How far is Troy, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Troy, PA to Scranton, PA is about 169 miles (271.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137 miles (220.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 31m 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. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.

Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
168.95 mi
02h 45m
Flight
137.04 mi
220.54 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.04 mi
Kilometers
220.54 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
168.95 mi
Kilometers
271.9 km
Drive Time
02h 45m

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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 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:27 PM EDT
Return by in Troy
Thu, Oct 15, 8:13 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Troy
2026-10-15T14:42
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 5:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:46 AM to 12:46 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Troy
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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Troy
84.3 mi
01h 22m
To Scranton
84.7 mi
01h 22m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph E
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Lil Troy Drive

    103 m · 21 sec · Lil Troy Drive

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Troy Hawk Run Highway

    2368 ft · 47 sec · Troy Hawk Run Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on Morrisdale Allport Highway

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Morrisdale Allport Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Kylertown Drifting Highway

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Kylertown Drifting Highway

  5. 5

    Take the ramp right

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    126.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Keystone Shortway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 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 Troy and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
126 mi · 75%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 20%
Morrisdale Allport Highway
5.13 mi · 3%
Kylertown Drifting Highway
1.79 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Troy Hawk Run Highway
0.45 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

126 mi · 02h 17m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32 mi
137 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
01h 22m from Troy
Leave By
12:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Troy 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 Troy to Scranton?

The road trip is about 169 miles (271.9 km) and usually takes 02h 45m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 84.3 miles from Troy and 84.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 137 miles (220.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 32 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 12:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.61 one way or $53.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 53 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Troy and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 137.04 mi (220.54 km).

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#1 Troy

Situated in the rural landscape of central Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community is located within Clearfield County.

Population0
Coordinates40.9150600, -78.2164000
Altitude438
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Lil Troy Drive (-78.216478, 40.915185)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 272 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 22m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 48m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 24m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.96 gal
22.57 L · about $26.61
Round trip
$53.21
11.92 gal · 45.14 L
Estimated CO2
53 kg one way
Round trip: 105.9 kg / 233 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $26.61 $53.21
Mid-grade $4.93 $29.35 $58.71
Premium $5.31 $31.62 $63.24
Diesel $6.55 $39.04 $78.08

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Troy and Scranton. The current time is 14:42:12.

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.