How far is Scranton, PA from Wayne Heights, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Wayne Heights, PA is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 43m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 51m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Wayne Heights.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Wayne Heights.
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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
118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
50.6 mi · 1 hr · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Wayne Ave
1564 ft · 46 sec
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Turn left onto Wayne Avenue
1463 ft · 33 sec · Wayne Avenue
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Continue on Wayne Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road
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Continue on Wayne Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Wayne Highway
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Continue on North Grant Street
1126 ft · 19 sec · North Grant Street
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Continue on Wayne Highway
1336 ft · 22 sec · Wayne Highway
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Continue on North Grant Street
2637 ft · 2 min · North Grant Street
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Turn left onto West Main Street
1.8 mi · 5 min · West Main Street
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Turn right onto Barnett Avenue
57 m · 13 sec · Barnett Avenue
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Turn left
65 m · 16 sec
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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 Wayne Heights.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Wayne Heights.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Wayne Heights?
The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 03h 51m 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?
East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.7 miles from Scranton and 92.8 miles from Wayne Heights.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 151.9 miles (244.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:16 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.76 one way or $53.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Wayne Heights.
Stop Ideas Near East Hanover
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 East Hanover.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Wayne Heights. Straight-line distance: 151.88 mi (244.42 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wayne Heights
Census designated place
| Population | 2,545 |
| Coordinates | 39.7437100, -77.5538800 |
| Altitude | 194 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wayne Heights (-77.55388, 39.74371)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 299 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 10m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 42m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 39m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 18m |
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 | $26.76 | $53.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $30.12 | $60.25 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.45 | $64.90 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $39.17 | $78.34 |
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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