How far is Renovo, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Renovo, PA to Scranton, PA is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 18m 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
153.22 mi
02h 39m
Flight
108.31 mi
174.31 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
108.31 mi
Kilometers
174.31 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
153.22 mi
Kilometers
246.58 km
Drive Time
02h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Return by in Renovo
Thu, Apr 23, 4:07 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Renovo
2026-04-22T22:49
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:39 AM to 12:39 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Renovo
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
California
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Renovo
75.6 mi
01h 19m
To Scranton
77.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Huron Avenue

    3272 ft · 2 min · Huron Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Susquehanna Avenue

    1.1 km · 1 min · Susquehanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Renovo Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Renovo Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Bucktail Trail

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Bucktail Trail

  5. 5

    Continue on Renovo Road

    18.8 mi · 35 min · Renovo Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Susquehanna Avenue

    1.5 km · 1 min · Susquehanna Avenue

  7. 7

    Continue on North Fairview Street

    1 km · 2 min · North Fairview Street

  8. 8

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

    3230 ft · 59 sec · Bellefonte Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on High Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · High Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Hogan Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Hogan Boulevard

  11. 11

    Turn left onto US 220: State College, Williamsport

    1484 ft · 38 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on US 220 Southbound: State College

    1048 ft · 26 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.8 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit left

    1950 ft · 48 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Renovo and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
24 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
81.5 mi · 53%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 22%
Renovo Road
21.1 mi · 14%
US 220 Southbound
5.34 mi · 3%
Bucktail Trail
3.47 mi · 2%
Susquehanna Avenue
1.56 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

81.5 mi · 01h 29m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+44.9 mi
108.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
California
01h 19m from Renovo
Leave By
1:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Renovo and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 153.2 miles (246.6 km) and usually takes 02h 39m 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?

California is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.6 miles from Renovo and 77.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 108.3 miles (174.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 44.9 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 1:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.11 one way or $44.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Renovo and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near California

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

73 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Lewistown

89 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Renovo and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 108.31 mi (174.31 km).

Renovo

#1 Renovo

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,191
Coordinates41.3264600, -77.7508200
Altitude201
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Huron Avenue (-77.750837, 41.326516)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 247 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 03m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 11m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.41 gal
20.47 L · about $22.11
Round trip
$44.21
10.82 gal · 40.94 L
Estimated CO2
48.1 kg one way
Round trip: 96.2 kg / 212 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.11 $44.21
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.88 $49.76
Premium $4.95 $26.80 $53.60
Diesel $5.98 $32.35 $64.70

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 Renovo and Scranton. The current time is 22:49:47.

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.