How far is Tyrone, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Tyrone, PA to Scranton, PA is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 47m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 35m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
172.83 mi
02h 47m
Flight
143.5 mi
230.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
143.5 mi
Kilometers
230.94 km
Flight Time
00h 17m

Driving Distance

Road route
172.83 mi
Kilometers
278.14 km
Drive Time
02h 47m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 47m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Return by in Tyrone
Thu, Apr 23, 4:22 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Tyrone
2026-04-22T22:46
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 1:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 47m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:48 AM to 12:48 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Tyrone
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 Tyrone
86.2 mi
01h 23m
To Scranton
86.6 mi
01h 23m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
70°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph W
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on West 10th Street

    27 m · 9 sec · West 10th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue

    150 m · 12 sec · Pennsylvania Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto East 11th Street

    1002 ft · 22 sec · East 11th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left

    1850 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    21.3 mi · 23 min

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    4 mi · 5 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on I 99 North, US 220 North: Bellefonte

    12.3 mi · 15 min

  8. 8

    Turn left onto I 80 East, US 220 North: Williamsport

    1283 ft · 31 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    99.3 mi · 1 hr 48 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  14. 14

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  15. 15

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Tyrone 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
18 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
3 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
10.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
99.3 mi · 57%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 19%
East 11th Street
25.4 mi · 15%
I 99 North
12.3 mi · 7%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Cedar Avenue
0.3 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

99.3 mi · 01h 48m

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 47m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.3 mi
143.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
01h 23m from Tyrone
Leave By
12:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Tyrone and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Tyrone to Scranton?

The road trip is about 172.8 miles (278.1 km) and usually takes 02h 47m 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 86.2 miles from Tyrone and 86.6 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 143.5 miles (230.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.3 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 12:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.92 one way or $49.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 54.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Tyrone and Chance Rain Showers then Partly 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 Tyrone and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 143.5 mi (230.94 km).

Tyrone

#1 Tyrone

Borough in Blair County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,095
Coordinates40.6706200, -78.2386200
Altitude272
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West 10th Street (-78.238651, 40.670548)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 278 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 19m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 28m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 09m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
6.1 gal
23.09 L · about $24.92
Round trip
$49.85
12.2 gal · 46.18 L
Estimated CO2
54.2 kg one way
Round trip: 108.4 kg / 239 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.92 $49.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $28.05 $56.11
Premium $4.95 $30.22 $60.44
Diesel $5.98 $36.48 $72.96

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Tyrone and Scranton. The current time is 22:46:53.

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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.