How far is City of Scranton, PA from Clifton Heights, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Clifton Heights, PA is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
123.41 mi
02h 29m
Flight
103.73 mi
166.94 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
103.73 mi
Kilometers
166.94 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
123.41 mi
Kilometers
198.61 km
Drive Time
02h 29m

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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 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Clifton Heights
Sat, May 30, 8:40 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, May 30, 11:09 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-05-30T18:10
Arrive Clifton Heights
Sat, May 30, 8:40 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:30 AM to 12:30 PM EDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
1:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

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
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From City of Scranton
61.7 mi
01h 14m
To Clifton Heights
61.7 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 5:00 PM EDT
Wind
13 mph N
Destination
70°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

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

  13. 13

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    10.8 mi · 15 min · Mid-County Expressway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 3: Upper Darby, Broomall

    1670 ft · 59 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto West Chester Pike

    1527 ft · 46 sec · West Chester Pike

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Lawrence Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Lawrence Road

  19. 19

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Sproul Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Sproul Road

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on West Springfield Road

    2.7 mi · 7 min · West Springfield Road

  21. 21

    Continue on North Springfield Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · North Springfield Road

  22. 22

    Turn left

    51 m · 12 sec

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
23 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
95 mi · 77%
Mid-County Expressway
10.8 mi · 9%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 7%
West Springfield Road
2.74 mi · 2%
Lawrence Road
1.49 mi · 1%
Sproul Road
1.17 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.4 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

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

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
02h 29m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.7 mi
103.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 14m from City of Scranton
Leave By
1:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Sunny near Clifton Heights.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from City of Scranton and 61.7 miles from Clifton Heights.

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

The direct path is about 103.7 miles (166.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 1:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.77 one way or $35.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Sunny near Clifton Heights.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Clifton Heights. Straight-line distance: 103.73 mi (166.94 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Clifton Heights

#2 Clifton Heights

Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population6,695
Coordinates39.9292800, -75.2963000
Altitude49
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Clifton Heights (-75.2963, 39.92928)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 199 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 06m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 28m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 45m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 32m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.35 gal
16.48 L · about $17.77
Round trip
$35.55
8.7 gal · 32.96 L
Estimated CO2
38.7 kg one way
Round trip: 77.3 kg / 170 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.77 $35.55
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.01 $40.01
Premium $4.95 $21.55 $43.10
Diesel $5.98 $26.01 $52.03

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Clifton Heights. The current time is 18:10:17.

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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.