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

The driving distance from Breinigsville, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 60 miles (96.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 42m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
76.47 mi
01h 21m
Flight
59.97 mi
96.52 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.97 mi
Kilometers
96.52 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
76.47 mi
Kilometers
123.06 km
Drive Time
01h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Tue, Nov 10, 6:29 AM EST
Return by in Breinigsville
Tue, Nov 10, 7:50 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Breinigsville
2026-11-10T05:08
Arrive City of Scranton
Tue, Nov 10, 6:29 AM EST
Route Timing
01h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:21 AM to 11:21 AM EST

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

Leave by
3:48 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Breinigsville
9:30 PM EST
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Breinigsville
38 mi
00h 40m
To City of Scranton
38.5 mi
00h 40m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 15 mph W
Destination
63°F
Tuesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Tue, Nov 10 6:00 AM EST
Wind
5 to 12 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Breinigsville Road

    2620 ft · 1 min · Breinigsville Road

  2. 2

    Turn sharp right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1.1 km · 54 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Trexlertown Bypass

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Trexlertown Bypass

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Fogelsville, Trexlertown

    1427 ft · 41 sec

  5. 5

    Turn left

    1.5 mi · 3 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 Breinigsville 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
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
10
4 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 74%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 11%
Trexlertown Bypass
1.51 mi · 2%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.35 mi · 2%
William Penn Highway
1.23 mi · 2%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+16.5 mi
60 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
00h 40m from Breinigsville
Leave By
3:48 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Breinigsville and Mostly 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 Breinigsville to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 76.5 miles (123.1 km) and usually takes 01h 21m 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 Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38 miles from Breinigsville and 38.5 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 60 miles (96.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:48 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.77 one way or $23.54 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Breinigsville and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around East Side, 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 East Side.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Breinigsville and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 59.97 mi (96.52 km).

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#1 Breinigsville

Situated in western Lehigh County at an average elevation of 407 feet, this unincorporated community is an integral part of the Lehigh Valley metropolitan area.

Population0
Coordinates40.5367600, -75.6313000
Altitude124
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: Breinigsville Road (-75.631299, 40.536768)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 123 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 32m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 31m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 05m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 57m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.7 gal
10.21 L · about $11.77
Round trip
$23.54
5.4 gal · 20.42 L
Estimated CO2
24 kg one way
Round trip: 48 kg / 106 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.36 $11.77 $23.54
Mid-grade $4.79 $12.94 $25.87
Premium $5.24 $14.14 $28.27
Diesel $6.56 $17.71 $35.41

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 · Nov 09, 2026

There is no time difference between Breinigsville and City of Scranton. The current time is 05:08:31.

Distance to Other Cities

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