How far is City of Scranton, PA from Highspire, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Highspire, PA is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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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 28m.
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 central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Highspire.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Highspire.
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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
113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 283 South: Harrisburg International Airport
910 ft · 22 sec
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Continue straight
2.3 mi · 3 min
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Take the exit slight right toward Highspire
1947 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight
114 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto Eisenhower Boulevard
2924 ft · 1 min · Eisenhower Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn left onto 2nd Street
1189 ft · 38 sec · 2nd Street
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Turn left onto Roop Street
591 ft · 31 sec · Roop Street
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Turn left onto Market Street
22 m · 3 sec · Market Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Market Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Highspire.
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
114 mi · 02h 13m
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.
Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Sunny near Highspire.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Highspire?
The road trip is about 123.4 miles (198.6 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?
Frackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.7 miles from City of Scranton and 61.8 miles from Highspire.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 101.3 miles (163.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.1 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 1:32 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.81 one way or $35.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around City of Scranton and Sunny near Highspire.
Stop Ideas Near Frackville
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 Frackville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Highspire. Straight-line distance: 101.33 mi (163.08 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 Highspire
Borough in southwestern Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,369 |
| Coordinates | 40.2109200, -76.7910800 |
| Altitude | 97 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highspire (-76.79108, 40.21092)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 199 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 06m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 05m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 03m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 32m |
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 | $4.09 | $17.81 | $35.63 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.05 | $40.10 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.60 | $43.20 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $26.07 | $52.15 |
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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