How far is City of Scranton, PA from Cressona, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Cressona, PA is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 31m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 03m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
Driving 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 01h 31m.
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.
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Cressona.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Cressona.
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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
59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville
2062 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on Route 61 South
2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
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Take the exit slight right
532 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Pottsville Street
3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn left onto South Sillyman Street
1778 ft · 34 sec · South Sillyman Street
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Turn left onto Front Street
1315 ft · 58 sec · Front Street
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Turn right onto Zerbe Street
23 m · 3 sec · Zerbe Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Zerbe Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Cressona.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Light Rain near Cressona.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Cressona?
The road trip is about 73.8 miles (118.7 km) and usually takes 01h 31m 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?
Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.8 miles from City of Scranton and 36.9 miles from Cressona.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 60.3 miles (97.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13.5 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:26 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.28 one way or $22.55 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around City of Scranton and Light Rain near Cressona.
Stop Ideas Near Conyngham
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 Conyngham.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Cressona. Straight-line distance: 60.37 mi (97.15 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 Cressona
Borough in southern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,585 |
| Coordinates | 40.6267600, -76.1927200 |
| Altitude | 182 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cressona (-76.19272, 40.62676)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 119 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 13m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 03m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 55m |
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 | $4.34 | $11.28 | $22.55 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $12.40 | $24.79 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $13.55 | $27.10 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $17.01 | $34.03 |
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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