How far is State Line, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from State Line, PA to Scranton, PA is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
185.57 mi
03h 01m
Flight
158.82 mi
255.6 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
158.82 mi
Kilometers
255.6 km
Flight Time
00h 19m

Driving Distance

Road route
185.57 mi
Kilometers
298.64 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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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 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Tue, Nov 10, 8:52 PM EST
Return by in State Line
Tue, Nov 10, 11:54 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave State Line
2026-11-10T17:51
Arrive Scranton
Tue, Nov 10, 8:52 PM EST
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in State Line
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
East Hanover
PA

Township in western Lebanon County, Pennsylvania

From State Line
92.5 mi
01h 30m
To Scranton
93 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 13 mph SW
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between State Line and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Pennsylvania Avenue North

    822 ft · 17 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue North

  2. 2

    Continue on Molly Pitcher Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Molly Pitcher Highway

  3. 3

    Take the ramp slight right

    2289 ft · 56 sec

  4. 4

    Merge slight left

    61.5 mi · 1 hr 13 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  9. 9

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  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 State Line 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
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 64%
Molly Pitcher Highway
63.8 mi · 34%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.74 mi
US 11 North
0.74 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

115 mi · 02h 15m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.7 mi
158.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Hanover
01h 30m from State Line
Leave By
10:56 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving State Line and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from State Line to Scranton?

The road trip is about 185.5 miles (298.6 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

East Hanover is a useful midpoint, sitting about 92.5 miles from State Line and 93 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 158.8 miles (255.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $28.52 one way or $57.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 58.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around State Line and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near East Hanover

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

26 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

28 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

29 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between State Line and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 158.82 mi (255.6 km).

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#1 State Line

State Line is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.

Population0
Coordinates39.7248200, -77.7244400
Altitude214
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Pennsylvania Avenue North (-77.724397, 39.724822)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 299 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)06h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)03h 05m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.55 gal
24.79 L · about $28.52
Round trip
$57.04
13.1 gal · 49.58 L
Estimated CO2
58.2 kg one way
Round trip: 116.4 kg / 257 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.35 $28.52 $57.04
Mid-grade $4.78 $31.28 $62.55
Premium $5.22 $34.20 $68.41
Diesel $6.56 $42.94 $85.87

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 · Nov 10, 2026

There is no time difference between State Line and Scranton. The current time is 17:51:02.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.