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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Quick Snapshot
Road
128.88 mi
02h 43m
Flight
105.49 mi
169.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
105.49 mi
Kilometers
169.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.88 mi
Kilometers
207.41 km
Drive Time
02h 43m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 43m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Decatur
Thu, Apr 16, 8:52 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-16T06:08
Arrive Decatur
Thu, Apr 16, 8:52 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 43m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:44 AM to 12:44 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
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
Bloomsburg
PA

Town in Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
64.4 mi
01h 21m
To Decatur
64.5 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
81°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

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.

  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

    24 mi · 27 min · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Alfarata Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Alfarata Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Old Stage Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Old Stage Road

  24. 24

    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.

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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 28%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 25%
West Market Street
24 mi · 19%
North Susquehanna Trail
14.3 mi · 11%
Point Township Drive
8.13 mi · 6%
Continental Boulevard
2.98 mi · 2%
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 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 43m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.4 mi
105.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bloomsburg
01h 21m from Scranton
Leave By
1:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Decatur

#2 Decatur

Township in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania

Population3,070
Coordinates40.6942400, -77.4538800
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Decatur (-77.45388, 40.69424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
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.

One-way fuel
4.55 gal
17.22 L · about $18.59
Round trip
$37.18
9.1 gal · 34.44 L
Estimated CO2
40.4 kg one way
Round trip: 80.9 kg / 178 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
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.

Prices in Pennsylvania · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Decatur. The current time is 06:08:30.

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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.