How far is City of Scranton, PA from Allen, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Allen, PA is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 51m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 51m.
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.
Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Allen.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Allen.
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Start on Cedar Avenue
553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
7.7 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 114: Mechanicsburg
1731 ft · 42 sec
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Conoduguinet Road
53 m · 11 sec · Conoduguinet Road
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Continue on New Willow Mill Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · New Willow Mill Road
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Continue on Conodoguinet Parkway
3210 ft · 1 min · Conodoguinet Parkway
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Continue on Hogestown Road
1.6 mi · 3 min · Hogestown Road
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Turn right onto Mulberry Drive
1.6 mi · 4 min · Mulberry Drive
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Turn right onto West Trindle Road
1.3 mi · 3 min · West Trindle Road
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Turn left onto Boiling Springs Road
3.4 mi · 6 min · Boiling Springs Road
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Turn right onto Old Stonehouse Road
8 m · 1 sec · Old Stonehouse Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Stonehouse Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Allen.
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
118 mi · 02h 19m
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 City of Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allen.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Allen?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from City of Scranton and 69.1 miles from Allen.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.3 miles (182.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.8 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Allen.
Stop Ideas Near Gordon
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 Gordon.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Allen. Straight-line distance: 113.33 mi (182.38 km).
#1 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Allen
Township in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 5,092 |
| Coordinates | 40.1653700, -77.0844200 |
| Altitude | 156 |
| Country | United States |
End: Allen (-77.08442, 40.16537)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 35m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $4.46 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $23.98 | $47.97 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $25.84 | $51.67 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $31.90 | $63.80 |
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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