How far is Scranton, PA from Garden View, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Garden View, PA is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 20m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
105.06 mi
02h 10m
Flight
72.45 mi
116.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.45 mi
Kilometers
116.6 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.06 mi
Kilometers
169.08 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Garden View
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 11:12 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T06:51
Arrive Garden View
Thu, Apr 23, 9:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:10 AM to 12:10 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:10 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
Mifflinville
PA

CDP in eastern Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
52.4 mi
01h 05m
To Garden View
52.6 mi
01h 05m

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

Mostly 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 Garden View.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Garden View.

  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

    48.6 mi · 53 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15: Lewisburg, Williamsport

    1568 ft · 38 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Williamsport

    1888 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Westbranch Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Westbranch Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on US Highway 15

    11.7 mi · 17 min · US Highway 15

  14. 14

    Continue on Montgomery Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Montgomery Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on Hastings Street

    3122 ft · 1 min · Hastings Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Market Street

    2304 ft · 59 sec · Market Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit left

    1304 ft · 32 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Susquehanna Beltway

    1.6 mi · 2 min · Susquehanna Beltway

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on US 15 North: Mansfield

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Foy Avenue, Lycoming Creek Road

    691 ft · 17 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Foy Avenue

    678 ft · 20 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Foy Avenue

    618 ft · 17 sec · Foy Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Dewey Avenue

    2121 ft · 54 sec · Dewey Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dewey Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
48.6 mi · 46%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 31%
US Highway 15
11.7 mi · 11%
Westbranch Highway
2.62 mi · 2%
US 15 North
1.87 mi · 2%
Susquehanna Beltway
1.64 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

48.6 mi · 00h 53m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mifflinville
01h 05m from Scranton
Leave By
2:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Garden View.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Garden View?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Mifflinville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.4 miles from Scranton and 52.6 miles from Garden View.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.6 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 2:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mifflinville

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

98 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Garden View. Straight-line distance: 72.45 mi (116.6 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Garden View

#2 Garden View

Census designated place

Population2,503
Coordinates41.2542400, -77.0460800
Altitude168
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Garden View (-77.04608, 41.25424)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.95 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $5.98 $22.19 $44.37

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 Garden View. The current time is 06:51:25.

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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.