How far is Scranton, PA from State Line, PA?

The estimated driving distance from Scranton, PA to State Line, PA is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km), with a travel time of about 04h 07m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 08h 15m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
198.53 mi
04h 07m · estimated
Flight
158.82 mi
255.6 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.82 mi
Kilometers
255.6 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
198.53 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
319.51 km
Drive Time
04h 07m

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Drive time stays fixed at 04h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in State Line
Sat, Apr 11, 12:07 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Apr 11, 4:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-10T20:00
Arrive State Line
Sat, Apr 11, 12:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
04h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
8:44 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
Lykens
PA

Borough in northeastern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
79.4 mi
02h 03m
To State Line
119.1 mi
02h 03m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Friday

Sunny

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 to 12 mph SW
Destination
41°F
Overnight

Mostly Clear

Starts
Fri, Apr 10 5:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 mph S

Driving Route Map

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Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and State Line.

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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
04h 07m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
08h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+39.7 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lykens
02h 03m from Scranton
Leave By
8:44 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Clear near State Line.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to State Line?

The road trip is about 198.5 miles (319.5 km) and usually takes 04h 07m 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?

Lykens is a useful midpoint, sitting about 79.4 miles from Scranton and 119.1 miles from State Line.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 39.7 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 8:44 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.64 one way or $57.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 62.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Clear near State Line.

Stop Ideas Near Lykens

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

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

RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

37 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Middletown

42 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

47 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 State Line. Straight-line distance: 158.82 mi (255.6 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 State Line

State Line is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7248200, -77.7244400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: State Line (-77.72444, 39.72482)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 320 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 36m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 57m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 58m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
7.01 gal
26.52 L · about $28.64
Round trip
$57.29
14.02 gal · 53.04 L
Estimated CO2
62.3 kg one way
Round trip: 124.6 kg / 275 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $28.64 $57.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $32.24 $64.48
Premium $4.95 $34.73 $69.46
Diesel $5.98 $41.92 $83.84

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and State Line. The current time is 20:00:12.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.