How far is Scranton, PA from Mount Joy, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Mount Joy, PA is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km), with a travel time of about 03h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 56m 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 28m.
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.
Human settlement in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Rain Showers Likely
Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Mount Joy.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Mount Joy.
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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
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
139.4 mi · 2 hr 31 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 879: Clearfield, Shawville
1747 ft · 50 sec
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Turn left onto Clearfield Shawville Highway
1.6 km · 2 min · Clearfield Shawville Highway
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Turn right onto River Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · River Road
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Turn slight right onto High Water Road
770 ft · 34 sec · High Water Road
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Continue on High Level Road
2004 ft · 1 min · High Level Road
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Turn right onto Mount Joy Road
1.2 mi · 5 min · Mount Joy Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Mount Joy Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Mount Joy.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
139 mi · 02h 31m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Mount Joy.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Mount Joy?
The road trip is about 178.9 miles (287.9 km) and usually takes 03h 28m 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?
Spring Garden is a useful midpoint, sitting about 89.3 miles from Scranton and 89.6 miles from Mount Joy.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.1 miles (235.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 10:04 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.78 one way or $51.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Chance Rain And Snow Showers then Partly Sunny near Mount Joy.
Stop Ideas Near Spring Garden
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 Spring Garden.
Lewistown
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Mount Joy. Straight-line distance: 146.07 mi (235.07 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Mount Joy
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 8,264 |
| Coordinates | 41.0528400, -78.4358500 |
| Altitude | 446 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Joy (-78.43585, 41.05284)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 288 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 57m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 34m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 58m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 13m |
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 | $25.78 | $51.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.02 | $58.04 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $31.26 | $62.52 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.73 | $75.47 |
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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