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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Atglen, PA is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
150.62 mi
03h 01m
Flight
101.83 mi
163.88 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.83 mi
Kilometers
163.88 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
150.62 mi
Kilometers
242.4 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Atglen
Fri, Apr 17, 4:58 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 8:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-17T13:57
Arrive Atglen
Fri, Apr 17, 4:58 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:02 AM to 11:02 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:56 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
75.3 mi
01h 30m
To Atglen
75.3 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
78°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

    2491 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    21.2 mi · 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester

    1.1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown

    3108 ft · 1 min

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike

    2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue

    3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue

  19. 19

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster

    994 ft · 24 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

    12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass

  21. 21

    Continue on Lincoln Highway

    2266 ft · 45 sec · Lincoln Highway

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Octorara Trail

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Octorara Trail

  23. 23

    Continue on North Church Street

    3243 ft · 1 min · North Church Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West 1st Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · West 1st Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on South Limestone Road

    1368 ft · 28 sec · South Limestone Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Lower Valley Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Lower Valley Road

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Main Street

    888 ft · 25 sec · Main Street

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Upper Valley Road

    18 m · 1 sec · Upper Valley Road

  29. 29

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Upper Valley Road

Car Route Details

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

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
29 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
5 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 62%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
21.2 mi · 14%
Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 8%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 6%
West Uwchlan Avenue
3.28 mi · 2%
Lower Valley Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.1 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 04m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+48.8 mi
101.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 30m from City of Scranton
Leave By
10:56 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Atglen.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 150.6 miles (242.4 km) and usually takes 03h 01m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.3 miles from City of Scranton and 75.3 miles from Atglen.

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

The direct path is about 101.8 miles (163.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 48.8 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:56 AM 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 47.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Atglen.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Atglen. Straight-line distance: 101.83 mi (163.88 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Atglen

#2 Atglen

Borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population1,403
Coordinates39.9492700, -75.9735600
Altitude149
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Atglen (-75.97356, 39.94927)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 242 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 30m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.32 gal
20.12 L · about $21.74
Round trip
$43.48
10.64 gal · 40.24 L
Estimated CO2
47.3 kg one way
Round trip: 94.6 kg / 209 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.74 $43.48
Mid-grade $4.60 $24.47 $48.93
Premium $4.95 $26.36 $52.71
Diesel $5.98 $31.81 $63.63

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 · Apr 17, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Atglen. The current time is 13:57:04.

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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.