How far is Scranton, PA from Myerstown, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Myerstown, PA is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km), with a travel time of about 03h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 16m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.87 mi
03h 08m
Flight
123.58 mi
198.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
123.58 mi
Kilometers
198.88 km
Flight Time
00h 14m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.87 mi
Kilometers
242.8 km
Drive Time
03h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Myerstown
Tue, May 5, 5:10 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Tue, May 5, 8:18 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-05-05T02:01
Arrive Myerstown
Tue, May 5, 5:10 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:44 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tremont
PA

Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
75.4 mi
01h 34m
To Myerstown
75.5 mi
01h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Tuesday

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 14 mph SW
Destination
78°F
Tuesday

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Tue, May 5 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Myerstown.

  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

    118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    18.4 mi · 23 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 34 South

    1335 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto South Hanover Street

    2312 ft · 58 sec · South Hanover Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Holly Pike

    4 mi · 7 min · Holly Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on North Baltimore Avenue

    1.7 mi · 4 min · North Baltimore Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto Yates Street

    2508 ft · 1 min · Yates Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Carlisle Road

    4 mi · 6 min · Carlisle Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Goodyear Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Goodyear Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Goodyear Road

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
136 mi · 90%
Holly Pike
4 mi · 3%
Carlisle Road
3.98 mi · 3%
North Baltimore Avenue
1.69 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Goodyear Road
0.98 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

118 mi · 02h 19m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 08m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.3 mi
123.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tremont
01h 34m from Scranton
Leave By
10:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Myerstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Myerstown?

The road trip is about 150.9 miles (242.8 km) and usually takes 03h 08m 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?

Tremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Scranton and 75.5 miles from Myerstown.

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

The direct path is about 123.6 miles (198.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.3 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 10:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Myerstown.

Stop Ideas Near Tremont

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

58 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

59 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Myerstown. Straight-line distance: 123.58 mi (198.88 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Myerstown

#2 Myerstown

Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population3,258
Coordinates40.0437000, -77.1894300
Altitude278
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Myerstown (-77.18943, 40.0437)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 243 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.15 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.48
10.64 gal · 40.3 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.74 $43.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.47 $48.93
Premium $4.95 $26.36 $52.71
Diesel $5.98 $31.81 $63.63

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 · May 05, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Myerstown. The current time is 02:01:32.

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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.