How far is Scranton, PA from Jersey Shore, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Jersey Shore, PA is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.3 miles (135.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 50m 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
116.85 mi
02h 25m
Flight
84.25 mi
135.58 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.25 mi
Kilometers
135.58 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.85 mi
Kilometers
188.05 km
Drive Time
02h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Jersey Shore
Wed, Apr 15, 10:50 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 1:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-15T08:24
Arrive Jersey Shore
Wed, Apr 15, 10:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Espy
PA

CDP in central Columbia County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
58.3 mi
01h 12m
To Jersey Shore
58.5 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
83°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Jersey Shore.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Jersey Shore.

  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

    66.6 mi · 1 hr 13 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 880: Loganton, Jersey Shore

    2035 ft · 52 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto East Valley Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Valley Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Rauchtown Road

    7.5 mi · 13 min · Rauchtown Road

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 3 min

  14. 14

    Turn left

    4.3 mi · 8 min

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Mount Pleasant Avenue

    782 ft · 34 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Mount Pleasant Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Jersey Shore.

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
16 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
66.6 mi · 57%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 28%
Rauchtown Road
9 mi · 8%
East Valley Road
1.3 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
I-80 West
0.7 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

66.6 mi · 01h 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 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.6 mi
84.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Espy
01h 12m from Scranton
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Jersey Shore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Jersey Shore?

The road trip is about 116.9 miles (188.1 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?

Espy is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.3 miles from Scranton and 58.5 miles from Jersey Shore.

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

The direct path is about 84.3 miles (135.6 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.83 one way or $33.67 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Jersey Shore.

Stop Ideas Near Espy

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

76 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

92 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Jersey Shore. Straight-line distance: 84.25 mi (135.58 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Jersey Shore

#2 Jersey Shore

Borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,132
Coordinates41.2020200, -77.2644200
Altitude184
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Jersey Shore (-77.26442, 41.20202)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 188 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 53m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 40m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.12 gal
15.61 L · about $16.83
Round trip
$33.67
8.24 gal · 31.22 L
Estimated CO2
36.6 kg one way
Round trip: 73.2 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.83 $33.67
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.95 $37.90
Premium $4.95 $20.41 $40.82
Diesel $5.98 $24.64 $49.28

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Jersey Shore. The current time is 08:24:47.

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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.