How far is Myerstown, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Myerstown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 150 miles (241.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 11m 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
150.02 mi
02h 35m
Flight
123.58 mi
198.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.58 mi
Kilometers
198.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.02 mi
Kilometers
241.43 km
Drive Time
02h 35m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 35m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Tue, May 5, 3:15 AM EDT
Return by in Myerstown
Tue, May 5, 5:51 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Myerstown
2026-05-05T00:39
Arrive Scranton
Tue, May 5, 3:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 35m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:36 AM to 12:36 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:18 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Myerstown
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
Tremont
PA

Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Myerstown
75.2 mi
01h 17m
To Scranton
74.8 mi
01h 17m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW
Destination
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Goodyear Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Goodyear Road

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Carlisle Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Carlisle Road

  3. 3

    Continue on Yates Street

    2508 ft · 1 min · Yates Street

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto South Baltimore Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · South Baltimore Avenue

  5. 5

    Continue on Holly Pike

    4 mi · 7 min · Holly Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on South Hanover Street

    1650 ft · 40 sec · South Hanover Street

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1135 ft · 29 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    17.6 mi · 22 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  13. 13

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  17. 17

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Myerstown 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
21 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 79%
South Hanover Street
18.1 mi · 12%
Holly Pike
4 mi · 3%
Carlisle Road
3.98 mi · 3%
South Baltimore Avenue
1.69 mi · 1%
Goodyear Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

115 mi · 02h 15m

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 35m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.4 mi
123.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tremont
01h 17m from Myerstown
Leave By
1:18 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Myerstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150 miles (241.4 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Tremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.2 miles from Myerstown and 74.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 1:18 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.61 one way or $43.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Myerstown and Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Tremont

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

58 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

59 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Myerstown and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 123.58 mi (198.88 km).

Myerstown

#1 Myerstown

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population3,258
Coordinates40.0437000, -77.1894300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Goodyear Road (-77.189327, 40.043581)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 241 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 59m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 08m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.29 gal
20.04 L · about $21.61
Round trip
$43.23
10.58 gal · 40.08 L
Estimated CO2
47 kg one way
Round trip: 94 kg / 207 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.61 $43.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.33 $48.66
Premium $4.95 $26.21 $52.41
Diesel $5.98 $31.63 $63.27

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Myerstown and Scranton. The current time is 00:39:54.

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.