How far is Rye, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Rye, PA to Scranton, PA is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 118 miles (189.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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
154.89 mi
02h 38m
Flight
118.02 mi
189.93 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
118.02 mi
Kilometers
189.93 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.89 mi
Kilometers
249.27 km
Drive Time
02h 38m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:41 AM EDT
Return by in Rye
Sat, Apr 18, 4:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Rye
2026-04-17T23:03
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Rye
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
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From Rye
77.2 mi
01h 19m
To Scranton
77.7 mi
01h 19m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 9 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hess Farm Road

    2869 ft · 1 min · Hess Farm Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Honey Valley Road

    134 m · 13 sec · Honey Valley Road

  3. 3

    Turn slight left onto Ferree Hill Road

    3024 ft · 1 min · Ferree Hill Road

  4. 4

    Turn straight onto Ironstone Hill Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Ironstone Hill Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Queen Street

    1.8 mi · 4 min · South Queen Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg

    1310 ft · 34 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 38 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Rye 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
17 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 73%
I 83 North
34.4 mi · 22%
South Queen Street
1.76 mi · 1%
Ironstone Hill Road
1.19 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
I 81 North
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 14m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+36.9 mi
118 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
01h 19m from Rye
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Rye and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 154.9 miles (249.3 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?

East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.2 miles from Rye and 77.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 118 miles (189.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.9 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 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.35 one way or $44.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Rye and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Rye and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 118.02 mi (189.93 km).

Rye

#1 Rye

Township in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population2,374
Coordinates39.8781600, -76.6630200
Altitude222
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Hess Farm Road (-76.662993, 39.878163)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 249 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.47 gal
20.69 L · about $22.35
Round trip
$44.70
10.94 gal · 41.38 L
Estimated CO2
48.6 kg one way
Round trip: 97.2 kg / 214 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.35 $44.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.16 $50.31
Premium $4.95 $27.10 $54.20
Diesel $5.98 $32.71 $65.42

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Rye and Scranton. The current time is 23:03:11.

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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.