How far is Scranton, PA from West York, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to West York, PA is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 04m 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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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
Driving Distance
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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 02m.
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 western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and West York.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and West York.
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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
113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
19.7 mi · 24 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 83 Business, PA 181
953 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 83 Business, PA 181
53 m · 6 sec
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Turn right onto North George Street
2490 ft · 44 sec · North George Street
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Turn right onto Arsenal Road
762 ft · 19 sec · Arsenal Road
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Continue on Loucks Road
2257 ft · 55 sec · Loucks Road
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.8 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Carlisle Avenue
864 ft · 29 sec · Carlisle Avenue
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
149 m · 10 sec · Linden Avenue
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Continue on North Richland Avenue
1042 ft · 27 sec · North Richland Avenue
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Turn right onto West King Street
808 ft · 30 sec · West King Street
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Turn left onto Overbrook Avenue
97 m · 14 sec · Overbrook Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Overbrook Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and West York.
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
114 mi · 02h 13m
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 West York.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to West York?
The road trip is about 147.9 miles (238.1 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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?
Tremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.9 miles from Scranton and 74 miles from West York.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 115.6 miles (186.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.33 one way or $42.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near West York.
Stop Ideas Near Tremont
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 Tremont.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and West York. Straight-line distance: 115.62 mi (186.07 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West York
Borough in York County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 4,602 |
| Coordinates | 39.9526000, -76.7513600 |
| Altitude | 118 |
| Country | United States |
End: West York (-76.75136, 39.9526)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 238 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 55m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 57m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 50m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular gas | $4.09 | $21.33 | $42.66 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.01 | $48.01 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $25.86 | $51.72 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.22 | $62.43 |
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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