How far is York, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from York, PA to Scranton, PA is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 52m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
147.2 mi
02h 26m
Flight
114.41 mi
184.13 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
114.41 mi
Kilometers
184.13 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.2 mi
Kilometers
236.89 km
Drive Time
02h 26m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 PM EDT
Return by in York
Thu, Apr 16, 2:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave York
2026-04-16T09:36
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 12:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 26m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:26 AM to 12:26 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:38 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in York
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Zerbe
PA

Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From York
73.1 mi
01h 13m
To Scranton
74.1 mi
01h 13m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
87°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on North George Street

    2.5 mi · 6 min · North George Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left toward I 83: Harrisburg

    874 ft · 21 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    23.7 mi · 29 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  9. 9

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  10. 10

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between York 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
13 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 77%
I 83
23.9 mi · 16%
I 83 North
4.01 mi · 3%
North George Street
2.46 mi · 2%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
I 81 North
0.58 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 14m

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 26m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.8 mi
114.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zerbe
01h 13m from York
Leave By
1:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving York and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.2 miles (236.9 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?

Zerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.1 miles from York and 74.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 114.4 miles (184.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.8 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 1:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.21 one way or $42.41 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around York and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Zerbe

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

61 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

61 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

62 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

63 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between York and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 114.41 mi (184.13 km).

York

#1 York

County seat of York County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population28,768
Coordinates39.9626000, -76.7277400
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North George Street (-76.727776, 39.962588)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 40m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.19 gal
19.66 L · about $21.21
Round trip
$42.41
10.38 gal · 39.32 L
Estimated CO2
46.1 kg one way
Round trip: 92.2 kg / 203 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.21 $42.41
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.87 $47.74
Premium $4.95 $25.71 $51.42
Diesel $5.98 $31.04 $62.07

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between York and Scranton. The current time is 09:36:50.

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.