How far is City of Scranton, PA from Blue Bell, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Blue Bell, PA is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89 miles (143.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Blue Bell.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Blue Bell.
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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
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg
2226 ft · 57 sec
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Turn right
562 ft · 42 sec
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Turn left
137 m · 33 sec
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Turn straight onto Plymouth Road
88 m · 12 sec · Plymouth Road
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Turn right onto West Germantown Pike
1.2 km · 1 min · West Germantown Pike
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Turn right onto Walton Road
1.5 mi · 3 min · Walton Road
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Keep slight left to continue on Stenton Avenue
2359 ft · 51 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Continue on Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
1.1 km · 1 min · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Penllyn Blue Bell Pike
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Blue Bell.
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
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.
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 Sunny near Blue Bell.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Blue Bell?
The road trip is about 109.1 miles (175.5 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 54.5 miles from City of Scranton and 54.5 miles from Blue Bell.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89 miles (143.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.1 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 2:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.27 one way or $34.53 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Sunny near Blue Bell.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
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 Bowmanstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Blue Bell. Straight-line distance: 88.99 mi (143.21 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 Blue Bell
Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 6,067 |
| Coordinates | 40.1523300, -75.2662900 |
| Altitude | 109 |
| Country | United States |
End: Blue Bell (-75.26629, 40.15233)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 175 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 37m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 49m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 33m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 21m |
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 | $4.49 | $17.27 | $34.53 |
| Mid-grade | $4.94 | $19.01 | $38.01 |
| Premium | $5.33 | $20.50 | $41.00 |
| Diesel | $6.61 | $25.46 | $50.91 |
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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