How far is Scranton, PA from Mount Wolf, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Mount Wolf, PA is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 58m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 56m 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
143.15 mi
02h 58m
Flight
107.74 mi
173.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
107.74 mi
Kilometers
173.39 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.15 mi
Kilometers
230.37 km
Drive Time
02h 58m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 58m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Mount Wolf
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T12:19
Arrive Mount Wolf
Sun, Apr 19, 3:17 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 58m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:58 AM to 12:58 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:34 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
Zerbe
PA

Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
71.5 mi
01h 29m
To Mount Wolf
71.6 mi
01h 29m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 16 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Mount Wolf.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Mount Wolf.

  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

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    13.2 mi · 16 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 297: Strinestown, Zions View

    799 ft · 29 sec

  13. 13

    Turn sharp left onto Susquehanna Trail

    565 ft · 17 sec · Susquehanna Trail

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Locust Point Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Locust Point Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Locust Point Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Locust Point Road

  16. 16

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Zions View Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Zions View Road

  17. 17

    Continue on Musser Street

    710 ft · 22 sec · Musser Street

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street

    2216 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Turn left onto South 4th Street

    671 ft · 27 sec · South 4th Street

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · North 4th Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Mount Wolf.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 79%
I 83 South
22.4 mi · 16%
Locust Point Road
2.18 mi · 2%
Zions View Road
1.22 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Maple Street
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 58m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.5 mi
107.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zerbe
01h 29m from Scranton
Leave By
12:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Mount Wolf.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Mount Wolf?

The road trip is about 143.2 miles (230.4 km) and usually takes 02h 58m 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?

Zerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.5 miles from Scranton and 71.6 miles from Mount Wolf.

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

The direct path is about 107.7 miles (173.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.5 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 12:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.63 one way or $41.27 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Mount Wolf.

Stop Ideas Near Zerbe

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

61 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

61 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

62 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

63 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Mount Wolf. Straight-line distance: 107.74 mi (173.39 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Mount Wolf

#2 Mount Wolf

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,380
Coordinates40.0631500, -76.7038600
Altitude130
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Mount Wolf (-76.70386, 40.06315)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 230 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 51m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.05 gal
19.12 L · about $20.63
Round trip
$41.27
10.1 gal · 38.24 L
Estimated CO2
44.9 kg one way
Round trip: 89.8 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.63 $41.27
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.22 $46.45
Premium $4.95 $25.02 $50.04
Diesel $5.98 $30.20 $60.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Mount Wolf. The current time is 12:19:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.