How far is Scranton, PA from Glen Lyon, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Glen Lyon, PA is about 31.1 miles (50 km), with a travel time of about 00h 47m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (43 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 34m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 47m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in eastern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Glen Lyon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Glen Lyon.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 24 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 29 north: Nanticoke
2288 ft · 56 sec
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Continue on South Cross Valley Expressway
2.4 mi · 3 min · South Cross Valley Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wilkes-Barre, Alden
1598 ft · 40 sec
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward South Valley Parkway
80 m · 5 sec · South Valley Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Valley Parkway
3078 ft · 59 sec · South Valley Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Valley Parkway
24 m · 2 sec · South Valley Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Valley Parkway
1664 ft · 33 sec · South Valley Parkway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward South Valley Parkway
48 m · 3 sec · South Valley Parkway
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Exit the roundabout onto South Valley Parkway
3005 ft · 57 sec · South Valley Parkway
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Continue on Middle Road
874 ft · 22 sec · Middle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middle Road
39 m · 3 sec · Middle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road
1041 ft · 26 sec · Middle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Middle Road
44 m · 4 sec · Middle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road
1406 ft · 35 sec · Middle Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Middle Road
39 m · 3 sec · Middle Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Middle Road
3123 ft · 1 min · Middle Road
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Continue on East Kirmar Avenue
2255 ft · 56 sec · East Kirmar Avenue
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Turn left onto Robert Street
114 m · 11 sec · Robert Street
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Turn right onto West Kirmar Avenue
2.7 mi · 5 min · West Kirmar Avenue
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Continue on East Main Street
1.1 km · 2 min · East Main Street
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Turn right onto North Market Street
80 m · 12 sec · North Market Street
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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 Glen Lyon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
19.3 mi · 00h 24m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glen Lyon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Glen Lyon?
The road trip is about 31.1 miles (50 km) and usually takes 00h 47m 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?
Plains is a useful midpoint, sitting about 15.5 miles from Scranton and 15.5 miles from Glen Lyon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (43 km), while the road route adds roughly 4.4 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 4:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.49 one way or $8.99 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 9.8 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 then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Glen Lyon.
Stop Ideas Near Plains
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 Plains.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Glen Lyon. Straight-line distance: 26.72 mi (43 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Glen Lyon
Census-designated place in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,873 |
| Coordinates | 41.1750800, -76.0746500 |
| Altitude | 206 |
| Country | United States |
End: Glen Lyon (-76.07465, 41.17508)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 50 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 37m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 23m |
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 | $4.49 | $8.99 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $5.06 | $10.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $5.45 | $10.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $6.58 | $13.16 |
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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