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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Coaldale, PA is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
166.93 mi
03h 15m
Flight
133.75 mi
215.25 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.75 mi
Kilometers
215.25 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
166.93 mi
Kilometers
268.64 km
Drive Time
03h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Coaldale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 11:09 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T04:38
Arrive Coaldale
Sun, Apr 19, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 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
10:30 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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
83.3 mi
01h 37m
To Coaldale
83.6 mi
01h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    126 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 53: Philipsburg, Kylertown

    1454 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Kylertown Drifting Highway

    1769 ft · 37 sec · Kylertown Drifting Highway

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Winburne Road

    2.1 mi · 5 min · Winburne Road

  11. 11

    Turn straight onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Casanova Spur

    1.1 km · 2 min · Casanova Spur

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Casanova Road

    2213 ft · 1 min · Casanova Road

  14. 14

    Turn sharp left onto Coaldale Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Coaldale Road

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Coaldale Road

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
15 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
126 mi · 75%
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 20%
Winburne Road
2.06 mi · 1%
Coaldale Road
1.73 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Main Street
0.76 mi
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

126 mi · 02h 17m

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 15m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+33.1 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
01h 37m from City of Scranton
Leave By
10:30 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Coaldale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 166.9 miles (268.6 km) and usually takes 03h 15m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.3 miles from City of Scranton and 83.6 miles from Coaldale.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 33.1 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:30 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.07 one way or $48.13 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely then Chance Rain And Snow Showers near Coaldale.

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

98 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 Coaldale. Straight-line distance: 133.75 mi (215.25 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Coaldale

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,131
Coordinates40.9361700, -78.1602900
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Coaldale (-78.16029, 40.93617)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 269 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 10m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 20m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 46m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 04m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.89 gal
22.3 L · about $24.07
Round trip
$48.13
11.78 gal · 44.6 L
Estimated CO2
52.3 kg one way
Round trip: 104.7 kg / 231 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.07 $48.13
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.09 $54.18
Premium $4.95 $29.18 $58.36
Diesel $5.98 $35.22 $70.44

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Coaldale. The current time is 04:38:34.

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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.