How far is Scranton, PA from Duncannon, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Duncannon, PA is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 33m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 07m 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
117.31 mi
02h 33m
Flight
99.54 mi
160.2 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
99.54 mi
Kilometers
160.2 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.31 mi
Kilometers
188.79 km
Drive Time
02h 33m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 33m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Duncannon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:27 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Duncannon
Thu, Apr 23, 2:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 33m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:34 AM to 12:34 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:22 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
Mahanoy City
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Scranton
58.6 mi
01h 16m
To Duncannon
58.7 mi
01h 16m

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
73°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 Duncannon.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    76.8 mi · 1 hr 30 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Tremont, Tower City

    857 ft · 21 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right

    20.9 mi · 32 min

  10. 10

    Turn left onto South Market Street

    949 ft · 16 sec · South Market Street

  11. 11

    Continue on South Market Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · South Market Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Armstrong Terrace

    123 m · 7 sec · Armstrong Terrace

  13. 13

    Continue on Armstrong Street

    620 ft · 16 sec · Armstrong Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto North 4th Street

    1613 ft · 27 sec · North 4th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Peters Mountain Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Peters Mountain Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto South River Road

    5.9 mi · 9 min · South River Road

  17. 17

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 22 West, US 322 West

    1038 ft · 29 sec

  18. 18

    Continue straight

    1423 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Newport Road

    2059 ft · 48 sec · Newport Road

  20. 20

    Turn straight onto North Market Street

    2173 ft · 1 min · North Market Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
17.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
76.8 mi · 65%
South Market Street
8.79 mi · 7%
South River Road
5.92 mi · 5%
Peters Mountain Road
1.24 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
US 22 West
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

76.8 mi · 01h 30m

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 33m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
99.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahanoy City
01h 16m from Scranton
Leave By
1:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Duncannon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.8 km) and usually takes 02h 33m 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?

Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.6 miles from Scranton and 58.7 miles from Duncannon.

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

The direct path is about 99.5 miles (160.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.92 one way or $33.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

47 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

77 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
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 Duncannon. Straight-line distance: 99.54 mi (160.2 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Duncannon

Borough in southeastern Perry County, Pennsylvania

Population1,481
Coordinates40.3981400, -77.0230300
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Duncannon (-77.02303, 40.39814)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 189 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.14 gal
15.67 L · about $16.92
Round trip
$33.83
8.28 gal · 31.34 L
Estimated CO2
36.8 kg one way
Round trip: 73.6 kg / 162 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.92 $33.83
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.04 $38.08
Premium $4.95 $20.51 $41.02
Diesel $5.98 $24.76 $49.51

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 Duncannon. The current time is 00:19:36.

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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.