How far is Shiremanstown, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Shiremanstown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight 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 02h 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Shiremanstown and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Shiremanstown and Scranton.
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Start on East Main Street
128 m · 12 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Railroad Avenue
2732 ft · 1 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto East Trindle Road
1830 ft · 41 sec · East Trindle Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 11 North, PA 581 East: Harrisburg, Hershey, York
1539 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
2.8 mi · 4 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
3087 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Shiremanstown and Scranton.
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 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Partly Sunny leaving Shiremanstown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Shiremanstown to Scranton?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Girardville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 64.4 miles from Shiremanstown and 64.8 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 106.1 miles (170.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Shiremanstown and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Girardville
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 Girardville.
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Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Shiremanstown and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 106.07 mi (170.71 km).
#1 Shiremanstown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,641 |
| Coordinates | 40.2234200, -76.9535900 |
| Altitude | 128 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.97 | $41.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
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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