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

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Pine Grove, PA is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 44m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 29m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.3 mi
01h 44m
Flight
70.33 mi
113.19 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.33 mi
Kilometers
113.19 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.3 mi
Kilometers
137.28 km
Drive Time
01h 44m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 44m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pine Grove
Thu, May 14, 5:13 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, May 14, 6:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-05-14T15:29
Arrive Pine Grove
Thu, May 14, 5:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 44m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:45 AM to 11:45 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:00 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
Cranberry
PA

Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
42.6 mi
00h 52m
To Pine Grove
42.7 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Thursday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, May 14 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph W
Destination
48°F
Overnight

Patchy Fog

Starts
Thu, May 14 3:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    79.5 mi · 1 hr 33 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 125: Ravine

    1138 ft · 30 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Molleystown Road

    2889 ft · 51 sec · Molleystown Road

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Tremont Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Tremont Road

  11. 11

    Continue on North Tulpehocken Street

    1 mi · 3 min · North Tulpehocken Street

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Tulpehocken Street

Car Route Details

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

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
12 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
79.5 mi · 93%
South Tremont Road
2.27 mi · 3%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
North Tulpehocken Street
1.03 mi · 1%
Molleystown Road
0.55 mi · 1%
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

79.5 mi · 01h 33m

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
01h 44m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15 mi
70.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranberry
00h 52m from Scranton
Leave By
3:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Patchy Fog near Pine Grove.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 85.3 miles (137.3 km) and usually takes 01h 44m 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?

Cranberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Scranton and 42.7 miles from Pine Grove.

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

The direct path is about 70.3 miles (113.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15 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 3:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.30 one way or $24.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Patchy Fog near Pine Grove.

Stop Ideas Near Cranberry

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

28 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

34 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

58 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Lancaster station

103 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Pine Grove. Straight-line distance: 70.33 mi (113.19 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

Human settlement

Population2,142
Coordinates40.5484200, -76.3846800
Altitude166
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Pine Grove (-76.38468, 40.54842)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.39 L · about $12.30
Round trip
$24.60
6.02 gal · 22.78 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.30 $24.60
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.84 $27.69
Premium $4.95 $14.91 $29.82
Diesel $5.98 $18.00 $36.00

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 14, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Pine Grove. The current time is 15:29:14.

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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.