How far is Spry, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Spry, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 32m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 04m 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
151.55 mi
02h 32m
Flight
115.76 mi
186.29 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.76 mi
Kilometers
186.29 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
151.55 mi
Kilometers
243.89 km
Drive Time
02h 32m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 32m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Wed, May 13, 12:11 PM EDT
Return by in Spry
Wed, May 13, 2:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Spry
2026-05-13T09:39
Arrive City of Scranton
Wed, May 13, 12:11 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 32m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:32 AM to 12:32 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:26 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Spry
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From Spry
75.4 mi
01h 16m
To City of Scranton
76.1 mi
01h 16m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Today

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, May 13 8:00 AM EDT
Wind
14 mph SW
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, May 13 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 12 mph S

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Spry and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Spry and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on East Church Street

    7 m · 3 sec · East Church Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Queen Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · South Queen Street

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg

    1310 ft · 34 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    30.1 mi · 38 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  10. 10

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Spry and City of 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
11 steps
3 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
7.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 75%
I 83 North
34.4 mi · 23%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
South Queen Street
0.93 mi · 1%
I 81 North
0.58 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 32m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.8 mi
115.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
01h 16m from Spry
Leave By
1:26 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Spry and Rain Showers near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Spry to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 151.6 miles (243.9 km) and usually takes 02h 32m 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?

East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from Spry and 76.1 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 115.8 miles (186.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.8 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 1:26 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.86 one way or $43.72 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Spry and Rain Showers near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Spry and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 115.76 mi (186.29 km).

Spry

#1 Spry

Census designated place

Population4,891
Coordinates39.9184300, -76.6849700
Altitude215
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: East Church Street (-76.684965, 39.918414)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 244 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 47m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 01m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 53m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.35 gal
20.24 L · about $21.86
Round trip
$43.72
10.7 gal · 40.48 L
Estimated CO2
47.5 kg one way
Round trip: 95.1 kg / 210 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.86 $43.72
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.60 $49.21
Premium $4.95 $26.50 $53.01
Diesel $5.98 $31.99 $63.99

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between Spry and City of Scranton. The current time is 09:39:08.

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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.