How far is Scranton, PA from Quincy, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Quincy, PA is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 25m 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
181.5 mi
03h 42m
Flight
149.46 mi
240.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
149.46 mi
Kilometers
240.54 km
Flight Time
00h 18m

Driving Distance

Road route
181.5 mi
Kilometers
292.1 km
Drive Time
03h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Quincy
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 5:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-15T21:38
Arrive Quincy
Thu, Apr 16, 1:21 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:43 AM to 11:43 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
9:34 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
Tower City
PA

City in Barnes and Cass counties, North Dakota, USA

From Scranton
90.7 mi
01h 51m
To Quincy
90.8 mi
01h 51m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 1:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    50.6 mi · 1 hr · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Ave

    1564 ft · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Wayne Avenue

    1463 ft · 33 sec · Wayne Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Wayne Road

    4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Wayne Highway

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Wayne Highway

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Manheim Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Manheim Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Anthony Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Anthony Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Shoestring Hill Road

    24 m · 4 sec · Shoestring Hill Road

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Shoestring Hill Road

Car Route Details

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

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
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
169 mi · 93%
Wayne Road
4.76 mi · 3%
Wayne Highway
1.88 mi · 1%
Manheim Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Anthony Highway
1.31 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 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 42m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.1 mi
149.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tower City
01h 51m from Scranton
Leave By
9:34 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Sunny near Quincy.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 181.5 miles (292.1 km) and usually takes 03h 42m 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?

Tower City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 90.7 miles from Scranton and 90.8 miles from Quincy.

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

The direct path is about 149.4 miles (240.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.1 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 9:34 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.15 one way or $52.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 56.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Sunny near Quincy.

Stop Ideas Near Tower City

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

46 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

47 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Quincy. Straight-line distance: 149.46 mi (240.54 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 Quincy

City in Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,451
Coordinates39.8034300, -77.5744400
Altitude217
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Quincy (-77.57444, 39.80343)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 292 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 32m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.4 gal
24.24 L · about $26.15
Round trip
$52.30
12.8 gal · 48.48 L
Estimated CO2
56.9 kg one way
Round trip: 113.8 kg / 251 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $26.15 $52.30
Mid-grade $4.60 $29.43 $58.87
Premium $4.95 $31.71 $63.41
Diesel $5.98 $38.27 $76.54

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Quincy. The current time is 21:38:29.

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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.