Destinations · Pennsylvania

Scranton

PA · 41.4106, -75.6675

Governor Casey Byway, Gateway to the Endless Mountains and Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway are signed byways within 30 miles of Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Understand

The city grew vigorously in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, as a capital of coal mining and railroads, which were vital to the expanding industry in this part of the country. Prosperity subsided and economic distress followed for decades. Property values have since increased as Scranton is gaining employers and investment. From 2005 to 2013, Scranton entered American popular culture as the setting for the U.S. version of the TV series The Office (though only the opening credits were shot in the city).

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The drives · Designated roads lead.

3 scenic drives near Scranton

Ordered by federal designation, then by how close each one runs to Scranton. All-American Roads and National Scenic Byways are named by the Federal Highway Administration, not by us.

01
Governor Casey Byway
State scenic byway · 4 mi out
02
Gateway to the Endless Mountains
State scenic byway · 16 mi out
03
Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway
State scenic byway · 16 mi out

Day-trip loops

Planned by the Byway engine on real roads: every stop traces to an OpenStreetMap feature, and the total time counts driving and the stops themselves.

Loop 1 · 4 h window · 112 mi

3 h 49 loop · 1 stop · back by 3:48 PM. Incorporates Governor Casey Byway.

Moon Lake State Forest Recreation Area · 45 min

Touches Governor Casey Byway

Loop 2 · 8 h window · 296 mi

7 h 37 loop · 3 stops · back by 7:37 PM. Incorporates Governor Casey Byway.

Ross Park Carousel · 10 min
Susquehanna State Park · 45 min
Casimir Pulaski Monument · 30 min

Touches Governor Casey Byway, Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway

Common questions

How long is a scenic day-trip loop from Scranton?

Byway's engine bakes two loops from Scranton: 4 h, 112 miles, 1 stop; and 8 h, 296 miles, 3 stops. The time counts the driving and the stops themselves.