How far is Scranton, PA from Tuscarora, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Tuscarora, PA is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
Borough in southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Tuscarora.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Tuscarora.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northumberland Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street
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Continue on Point Township Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive
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Continue on Front Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto King Street
156 m · 22 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Turn left onto North Susquehanna Trail
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Susquehanna Trail
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Continue straight
2095 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto West Market Street
10.2 mi · 12 min · West Market Street
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Turn left onto Route 235
9.1 mi · 16 min · Route 235
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Turn right onto Main Street
944 ft · 24 sec · Main Street
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Turn left onto Westfall Street
2.8 mi · 5 min · Westfall Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cocolamus Road
4.1 mi · 7 min · Cocolamus Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto East Main Street
1266 ft · 30 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto South Mill Street
6.4 mi · 11 min · South Mill Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Tuscarora.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Partly Sunny near Tuscarora.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Tuscarora?
The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.4 miles from Scranton and 67.5 miles from Tuscarora.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.4 miles (171.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.5 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 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.45 one way or $38.90 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 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 Tuscarora.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Danville.
Wilkes-Barre, PA
White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Tuscarora. Straight-line distance: 106.4 mi (171.23 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Tuscarora
Township in southwestern Juniata County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,202 |
| Coordinates | 40.5211900, -77.3311000 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Tuscarora (-77.3311, 40.52119)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 217 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 29m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $19.45 | $38.90 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $21.89 | $43.78 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $23.58 | $47.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $28.46 | $56.93 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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