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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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 02h 58m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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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.
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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 right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
13.2 mi · 16 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 297: Strinestown, Zions View
799 ft · 29 sec
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Turn sharp left onto Susquehanna Trail
565 ft · 17 sec · Susquehanna Trail
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Turn right onto Locust Point Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · Locust Point Road
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Continue on Locust Point Road
1.4 km · 2 min · Locust Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Zions View Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Zions View Road
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Continue on Musser Street
710 ft · 22 sec · Musser Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto South Main Street
2216 ft · 40 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
1.6 km · 2 min · Maple Street
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Turn left onto South 4th Street
671 ft · 27 sec · South 4th Street
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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.
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 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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Zerbe.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Mount Wolf. Straight-line distance: 107.74 mi (173.39 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 Wolf
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,380 |
| Coordinates | 40.0631500, -76.7038600 |
| Altitude | 130 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mount Wolf (-76.70386, 40.06315)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 230 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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