How far is Scranton, PA from Hanover, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Hanover, PA is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 27m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 54m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 27m.
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 Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Hanover.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Hanover.
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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
113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill
1151 ft · 25 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg
2115 ft · 2 min
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Continue straight
18.7 mi · 26 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 94: Hanover, York Springs
831 ft · 24 sec
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Keep slight left
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Carlisle Pike
5.7 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike
56 m · 4 sec · Carlisle Pike
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Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike
7.6 mi · 12 min · Carlisle Pike
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Continue on Carlisle Street
2.1 mi · 6 min · Carlisle Street
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Turn left onto Broadway
28 m · 2 sec · Broadway
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Broadway
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Hanover.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Partly Sunny near Hanover.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Hanover?
The road trip is about 161.7 miles (260.2 km) and usually takes 03h 27m 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?
East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 80.8 miles from Scranton and 80.9 miles from Hanover.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 130.9 miles (210.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:06 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.33 one way or $46.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 50.7 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 near Hanover.
Stop Ideas Near East Franklin
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 East Franklin.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Hanover. Straight-line distance: 130.89 mi (210.64 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Hanover
Town in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 15,783 |
| Coordinates | 39.8006600, -76.9830400 |
| Altitude | 183 |
| Country | United States |
End: Hanover (-76.98304, 39.80066)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 260 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 02m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 01m |
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 | $23.33 | $46.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $26.26 | $52.52 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $28.29 | $56.57 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $34.15 | $68.29 |
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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