Grand Island to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

1176.6 miles 1893.6 km · straight line
1411.9 miles estimated 2272.3 km · driving distance
28h 24min estimated drive time
$136 - $167 estimated fuel cost
~2h 52min flight time
81° E bearing direction

How far is Grand Island from Scranton?

The distance from Grand Island to Scranton is 1176.6 miles (1893.6 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located E of Grand Island. By car, the driving distance is approximately 1411.9 miles, taking about 28h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 2h 52min. Both are located in United States — Grand Island in Nebraska and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. For a trip of this distance, flying is significantly faster. However, driving offers the flexibility to explore stops along the way.

Coordinates come from public place data for Grand Island 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 Grand Island to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 28h 24min $136 - $167 Flexible stops
Fly ~2h 52min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~34h 5min $113–$212* Budget
Train ~36h 55min $169–$494* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Grand Island & Scranton

Quick Facts

Grand Island
40.92°N, 98.34°W
America/Chicago
567m 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 392 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 98 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 21.2 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients