How far is Waynesboro, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Waynesboro, PA to Scranton, PA is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 00m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 152 miles (244.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 01m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 00m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Waynesboro and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Waynesboro and Scranton.
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Start on West Main Street
1340 ft · 52 sec · West Main Street
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Turn right onto North Grant Street
2637 ft · 2 min · North Grant Street
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Continue on Wayne Highway
1336 ft · 22 sec · Wayne Highway
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Continue on North Grant Street
1126 ft · 19 sec · North Grant Street
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Continue on Wayne Highway
6.2 mi · 10 min · Wayne Highway
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Continue on Wayne Road
4.8 mi · 8 min · Wayne Road
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Continue on Wayne Avenue
552 ft · 9 sec · Wayne Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right
1700 ft · 41 sec
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Merge slight right
50 mi · 1 hr
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville
931 ft · 14 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville
1828 ft · 28 sec
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Keep slight left
2072 ft · 32 sec
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Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
114.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Waynesboro and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Sunny leaving Waynesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Waynesboro to Scranton?
The road trip is about 184.2 miles (296.5 km) and usually takes 03h 00m 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?
Tower City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 91.9 miles from Waynesboro and 92.3 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 152 miles (244.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:58 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.56 one way or $53.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 57.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Waynesboro and Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Tower City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Tower City.
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Waynesboro and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 152.06 mi (244.71 km).
#1 Waynesboro
Borough in Pennsylvania
| Population | 10,906 |
| Coordinates | 39.7559300, -77.5777700 |
| Altitude | 216 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 296 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 06h 08m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 37m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 17m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $26.56 | $53.12 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $29.89 | $59.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $32.20 | $64.40 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $38.87 | $77.74 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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