How far is Chalfont, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Chalfont, PA to Scranton, PA is about 102 miles (164.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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.
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Chalfont and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Chalfont and Scranton.
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Start on Park Avenue
47 m · 9 sec · Park Avenue
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Turn left onto North Main Street
64 m · 12 sec · North Main Street
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Turn right onto Sunset Avenue
3264 ft · 1 min · Sunset Avenue
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Continue on Railroad Avenue
1.2 km · 2 min · Railroad Avenue
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Turn right onto Barry Road
2694 ft · 1 min · Barry Road
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Continue on New Galena Road
1791 ft · 49 sec · New Galena Road
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Continue on New Galena Road
1.4 km · 2 min · New Galena Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Hilltown Pike
1184 ft · 30 sec · Hilltown Pike
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Turn right onto Bethlehem Pike
1.8 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Continue on Sellersville Bypass
5.1 mi · 7 min · Sellersville Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 563: Perkasie
816 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto Lawn Avenue
914 ft · 39 sec · Lawn Avenue
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Turn left onto Ridge Road
1487 ft · 32 sec · Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Ridge Valley Road
2.5 mi · 5 min · Ridge Valley Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allentown Road
155 m · 10 sec · Allentown Road
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Continue on Finland Road
1.3 km · 1 min · Finland Road
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Continue on Upper Ridge Road
1 mi · 2 min · Upper Ridge Road
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Turn right onto Old Woods Road
688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road
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Turn left
35 m · 11 sec
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Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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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
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Chalfont and 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.1 mi · 01h 22m
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.
Sunny leaving Chalfont and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Chalfont to Scranton?
The road trip is about 102 miles (164.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from Chalfont and 51.6 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Chalfont and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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 Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Chalfont and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 81.01 mi (130.38 km).
#1 Chalfont
Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.2884400, -75.2090600 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 164 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 23m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $14.71 | $29.42 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.56 | $33.11 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.83 | $35.67 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.53 | $43.06 |
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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