How far is Scranton, PA from Galeton, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Galeton, PA is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 35m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 11m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 35m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Scattered Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Galeton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Galeton.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
995 ft · 43 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Turn left onto Mulberry Street
1297 ft · 50 sec · Mulberry Street
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Continue on North Scranton Expressway
2.2 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307 North
818 ft · 44 sec
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Turn left onto North Keyser Avenue
533 ft · 15 sec · North Keyser Avenue
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Turn right onto Morgan Highway
4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway
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Turn straight onto Winola Road
2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road
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Continue on Airport Drive
661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
9.8 mi · 17 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue straight
3.3 mi · 7 min
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2.6 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Merge slight left onto Roosevelt Highway
7.2 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street
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Continue on River Street
2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on State Street
2421 ft · 1 min · State Street
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Golden Mile Road
2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
2333 ft · 54 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Turn right onto Main Street
1 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on York Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue
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Continue on Reuter Boulevard
1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard
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Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
6.5 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
9.3 mi · 14 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Elmira Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Elmira Street
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Continue on West Main Street
1.2 mi · 2 min · West Main Street
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Continue on Sylvania Road
5.2 mi · 8 min · Sylvania Road
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Continue on Roosevelt Highway
10.1 mi · 15 min · Roosevelt Highway
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Continue on Sullivan Street
2234 ft · 1 min · Sullivan Street
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Continue on East Wellsboro Street
1.5 km · 2 min · East Wellsboro Street
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Continue on Route 6
10.9 mi · 15 min · Route 6
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Continue on East Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · East Avenue
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Turn left onto Main Street
2718 ft · 56 sec · Main Street
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Continue on West Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · West Avenue
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Continue on Route 660
1.7 mi · 3 min · Route 660
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Continue on Pinecreek Road
5.3 mi · 9 min · Pinecreek Road
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Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.4 mi · 16 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Bridge Street
983 ft · 29 sec · Bridge Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Galeton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway
11.9 mi · 00h 17m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny leaving Scranton and Scattered Rain Showers near Galeton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Galeton?
The road trip is about 134.6 miles (216.6 km) and usually takes 03h 35m 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?
North Towanda is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.2 miles from Scranton and 67.4 miles from Galeton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 104.6 miles (168.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30 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 9:48 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.41 one way or $38.82 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny around Scranton and Scattered Rain Showers near Galeton.
Stop Ideas Near North Towanda
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to North Towanda.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Galeton. Straight-line distance: 104.61 mi (168.36 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Galeton
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,068 |
| Coordinates | 41.7331200, -77.6419300 |
| Altitude | 402 |
| Country | United States |
End: Galeton (-77.64193, 41.73312)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $19.41 | $38.82 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.85 | $43.69 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.53 | $47.06 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.41 | $56.81 |
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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