How far is Abbottstown, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Abbottstown, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 24m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Abbottstown and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Abbottstown and City of Scranton.
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Start on the route
50 m · 19 sec
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Turn left
20 m · 10 sec
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Turn left onto West Fleet Street
40 m · 11 sec · West Fleet Street
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Turn left onto South Queen Street
60 m · 6 sec · South Queen Street
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward North Queen Street
28 m · 2 sec · North Queen Street
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Exit the roundabout onto North Queen Street
3.6 mi · 6 min · North Queen Street
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Continue on Harrisburg Street
3153 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Street
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Continue on Baltimore Pike
9.3 mi · 16 min · Baltimore Pike
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Continue on Baltimore Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Baltimore Road
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Continue on Baltimore Street
631 ft · 13 sec · Baltimore Street
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Continue on Baltimore Road
2321 ft · 46 sec · Baltimore Road
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Continue on South Baltimore Street
2.2 mi · 4 min · South Baltimore Street
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Take the ramp straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
4.1 mi · 6 min
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Continue straight
5.1 mi · 7 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York
2218 ft · 58 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
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Merge slight left
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
3087 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Abbottstown and City of Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 02h 14m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A comfortable day-trip route
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Abbottstown and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Abbottstown to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 156.7 miles (252.2 km) and usually takes 02h 42m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 76.9 miles from Abbottstown and 79.8 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 125.6 miles (202.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.60 one way or $45.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Abbottstown and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near East Franklin
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to East Franklin.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Abbottstown and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 125.64 mi (202.2 km).
#1 Abbottstown
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,024 |
| Coordinates | 39.8864900, -76.9847000 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 252 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 36m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 57m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $22.60 | $45.19 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $25.43 | $50.86 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $27.40 | $54.79 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $33.07 | $66.14 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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