How far is Penn Wynne, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Penn Wynne, PA to Scranton, PA is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 06m 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
121.51 mi
02h 03m
Flight
100.41 mi
161.59 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
100.41 mi
Kilometers
161.59 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
121.51 mi
Kilometers
195.55 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Return by in Penn Wynne
Sun, Apr 19, 5:08 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Penn Wynne
2026-04-19T01:01
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:05 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:24 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Penn Wynne
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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Penn Wynne
59.3 mi
01h 01m
To Scranton
62.3 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Penn Wynne and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Drayton Lane

    46 m · 9 sec · Drayton Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Haverford Road

    3.4 mi · 8 min · Haverford Road

  3. 3

    Continue on County Line Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · County Line Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Lancaster Avenue

    1.5 mi · 5 min · East Lancaster Avenue

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Plymouth Meeting

    1884 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Mid-County Expressway

    6.2 mi · 9 min · Mid-County Expressway

  7. 7

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.9 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  8. 8

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  15. 15

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  16. 16

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Penn Wynne 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
19 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.9 mi · 78%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 7%
Mid-County Expressway
6.23 mi · 5%
Haverford Road
3.4 mi · 3%
East Lancaster Avenue
1.52 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.9 mi · 01h 45m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
100.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 01m from Penn Wynne
Leave By
2:24 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Penn Wynne and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Penn Wynne to Scranton?

The road trip is about 121.5 miles (195.5 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 59.3 miles from Penn Wynne and 62.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 100.4 miles (161.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:24 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.53 one way or $35.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Penn Wynne and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Penn Wynne and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 100.41 mi (161.59 km).

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#1 Penn Wynne

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,697
Coordinates39.9862200, -75.2754600
Altitude66
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Drayton Lane (-75.275778, 39.986466)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 196 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 02m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 25m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 44m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.29 gal
16.23 L · about $17.53
Round trip
$35.06
8.58 gal · 32.46 L
Estimated CO2
38.1 kg one way
Round trip: 76.3 kg / 168 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.53 $35.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.73 $39.46
Premium $4.95 $21.25 $42.51
Diesel $5.98 $25.65 $51.31

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 Penn Wynne and Scranton. The current time is 01:01:54.

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.