How far is Quincy, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Quincy, PA to Scranton, PA is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
179.41 mi
03h 01m
Flight
149.46 mi
240.54 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.46 mi
Kilometers
240.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
179.41 mi
Kilometers
288.74 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 PM EDT
Return by in Quincy
Thu, Apr 16, 1:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Quincy
2026-04-15T19:56
Arrive Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Quincy
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tower City
PA

City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA

From Quincy
90.7 mi
01h 30m
To Scranton
88.7 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Shoestring Hill Road

    24 m · 6 sec · Shoestring Hill Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Anthony Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anthony Highway

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Manheim Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wayne Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Wayne Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Wayne Avenue

    552 ft · 9 sec · Wayne Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1700 ft · 41 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight right

    50 mi · 1 hr

  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 Quincy 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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 66%
Wayne Avenue
50.4 mi · 28%
Wayne Road
4.76 mi · 3%
Wayne Highway
1.88 mi · 1%
Manheim Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Anthony Highway
1.31 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 longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30 mi
149.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tower City
01h 30m from Quincy
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Quincy and Chance Rain Showers then 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 Quincy to Scranton?

The road trip is about 179.4 miles (288.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Tower City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Quincy and 88.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.86 one way or $51.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Quincy and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Tower City

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

46 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Quincy and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 149.46 mi (240.54 km).

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#1 Quincy

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,451
Coordinates39.8034300, -77.5744400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Shoestring Hill Road (-77.574439, 39.803442)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 289 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 59m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.33 gal
23.97 L · about $25.86
Round trip
$51.73
12.66 gal · 47.94 L
Estimated CO2
56.3 kg one way
Round trip: 112.5 kg / 248 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $25.86 $51.73
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.11 $58.22
Premium $4.95 $31.36 $62.72
Diesel $5.98 $37.85 $75.71

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Quincy and Scranton. The current time is 19:56:09.

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.