How far is City of Scranton, PA from Christiana, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Christiana, PA is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km), with a travel time of about 03h 02m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 05m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 03h 02m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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 Lehigh 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 Christiana.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Christiana.
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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
2491 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
21.2 mi · 23 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100: Downingtown, Pottstown, West Chester
1.1 km · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 100 South: Downingtown
3108 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pottstown Pike
2834 ft · 46 sec · Pottstown Pike
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Turn right onto West Uwchlan Avenue
3.3 mi · 6 min · West Uwchlan Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 West, US 30 Business Alternate Truck West: Coatesville, Lancaster
994 ft · 24 sec
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Merge slight left onto Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
12.5 mi · 17 min · Coatesville-Downingtown Bypass
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Continue on Lincoln Highway
3.6 mi · 5 min · Lincoln Highway
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Turn left onto Simmontown Road
2.1 mi · 5 min · Simmontown Road
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Continue on Sadsbury Avenue
2107 ft · 60 sec · Sadsbury Avenue
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Continue on North Bridge Street
2435 ft · 1 min · North Bridge Street
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Keep slight right to continue on Water Street
146 m · 18 sec · Water Street
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Turn right onto Mill Street
646 ft · 30 sec · Mill Street
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Turn right onto West Slokom Avenue
88 m · 13 sec · West Slokom Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Slokom Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Christiana.
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 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.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Christiana.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Christiana?
The road trip is about 151.2 miles (243.4 km) and usually takes 03h 02m 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 75.6 miles from City of Scranton and 75.7 miles from Christiana.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.7 miles (163.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 49.5 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.82 one way or $43.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Christiana.
Stop Ideas Near Emmaus
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 Emmaus.
Paoli
Exton
Downingtown
White Haven, PA
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Christiana. Straight-line distance: 101.65 mi (163.59 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 Christiana
Borough in eastern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,165 |
| Coordinates | 39.9548300, -75.9968900 |
| Altitude | 145 |
| Country | United States |
End: Christiana (-75.99689, 39.95483)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 02m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 53m |
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 | $21.82 | $43.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.56 | $49.12 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.45 | $52.91 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.93 | $63.87 |
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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