How far is North Towanda, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from North Towanda, PA to Scranton, PA is about 65.6 miles (105.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 35m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 48.5 miles (78 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
65.62 mi
01h 35m
Flight
48.44 mi
77.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
48.44 mi
Kilometers
77.95 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
65.62 mi
Kilometers
105.61 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, 3:31 AM EDT
Return by in North Towanda
Thu, Apr 23, 5:06 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave North Towanda
2026-04-23T01:56
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:31 AM 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 North Towanda
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
Meshoppen
PA

Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

From North Towanda
32.4 mi
00h 47m
To Scranton
33.2 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 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 North Towanda and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between North Towanda and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 16 sec

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Reuter Boulevard

    2380 ft · 1 min · Reuter Boulevard

  3. 3

    Continue on York Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  14. 14

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92

  16. 16

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  17. 17

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway

  19. 19

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  22. 22

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  23. 23

    Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

    1153 ft · 30 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  25. 25

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between North Towanda 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
29 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
44.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
25 mi · 38%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21.8 mi · 33%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 7%
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.89 mi · 4%
Winola Road
2.43 mi · 4%
North Scranton Expressway
2.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
+17.1 mi
48.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meshoppen
00h 47m from North Towanda
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving North Towanda 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 North Towanda to Scranton?

The road trip is about 65.6 miles (105.6 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?

Meshoppen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 32.4 miles from North Towanda and 33.2 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 48.5 miles (78 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.1 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.48 one way or $18.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meshoppen

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

39 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between North Towanda and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 48.44 mi (77.95 km).

North Towanda

#1 North Towanda

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,088
Coordinates41.7878500, -76.4538300
Altitude235
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.453739, 41.787631)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 106 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.32 gal
8.77 L · about $9.48
Round trip
$18.96
4.64 gal · 17.54 L
Estimated CO2
20.6 kg one way
Round trip: 41.2 kg / 91 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.48 $18.96
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.67 $21.34
Premium $4.95 $11.49 $22.99
Diesel $5.98 $13.87 $27.75

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 North Towanda and Scranton. The current time is 01:56:06.

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.