How far is Muncy, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Muncy, PA to Scranton, PA is about 72.7 miles (117 km), with a travel time of about 01h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 01m 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
72.68 mi
01h 30m
Flight
59.84 mi
96.3 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.84 mi
Kilometers
96.3 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.68 mi
Kilometers
116.97 km
Drive Time
01h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Return by in Muncy
Thu, Apr 23, 4:04 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muncy
2026-04-23T01:02
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:31 AM to 11:31 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muncy
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 Muncy
47.3 mi
00h 45m
To Scranton
25.4 mi
00h 45m

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
1 to 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 Muncy and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North Green Alley

    12 m · 5 sec · North Green Alley

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Water Street

    65 m · 11 sec · East Water Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail Road

    1313 ft · 26 sec · Susquehanna Trail Road

  5. 5

    Take the ramp slight right

    1876 ft · 46 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    10.1 mi · 11 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 80 East: Bloomsburg

    1791 ft · 56 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1765 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    47.4 mi · 52 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  14. 14

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muncy 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
18 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
47.4 mi · 65%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 46%
Susquehanna Trail Road
10.7 mi · 15%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
South Main Street
0.92 mi · 1%
I 80 East
0.67 mi · 1%
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 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.9 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Nescopeck
00h 45m from Muncy
Leave By
3:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Muncy 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 Muncy to Scranton?

The road trip is about 72.7 miles (117 km) and usually takes 01h 30m 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 47.3 miles from Muncy and 25.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.9 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 3:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Muncy 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 Muncy and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 59.84 mi (96.3 km).

Muncy

#1 Muncy

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania

Population2,406
Coordinates41.2056400, -76.7855200
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North Green Alley (-76.78545, 41.205642)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.50 $21.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $4.95 $12.73 $25.46
Diesel $5.98 $15.37 $30.74

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 Muncy and Scranton. The current time is 01:02:34.

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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.