How far is Scranton, PA from Concord, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Concord, PA is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 30m 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
159.88 mi
03h 45m
Flight
133.1 mi
214.21 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.1 mi
Kilometers
214.21 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
159.88 mi
Kilometers
257.3 km
Drive Time
03h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T02:48
Arrive Concord
Thu, Apr 23, 6:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 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
9:30 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
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
Northumberland
PA

Borough in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Scranton
79.8 mi
01h 52m
To Concord
80 mi
01h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
75°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville

    1266 ft · 31 sec

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Continental Boulevard

    3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Northumberland Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Point Township Drive

    8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive

  14. 14

    Continue on Front Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Front Street

  15. 15

    Turn left onto King Street

    156 m · 22 sec · King Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Water Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Susquehanna Trail

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Susquehanna Trail

    3.4 mi · 7 min · North Susquehanna Trail

  19. 19

    Continue straight

    2095 ft · 49 sec

  20. 20

    Continue straight

    10.5 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West Market Street

    10.2 mi · 12 min · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Route 235

    9.1 mi · 16 min · Route 235

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Main Street

    7.1 mi · 13 min · Main Street

  24. 24

    Take the ramp left

    1558 ft · 38 sec

  25. 25

    Merge slight left

    1.2 mi · 1 min

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 75: Port Royal

    2161 ft · 1 min

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Industrial Park Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Industrial Park Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Route 75 South

    1060 ft · 21 sec · Route 75 South

  29. 29

    Continue on Route 75 South

    26 mi · 46 min · Route 75 South

  30. 30

    Continue on Path Valley Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Path Valley Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Path Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 22%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 20%
Route 75 South
26.2 mi · 16%
North Susquehanna Trail
14.3 mi · 9%
West Market Street
10.2 mi · 6%
Route 235
9.09 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

35.5 mi · 00h 39m

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 45m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.8 mi
133.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Northumberland
01h 52m from Scranton
Leave By
9:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Concord.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.9 miles (257.3 km) and usually takes 03h 45m 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?

Northumberland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.8 miles from Scranton and 80 miles from Concord.

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

The direct path is about 133.1 miles (214.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.8 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 9:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.05 one way or $46.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Concord.

Stop Ideas Near Northumberland

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

70 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Lewistown

74 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Middletown

78 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

84 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Concord. Straight-line distance: 133.1 mi (214.21 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Concord

Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,268
Coordinates40.2517500, -77.7002700
Altitude268
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Concord (-77.70027, 40.25175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 257 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 59m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 17m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.64 gal
21.36 L · about $23.05
Round trip
$46.09
11.28 gal · 42.72 L
Estimated CO2
50.1 kg one way
Round trip: 100.2 kg / 221 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.05 $46.09
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.94 $51.88
Premium $4.95 $27.94 $55.88
Diesel $5.98 $33.73 $67.45

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 Scranton and Concord. The current time is 02:48:25.

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.