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.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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.
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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
98.5 mi · 1 hr 47 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward I 99 South, US 220 South, PA 26: Bellefonte
1410 ft · 54 sec
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Turn left onto Jacksonville Road
11.7 mi · 14 min · Jacksonville Road
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322 East: State College, Lewistown
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Mount Nittany Expressway
2.8 mi · 4 min · Mount Nittany Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 45 West: Oak Hall, Boalsburg
1828 ft · 1 min
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Turn right onto Boalsburg Road
686 ft · 24 sec · Boalsburg Road
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Continue on Warner Boulevard
1956 ft · 52 sec · Warner Boulevard
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Continue on Shingletown Road
4.3 mi · 6 min · Shingletown Road
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Turn left onto East Pine Grove Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · East Pine Grove Road
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Turn left onto South Water Street
34 m · 3 sec · South Water Street
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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.
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
98.5 mi · 01h 47m
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.
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.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to California.
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White Haven, PA
Lewistown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
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).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pine Grove Mills
Census designated place
| Population | 1,502 |
| Coordinates | 40.7336700, -77.8855600 |
| Altitude | 395 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pine Grove Mills (-77.88556, 40.73367)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 251 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 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.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| 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.
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