How far is Scranton, PA from Shiremanstown, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Shiremanstown, PA is about 129.4 miles (208.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 15m 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
129.39 mi
02h 37m
Flight
106.07 mi
170.71 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
106.07 mi
Kilometers
170.71 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
129.39 mi
Kilometers
208.23 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Shiremanstown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 4:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-16T11:14
Arrive Shiremanstown
Thu, Apr 16, 1:52 PM 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
10:38 AM to 12:38 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:14 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
Girardville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
64.6 mi
01h 18m
To Shiremanstown
64.7 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
86°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    3.3 mi · 5 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 641: Mechanicsburg

    684 ft · 23 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 641 JCT: Hampden Industrial Park

    605 ft · 21 sec

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Trindle Road

    1240 ft · 35 sec · Trindle Road

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Saint Johns Road

    3220 ft · 1 min · Saint Johns Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    1912 ft · 46 sec · East Main Street

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 88%
I 83 South
9.18 mi · 7%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
3.33 mi · 3%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Saint Johns Road
0.61 mi
East Main Street
0.36 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 13m

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 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
106.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Girardville
01h 18m from Scranton
Leave By
1:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Partly Sunny near Shiremanstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 129.4 miles (208.2 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?

Girardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.6 miles from Scranton and 64.7 miles from Shiremanstown.

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

The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Partly Sunny near Shiremanstown.

Stop Ideas Near Girardville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

61 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

77 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

77 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Shiremanstown. Straight-line distance: 106.07 mi (170.71 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Shiremanstown

#2 Shiremanstown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,641
Coordinates40.2234200, -76.9535900
Altitude128
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Shiremanstown (-76.95359, 40.22342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 208 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 14m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 35m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.56 gal
17.28 L · about $18.63
Round trip
$37.26
9.12 gal · 34.56 L
Estimated CO2
40.5 kg one way
Round trip: 81 kg / 179 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.63 $37.26
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.97 $41.94
Premium $4.95 $22.59 $45.18
Diesel $5.98 $27.27 $54.54

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 Shiremanstown. The current time is 11:14:14.

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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.