How far is Wysox, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Wysox, PA to Scranton, PA is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 25m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 50m 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
61.28 mi
01h 25m
Flight
45.58 mi
73.36 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.58 mi
Kilometers
73.36 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
61.28 mi
Kilometers
98.62 km
Drive Time
01h 25m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 25m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Return by in Wysox
Thu, Apr 23, 3:50 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Wysox
2026-04-23T00:59
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 25m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:25 AM to 11:25 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Wysox
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
Meshoppen
PA

Township in Wyoming County, Pennsylvania

From Wysox
30.2 mi
00h 42m
To Scranton
31.1 mi
00h 42m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    47 m · 10 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  3. 3

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92

  11. 11

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  17. 17

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  18. 18

    Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

    1153 ft · 30 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  20. 20

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    526 ft · 18 sec · Penn Avenue

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Linden Street

    135 m · 13 sec · Linden Street

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    131 m · 15 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Wysox 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
24 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
25 mi · 41%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
21.4 mi · 35%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 8%
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.89 mi · 5%
Winola Road
2.43 mi · 4%
North Scranton Expressway
2.11 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Turn sharp left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 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
01h 25m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.7 mi
45.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Meshoppen
00h 42m from Wysox
Leave By
3:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Wysox 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 Wysox to Scranton?

The road trip is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km) and usually takes 01h 25m 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?

Meshoppen is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.2 miles from Wysox and 31.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 45.6 miles (73.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.7 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.83 one way or $17.65 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Meshoppen

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

39 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Wysox and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 45.58 mi (73.36 km).

Wysox

#1 Wysox

Township in Bradford County, Pennsylvania

Population1,636
Coordinates41.7745200, -76.3993800
Altitude218
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: PA 187 (-76.39943, 41.774541)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 99 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 02m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 01m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.16 gal
8.19 L · about $8.83
Round trip
$17.65
4.32 gal · 16.38 L
Estimated CO2
19.2 kg one way
Round trip: 38.4 kg / 85 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.83 $17.65
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.93 $19.87
Premium $4.95 $10.70 $21.40
Diesel $5.98 $12.92 $25.83

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 Wysox and Scranton. The current time is 00:59:32.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.