How far is Scranton, PA from Valley Green, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Valley Green, PA is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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
133.5 mi
02h 45m
Flight
104.7 mi
168.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
104.7 mi
Kilometers
168.5 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.5 mi
Kilometers
214.85 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Valley Green
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 5:52 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T12:21
Arrive Valley Green
Sun, Apr 19, 3:06 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
66.7 mi
01h 22m
To Valley Green
66.8 mi
01h 22m

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
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Valley Green.

  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 right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    5.4 mi · 7 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 262: Fishing Creek

    859 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Fishing Creek Road

    1917 ft · 43 sec · Fishing Creek Road

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Old York Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Old York Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Old Trail Road

    1963 ft · 40 sec · Old Trail Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Red Mill Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Red Mill Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Yocumtown Road

    661 ft · 15 sec · Yocumtown Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Killinger Road

    628 ft · 32 sec · Killinger Road

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Hemlock Lane

    2151 ft · 2 min · Hemlock Lane

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Eden Road

    130 m · 19 sec · Eden Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Eden Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 85%
I 83 South
14.6 mi · 11%
Old York Road
1.16 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Red Mill Road
0.71 mi · 1%
Hemlock Lane
0.41 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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.8 mi
104.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 22m from Scranton
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Valley Green.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Valley Green?

The road trip is about 133.5 miles (214.8 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.7 miles from Scranton and 66.8 miles from Valley Green.

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

The direct path is about 104.7 miles (168.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.8 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.25 one way or $38.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 41.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Valley Green.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Valley Green. Straight-line distance: 104.7 mi (168.5 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Valley Green

#2 Valley Green

Census designated place

Population3,429
Coordinates40.1573100, -76.7927500
Altitude112
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Valley Green (-76.79275, 40.15731)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 215 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 39m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.71 gal
17.83 L · about $19.25
Round trip
$38.49
9.42 gal · 35.66 L
Estimated CO2
41.9 kg one way
Round trip: 83.7 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.25 $38.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.66 $43.32
Premium $4.95 $23.33 $46.67
Diesel $5.98 $28.17 $56.33

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 Valley Green. The current time is 12:21:13.

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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.