How far is Scranton, PA from Royalton, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Royalton, PA is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
122.84 mi
02h 37m
Flight
101.14 mi
162.77 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.14 mi
Kilometers
162.77 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
122.84 mi
Kilometers
197.69 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royalton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:36 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T06:22
Arrive Royalton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:59 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Frackville
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
61.4 mi
01h 18m
To Royalton
61.5 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 14 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    106.8 mi · 2 hr 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 39: Manada Hill, Hershey

    1968 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Linglestown Road

    2260 ft · 56 sec · Linglestown Road

  10. 10

    Continue on Hershey Road

    4.1 mi · 7 min · Hershey Road

  11. 11

    Turn right onto Grandview Road

    3 mi · 5 min · Grandview Road

  12. 12

    Continue on North Hanover Street

    1.3 km · 2 min · North Hanover Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Middletown Road

    2.3 mi · 5 min · Middletown Road

  14. 14

    Continue on Vine Street

    2 mi · 4 min · Vine Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    2038 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto North Union Street

    2782 ft · 1 min · North Union Street

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Ann Street

    63 m · 7 sec · Ann Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Canal Street

    1883 ft · 50 sec · Canal Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Penn Street

    66 m · 10 sec · Penn Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Penn Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
107 mi · 87%
Hershey Road
4.1 mi · 3%
Grandview Road
3 mi · 2%
Middletown Road
2.26 mi · 2%
Vine Street
1.97 mi · 2%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

107 mi · 02h 05m

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
02h 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.6 mi
101.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frackville
01h 18m from Scranton
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers near Royalton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Frackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Scranton and 61.5 miles from Royalton.

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

The direct path is about 101.2 miles (162.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.6 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.73 one way or $35.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers near Royalton.

Stop Ideas Near Frackville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

59 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

78 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

78 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Royalton. Straight-line distance: 101.14 mi (162.77 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 Royalton

Borough in southern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

Population1,019
Coordinates40.1873100, -76.7299700
Altitude90
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Royalton (-76.72997, 40.18731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 198 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 04m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 31m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.34 gal
16.41 L · about $17.73
Round trip
$35.47
8.68 gal · 32.82 L
Estimated CO2
38.6 kg one way
Round trip: 77.1 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.73 $35.47
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.96 $39.92
Premium $4.95 $21.50 $43.00
Diesel $5.98 $25.95 $51.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Royalton. The current time is 06:22:10.

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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.