Detroit to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

384.9 miles 619.5 km · straight line
527.2 miles actual route 848.4 km · driving distance
9h 44min estimated drive time
$51 - $62 estimated fuel cost
~1h 16min flight time
97° E bearing direction

How far is Detroit from Scranton?

The distance from Detroit to Scranton is 384.9 miles (619.5 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located E of Detroit. By car, the driving distance is approximately 527.2 miles, taking about 9h 44min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 16min. Both are located in United States — Detroit in Michigan and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

This is a solid day of driving. Be sure to take breaks every 2-3 hours to avoid driver fatigue, and plan your meals ahead of time. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility.

Coordinates come from public place data for Detroit and Scranton. The driving distance uses an OSRM road-route result when route data is available. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Detroit to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 44min $51 - $62 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 16min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 41min $42–$79* Budget
Train ~9h 15min $63–$185* Comfort

Flying saves significant time. Driving is better if you want flexibility and stops.

* Estimated range. Actual prices vary by date and provider.

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Quick Facts

Detroit
42.33°N, 83.05°W
America/Detroit
183m elevation
Scranton
41.41°N, 75.66°W
America/New_York
230m elevation

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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 128 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 32 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 64.7 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · OSRM