Poughkeepsie to Scranton: Road Trip Guide & Distance

92.4 miles 148.7 km · straight line
115.5 miles estimated 185.9 km · driving distance
2h 19min estimated drive time
$11 - $14 estimated fuel cost
~41min flight time · usually no direct flights
258° WSW bearing direction

How far is Poughkeepsie from Scranton?

The distance from Poughkeepsie to Scranton is 92.4 miles (148.7 km) as the crow flies. Scranton is located WSW of Poughkeepsie. By car, the driving distance is approximately 115.5 miles, taking about 2h 19min. A direct flight would take roughly 41min. Both are located in United States — Poughkeepsie in New York and Scranton in Pennsylvania.

This is a quick and easy drive, perfect for a day trip or weekend getaway. You can easily make the round trip in a single day. Since you'll be heading mostly West, pack a good pair of sunglasses if you plan to drive during the late afternoon to avoid the harsh sun glare. 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 Poughkeepsie 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 Poughkeepsie to Scranton

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 2h 19min $11 - $14 Flexible stops
Bus ~2h 47min $9–$17* Budget
Train ~2h 12min $14–$40* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Poughkeepsie & Scranton

Quick Facts

Poughkeepsie
41.70°N, 73.92°W
America/New_York
62m 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 31 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 8 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 269.5 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients