How far is Scranton, PA from Pine Grove Mills, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Pine Grove Mills, PA is about 156 miles (251.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Trip Tools

Reverse, save, or send this route

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
156 mi
03h 03m
Flight
124.73 mi
200.73 km direct

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

Learn Distance

Choose another destination from Scranton.

Flight Distance

Direct air line
124.73 mi
Kilometers
200.73 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
156 mi
Kilometers
251.06 km
Drive Time
03h 03m

Gas Cost Calculator

Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Grove Mills
Mon, May 18, 3:31 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Mon, May 18, 6:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-05-18T12:28
Arrive Pine Grove Mills
Mon, May 18, 3:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:03 AM to 11:03 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
10:54 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
California
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania

From Scranton
77.9 mi
01h 31m
To Pine Grove Mills
78.1 mi
01h 31m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
92°F
Monday

Sunny

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 8 mph S
Destination
90°F
Monday

Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Mon, May 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Pine Grove Mills.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Pine Grove Mills.

  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

    98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte

    1410 ft · 54 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Jacksonville Road

    11.7 mi · 14 min · Jacksonville Road

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown

    1 mi · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway

    2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Nittany Expressway

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 45 West: Oak Hall, Boalsburg

    1828 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Boalsburg Road

    686 ft · 24 sec · Boalsburg Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Warner Boulevard

    1956 ft · 52 sec · Warner Boulevard

  17. 17

    Continue on Shingletown Road

    4.3 mi · 6 min · Shingletown Road

  18. 18

    Turn left onto East Pine Grove Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pine Grove Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Water Street

    34 m · 3 sec · South Water Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Water Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Pine Grove Mills.

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
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
3 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
98.5 mi · 63%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 21%
Jacksonville Road
11.7 mi · 8%
Shingletown Road
4.28 mi · 3%
Mount Nittany Expressway
2.81 mi · 2%
East Pine Grove Road
1.35 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

98.5 mi · 01h 47m

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 03m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.3 mi
124.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
California
01h 31m from Scranton
Leave By
10:54 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Grove Mills.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Pine Grove Mills?

The road trip is about 156 miles (251.1 km) and usually takes 03h 03m 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?

California is a useful midpoint, sitting about 77.9 miles from Scranton and 78.1 miles from Pine Grove Mills.

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

The direct path is about 124.7 miles (200.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.3 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 10:54 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.51 one way or $45.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Pine Grove Mills.

Stop Ideas Near California

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

73 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

86 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
RAIL

Lewistown

89 mi away
150 Helen Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

90 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Pine Grove Mills. Straight-line distance: 124.73 mi (200.73 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Pine Grove Mills

#2 Pine Grove Mills

Census designated place

Population1,502
Coordinates40.7336700, -77.8855600
Altitude395
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Pine Grove Mills (-77.88556, 40.73367)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 251 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 11m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 07m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.51 gal
20.84 L · about $22.51
Round trip
$45.03
11.02 gal · 41.68 L
Estimated CO2
49 kg one way
Round trip: 97.9 kg / 216 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.51 $45.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.34 $50.68
Premium $4.95 $27.30 $54.59
Diesel $5.98 $32.95 $65.90

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Pine Grove Mills. The current time is 12:28:10.

Distance to Other Cities

Planning a road trip? See the full trip guide on Trip.ovh — stops, fuel costs, weather, and departure timing.

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.