Dover, Delaware to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

155.7 miles 250.6 km · straight line
194.7 miles estimated 313.3 km · driving distance
3h 55min estimated drive time
$19 - $23 estimated fuel cost
~49min flight time
357° N bearing direction

How far is Dover, Delaware from Scranton?

The distance from Dover, Delaware to Scranton is 155.7 miles (250.6 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located N of Dover, Delaware. By car, the driving distance is approximately 194.7 miles, taking about 3h 55min. A direct flight would take roughly 49min. Both are located in United States — Dover, Delaware in Delaware and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

For a drive of this length, it's recommended to plan at least one quick rest stop to stretch your legs and grab a coffee. Given the short distance, driving or taking a train is often faster and more convenient than dealing with airport security and flight boarding times.

Coordinates come from public place data for Dover, Delaware and Scranton. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Dover, Delaware to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 3h 55min $19 - $23 Flexible stops
Fly ~49min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~4h 42min $16–$29* Budget
Train ~3h 43min $23–$68* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Dover, Delaware & Scranton

Quick Facts

Dover, Delaware
39.16°N, 75.52°W
America/New_York
9m 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 52 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 13 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 159.9 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients