How far is Alburtis, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Alburtis, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 23m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 46m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
77.2 mi
01h 23m
Flight
61.81 mi
99.48 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.81 mi
Kilometers
99.48 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.2 mi
Kilometers
124.24 km
Drive Time
01h 23m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 23m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Tue, May 12, 8:42 PM EDT
Return by in Alburtis
Tue, May 12, 10:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Alburtis
2026-05-12T19:19
Arrive City of Scranton
Tue, May 12, 8:42 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 23m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:23 AM to 11:23 AM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
3:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Alburtis
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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.

Mid-route stop
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Alburtis
38.3 mi
00h 41m
To City of Scranton
38.9 mi
00h 41m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Alburtis and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Alburtis and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on East 2nd Street

    38 m · 8 sec · East 2nd Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Main Street

    1645 ft · 37 sec · South Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Spring Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Spring Creek Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Trexlertown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Trexlertown Road

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    1.5 mi · 2 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  7. 7

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  16. 16

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Alburtis and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 74%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 11%
Trexlertown Road
3.24 mi · 4%
Spring Creek Road
1.51 mi · 2%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.35 mi · 2%
William Penn Highway
1.23 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

57 mi · 01h 04m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
01h 23m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.4 mi
61.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 41m from Alburtis
Leave By
3:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Alburtis and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Alburtis to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 77.2 miles (124.2 km) and usually takes 01h 23m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.3 miles from Alburtis and 38.9 miles from City of Scranton.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 61.8 miles (99.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.4 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 3:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.11 one way or $22.23 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Alburtis and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Jim Thorpe, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Jim Thorpe.

BUS

White Haven, PA

22 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Alburtis and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 61.81 mi (99.48 km).

Alburtis

#1 Alburtis

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,643
Coordinates40.5109300, -75.6029700
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: East 2nd Street (-75.602921, 40.510854)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 124 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 55m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.72 gal
10.31 L · about $11.11
Round trip
$22.23
5.44 gal · 20.62 L
Estimated CO2
24.2 kg one way
Round trip: 48.3 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.11 $22.23
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.51 $25.02
Premium $4.95 $13.47 $26.95
Diesel $5.98 $16.27 $32.53

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Pennsylvania · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Alburtis and City of Scranton. The current time is 19:19:22.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.