872 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    17.1 mi · 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown

    783 ft · 19 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1642 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Morrisville and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 69%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
17.1 mi · 13%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 6%
Martin Luther King Jr. Expressway
7.94 mi · 6%
West Trenton Avenue
1.9 mi · 1%
Lincoln Highway
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.1 mi · 01h 44m

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 16m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+40.9 mi
94.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Chapman
01h 08m from Morrisville
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Morrisville 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 Morrisville to Scranton?

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218 km) and usually takes 02h 16m 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?

Chapman is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.5 miles from Morrisville and 67.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 94.6 miles (152.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 40.9 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 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.53 one way or $39.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Morrisville and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Chapman

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Paoli

62 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

63 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

66 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Morrisville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 94.61 mi (152.26 km).

Morrisville

#1 Morrisville

Town in Wake County, North Carolina, United States

Population8,605
Coordinates40.2115000, -74.7879400
Altitude31
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Hamilton Boulevard (-74.788061, 40.211471)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.1 L · about $19.53
Round trip
$39.06
9.56 gal · 36.2 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.53 $39.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.98 $43.97
Premium $4.95 $23.68 $47.36
Diesel $5.98 $28.58 $57.17

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 Morrisville and Scranton. The current time is 23:42:43.

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.