Greensboro to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

430.5 miles 692.8 km · straight line
516.6 miles estimated 831.4 km · driving distance
10h 24min estimated drive time
$50 - $61 estimated fuel cost
~1h 22min flight time
30° NNE bearing direction

How far is Greensboro from Scranton?

The distance from Greensboro to Scranton is 430.5 miles (692.8 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located NNE of Greensboro. By car, the driving distance is approximately 516.6 miles, taking about 10h 24min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 22min. Both are located in United States — Greensboro 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 Greensboro 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 Greensboro to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 10h 24min $50 - $61 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 22min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~12h 29min $41–$77* Budget
Train ~9h 53min $62–$181* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Greensboro & Scranton

Quick Facts

Greensboro
36.07°N, 79.79°W
America/New_York
270m 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 144 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 36 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 57.8 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients