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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Hellertown, PA is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 34m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 09m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
74.75 mi
01h 34m
Flight
59.45 mi
95.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.45 mi
Kilometers
95.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
74.75 mi
Kilometers
120.3 km
Drive Time
01h 34m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 34m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hellertown
Wed, Sep 23, 4:26 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 6:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-23T14:52
Arrive Hellertown
Wed, Sep 23, 4:26 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 34m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:35 AM to 11:35 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:20 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

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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
37.3 mi
00h 47m
To Hellertown
37.4 mi
00h 47m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton

    2408 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 34 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem

    3263 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Hellertown Road

    1771 ft · 46 sec · Hellertown Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
27.7 mi · 37%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 32%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 11%
I 78 West
4.49 mi · 6%
I 84 East
3.81 mi · 5%
American Legion Memorial Highway
1.48 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 34m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 47m from City of Scranton
Leave By
3:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Hellertown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 74.8 miles (120.3 km) and usually takes 01h 34m 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?

Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 37.3 miles from City of Scranton and 37.4 miles from Hellertown.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 3:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.05 one way or $24.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Hellertown.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Mount Pocono, 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 Mount Pocono.

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Hellertown. Straight-line distance: 59.45 mi (95.67 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Hellertown

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,820
Coordinates40.5795400, -75.3407300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Hellertown (-75.34073, 40.57954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 120 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.64 gal
9.98 L · about $12.05
Round trip
$24.11
5.28 gal · 19.96 L
Estimated CO2
23.5 kg one way
Round trip: 46.9 kg / 103 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $12.05 $24.11
Mid-grade $5.01 $13.22 $26.44
Premium $5.39 $14.23 $28.47
Diesel $6.61 $17.45 $34.90

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Hellertown. The current time is 14:52:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.