How far is Palmyra, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Palmyra, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 47m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmyra and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmyra and City of Scranton.
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Start on North Lincoln Street
936 ft · 46 sec · North Lincoln Street
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Turn left onto East Broad Street
854 ft · 23 sec · East Broad Street
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Turn right onto North Railroad Street
1.4 km · 2 min · North Railroad Street
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Continue on Gravel Hill Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · Gravel Hill Road
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Turn right onto Lindley Murray Road
1.7 mi · 3 min · Lindley Murray Road
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Continue on Shirk's Church Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Shirk's Church Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Jonestown Road
1.4 mi · 3 min · Jonestown Road
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Turn left onto Bellegrove Road
3113 ft · 59 sec · Bellegrove Road
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Take the ramp slight right
2307 ft · 57 sec
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Merge slight left
98.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmyra and City of Scranton.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Bellegrove Road
Merge slight left
98.2 mi · 01h 55m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Cloudy leaving Palmyra and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmyra to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 110.9 miles (178.5 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?
Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.7 miles from Palmyra and 56.2 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.9 miles (144.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:42 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.87 one way or $35.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Palmyra and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mahanoy City.
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmyra and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 89.9 mi (144.68 km).
#1 Palmyra
Borough in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 7,528 |
| Coordinates | 40.3089800, -76.5933000 |
| Altitude | 139 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 178 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 13m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 35m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 23m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.57 | $17.87 | $35.74 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $19.56 | $39.12 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $21.09 | $42.17 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $25.81 | $51.61 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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