How far is Scranton, PA from Decatur, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Decatur, PA is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 43m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 27m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Decatur.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Decatur.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northumberland Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street
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Continue on Point Township Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive
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Continue on Front Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto King Street
156 m · 22 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Turn left onto North Susquehanna Trail
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Susquehanna Trail
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Continue straight
2095 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto West Market Street
24 mi · 27 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Alfarata Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Alfarata Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Stage Road
1.3 km · 2 min · Old Stage Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Stage Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Decatur.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Partly Sunny near Decatur.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Decatur?
The road trip is about 128.9 miles (207.4 km) and usually takes 02h 43m 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?
Bloomsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Scranton and 64.5 miles from Decatur.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 105.5 miles (169.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.4 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 1:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.59 one way or $37.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Partly Sunny near Decatur.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Decatur. Straight-line distance: 105.49 mi (169.77 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Decatur
Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,070 |
| Coordinates | 40.6942400, -77.4538800 |
| Altitude | 207 |
| Country | United States |
End: Decatur (-77.45388, 40.69424)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 207 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $18.59 | $37.18 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.93 | $41.85 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.54 | $45.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.21 | $54.42 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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