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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Dale, PA is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 56m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 68.4 miles (110 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 52m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
88.37 mi
01h 56m
Flight
68.33 mi
109.96 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
68.33 mi
Kilometers
109.96 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
88.37 mi
Kilometers
142.22 km
Drive Time
01h 56m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 56m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 1:31 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-18T09:39
Arrive Dale
Sat, Apr 18, 11:35 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 56m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:56 AM to 11:56 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:38 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
44.2 mi
00h 58m
To Dale
44.2 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
74°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    2233 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Hamilton Boulevard

    1048 ft · 35 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right

    142 m · 11 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    1283 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Kressler Road

    76 m · 4 sec · Kressler Road

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    64 m · 8 sec

  23. 23

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2189 ft · 45 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Brookside Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Brookside Road

  25. 25

    Continue on East Macungie Road

    2080 ft · 59 sec · East Macungie Road

  26. 26

    Turn slight left onto Kings Highway North

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Highway North

  27. 27

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    8.2 mi · 14 min · Chestnut Street

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Old Route 100

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Old Route 100

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Forgedale Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Forgedale Road

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Dale Road

    826 ft · 36 sec · Dale Road

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Dale Road

Car Route Details

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

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
31 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 65%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 9%
Chestnut Street
8.16 mi · 9%
Brookside Road
3.96 mi · 4%
PA 309 South
2.25 mi · 3%
Forgedale Road
1.51 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

57 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 56m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 52m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20 mi
68.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 58m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:38 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Dale.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 88.4 miles (142.2 km) and usually takes 01h 56m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.2 miles from City of Scranton and 44.2 miles from Dale.

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

The direct path is about 68.4 miles (110 km), while the road route adds roughly 20 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 2:38 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.75 one way or $25.50 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Dale.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Dale. Straight-line distance: 68.33 mi (109.96 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 Dale

Unincorporated community in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,110
Coordinates40.4162100, -75.6157400
Altitude173
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Dale (-75.61574, 40.41621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 142 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 56m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 28m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.12 gal
11.8 L · about $12.75
Round trip
$25.50
6.24 gal · 23.6 L
Estimated CO2
27.7 kg one way
Round trip: 55.5 kg / 122 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.75 $25.50
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.35 $28.70
Premium $4.95 $15.46 $30.91
Diesel $5.98 $18.66 $37.32

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Dale. The current time is 09:39:01.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.