How far is Scranton, PA from East York, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to East York, PA is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 58m 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
148.1 mi
02h 59m
Flight
112.69 mi
181.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.69 mi
Kilometers
181.36 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
148.1 mi
Kilometers
238.35 km
Drive Time
02h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in East York
Mon, Jun 1, 10:46 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Tue, Jun 2, 1:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-06-01T19:47
Arrive East York
Mon, Jun 1, 10:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:59 AM to 12:59 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:32 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
Tremont
PA

Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
74 mi
01h 29m
To East York
74.1 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
49°F
Tonight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NE
Destination
50°F
Tonight

Partly Cloudy

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 6:00 PM EDT
Wind
1 to 7 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and East York.

  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

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    22.8 mi · 28 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 462 East

    607 ft · 16 sec

  13. 13

    Turn right onto South Belmont Street

    578 ft · 19 sec · South Belmont Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto East Market Street

    2560 ft · 1 min · East Market Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Market Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 77%
I 83 South
32 mi · 22%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
East Market Street
0.48 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Lackawanna Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 13m

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 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tremont
01h 29m from Scranton
Leave By
12:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Clear leaving Scranton and Partly Cloudy near East York.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to East York?

The road trip is about 148.1 miles (238.3 km) and usually takes 02h 59m 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?

Tremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 74 miles from Scranton and 74.1 miles from East York.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 12:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.37 one way or $42.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Clear around Scranton and Partly Cloudy near East York.

Stop Ideas Near Tremont

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

58 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and East York. Straight-line distance: 112.69 mi (181.36 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
East York

#2 East York

Census designated place

Population8,777
Coordinates39.9737100, -76.6863600
Altitude127
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: East York (-76.68636, 39.97371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 42m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.23 gal
19.78 L · about $21.37
Round trip
$42.74
10.46 gal · 39.56 L
Estimated CO2
46.5 kg one way
Round trip: 93 kg / 205 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.37 $42.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.05 $48.11
Premium $4.95 $25.91 $51.82
Diesel $5.98 $31.28 $62.55

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 · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and East York. The current time is 19:47:11.

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.