How far is City of Scranton, PA from Gap, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Gap, PA is about 136.1 miles (219 km), with a travel time of about 02h 57m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 55m 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
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 57m.
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.
City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Patchy Fog
Chance Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Gap.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Gap.
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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
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
829 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
19.2 mi · 25 min · Warren Street Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward US 322: Ephrata
1526 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight left
67 m · 7 sec
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Turn straight onto East Main Street
102 m · 10 sec · East Main Street
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Continue on Division Highway
2.2 mi · 4 min · Division Highway
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Turn right onto North Railroad Avenue
3.4 mi · 6 min · North Railroad Avenue
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Turn left onto East Main Street
753 ft · 21 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Brimmer Avenue
2661 ft · 1 min · Brimmer Avenue
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Continue on New Holland Road
6.1 mi · 11 min · New Holland Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto East Newport Road
2.7 mi · 5 min · East Newport Road
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Turn left onto Lincoln Highway
1814 ft · 44 sec · Lincoln Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 41 South
139 m · 9 sec
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Merge slight left onto Gap-Newport Pike
1657 ft · 35 sec · Gap-Newport Pike
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Turn right onto Reservoir Road
143 m · 21 sec · Reservoir Road
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Turn right onto Pequea Avenue
2 m · 1 sec · Pequea Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Pequea Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Gap.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
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.
Patchy Fog leaving City of Scranton and Chance Light Rain near Gap.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Gap?
The road trip is about 136.1 miles (219 km) and usually takes 02h 57m 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?
Pottsville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68 miles from City of Scranton and 68.1 miles from Gap.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 36.4 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 12:34 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.13 one way or $42.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog around City of Scranton and Chance Light Rain near Gap.
Stop Ideas Near Pottsville
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 Pottsville.
White Haven, PA
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Mount Joy
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Gap. Straight-line distance: 99.66 mi (160.39 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 Gap
Gap is a place in Pennsylvania, United States.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 39.9873200, -76.0205100 |
| Altitude | 166 |
| Country | United States |
End: Gap (-76.02051, 39.98732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 219 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 32m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 43m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 16m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 56m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 41m |
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 | $4.40 | $21.13 | $42.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $23.15 | $46.30 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $25.32 | $50.63 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $31.59 | $63.19 |
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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