How far is City of Scranton, PA from Dresher, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Dresher, PA is about 114.3 miles (184 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
Reverse, save, or send this route
This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination. Copy the route link, send it to another device, or print a clean version before you head out.
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 02h 14m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Dresher.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Dresher.
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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
94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 276 East: New Jersey
1651 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.6 mi · 5 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309: Philadelphia, Ambler
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 309 South: Philadelphia, Fort Washington
1508 ft · 45 sec
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Turn left onto Pennsylvania Avenue
1.3 km · 2 min · Pennsylvania Avenue
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Turn left onto Camp Hill Road
941 ft · 23 sec · Camp Hill Road
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Turn right onto Dreshertown Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Dreshertown Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Limekiln Pike
1443 ft · 37 sec · Limekiln Pike
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Susquehanna Road
970 ft · 19 sec · Susquehanna Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Susquehanna Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Dresher.
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
94.4 mi · 01h 44m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Dresher.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Dresher?
The road trip is about 114.3 miles (184 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from City of Scranton and 57.2 miles from Dresher.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.1 miles (146.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:02 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.68 one way or $35.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Dresher.
Stop Ideas Near Slatington
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 Slatington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Dresher. Straight-line distance: 91.1 mi (146.61 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 Dresher
Situated in southeastern Pennsylvania within Montgomery County, this census-designated place rests at an approximate elevation of 203 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1409400, -75.1668400 |
| Altitude | 62 |
| Country | United States |
End: Dresher (-75.16684, 40.14094)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $4.39 | $17.68 | $35.35 |
| Mid-grade | $4.81 | $19.40 | $38.79 |
| Premium | $5.26 | $21.19 | $42.39 |
| Diesel | $6.57 | $26.49 | $52.98 |
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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