How far is South Lebanon, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from South Lebanon, PA to Scranton, PA is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 53m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
107.35 mi
01h 56m
Flight
84.04 mi
135.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.04 mi
Kilometers
135.25 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
107.35 mi
Kilometers
172.77 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in South Lebanon
Sun, Apr 19, 4:28 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave South Lebanon
2026-04-19T00:35
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:36 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in South Lebanon
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
Delano
PA

Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From South Lebanon
53.5 mi
00h 58m
To Scranton
53.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 18 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between South Lebanon and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Horst Avenue

    824 ft · 40 sec · Horst Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto State Drive

    3111 ft · 2 min · State Drive

  3. 3

    Turn right onto South Lincoln Avenue

    1.1 mi · 3 min · South Lincoln Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Maple Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Maple Street

  5. 5

    Continue on Ebenezer Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Ebenezer Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Fisher Avenue

    96 m · 6 sec · Fisher Avenue

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  11. 11

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  14. 14

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fisher Avenue
93.5 mi · 87%
Ebenezer Road
7.78 mi · 7%
Maple Street
2.19 mi · 2%
South Lincoln Avenue
1.07 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
State Drive
0.59 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Fisher Avenue

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 50m

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 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
84.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
00h 58m from South Lebanon
Leave By
2:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving South Lebanon and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from South Lebanon to Scranton?

The road trip is about 107.4 miles (172.8 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 53.5 miles from South Lebanon and 53.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 84.1 miles (135.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.49 one way or $30.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around South Lebanon and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

48 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

89 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between South Lebanon and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 84.04 mi (135.25 km).

South Lebanon

#1 South Lebanon

Township in southern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

Population10,042
Coordinates40.3284300, -76.4030200
Altitude156
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Horst Avenue (-76.40312, 40.328584)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 173 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 08m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 32m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 20m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.79 gal
14.34 L · about $15.49
Round trip
$30.97
7.58 gal · 28.68 L
Estimated CO2
33.7 kg one way
Round trip: 67.4 kg / 149 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.49 $30.97
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.43 $34.86
Premium $4.95 $18.78 $37.55
Diesel $5.98 $22.66 $45.33

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 South Lebanon and Scranton. The current time is 00:35:30.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.