Durham, North Carolina to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

412.7 miles 664.2 km · straight line
495.2 miles estimated 797 km · driving distance
9h 58min estimated drive time
$48 - $59 estimated fuel cost
~1h 20min flight time
24° NNE bearing direction

How far is Durham, North Carolina from Scranton?

The distance from Durham, North Carolina to Scranton is 412.7 miles (664.2 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NNE of Durham, North Carolina. By car, the driving distance is approximately 495.2 miles, taking about 9h 58min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 20min. Both are located in United States — Durham, North Carolina in North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina 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 Durham, North Carolina to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 9h 58min $48 - $59 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 20min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~11h 58min $40–$74* Budget
Train ~9h 28min $59–$173* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Durham, North Carolina & Scranton

Quick Facts

Durham, North Carolina
35.99°N, 78.90°W
America/New_York
123m 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 138 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 34 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 60.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients