How far is Shenandoah, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Shenandoah, PA to Scranton, PA is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 13m 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
57.68 mi
01h 06m
Flight
49.32 mi
79.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.32 mi
Kilometers
79.38 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
57.68 mi
Kilometers
92.83 km
Drive Time
01h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:32 AM EDT
Return by in Shenandoah
Thu, Apr 30, 2:39 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Shenandoah
2026-04-30T00:25
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 30, 1:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:07 AM to 11:07 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Shenandoah
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
Dorrance
PA

Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Shenandoah
28.7 mi
00h 33m
To Scranton
29 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
58°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NW
Destination
59°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Shenandoah and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 9 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right

    52 m · 14 sec

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn right onto South Main Street

    1562 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Ringtown Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Ringtown Boulevard

  5. 5

    Turn slight right onto Shenandoah Highway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Shenandoah Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Main Boulevard

    4.4 mi · 7 min · Main Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on Center Street

    2.7 mi · 4 min · Center Street

  8. 8

    Continue on CAN DO Expressway

    4 mi · 7 min · CAN DO Expressway

  9. 9

    Turn left

    1478 ft · 38 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    40.8 mi · 49 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  14. 14

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  17. 17

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
17 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
CAN DO Expressway
44.8 mi · 78%
Main Boulevard
4.39 mi · 8%
Center Street
2.69 mi · 5%
Shenandoah Highway
2.08 mi · 4%
Ringtown Boulevard
1.1 mi · 2%
River Street
0.96 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

CAN DO Expressway

Merge slight left

40.8 mi · 00h 49m

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
01h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+8.4 mi
49.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorrance
00h 33m from Shenandoah
Leave By
4:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Shenandoah and Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Shenandoah to Scranton?

The road trip is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km) and usually takes 01h 06m 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?

Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 28.7 miles from Shenandoah and 29 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 49.3 miles (79.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 8.4 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 4:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.29 one way or $16.59 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 18 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shenandoah and Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Dorrance

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

19 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

44 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

118 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Shenandoah and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 49.32 mi (79.38 km).

Shenandoah

#1 Shenandoah

Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population4,738
Coordinates40.8203700, -76.2007700
Altitude396
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.20075, 40.820293)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 93 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.03 gal
7.7 L · about $8.29
Round trip
$16.59
4.06 gal · 15.4 L
Estimated CO2
18 kg one way
Round trip: 36.1 kg / 80 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.29 $16.59
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.34 $18.67
Premium $4.95 $10.06 $20.11
Diesel $5.98 $12.14 $24.28

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 30, 2026

There is no time difference between Shenandoah and Scranton. The current time is 00:25:33.

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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.