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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Kulpmont, PA is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 38m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 17m 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
80.85 mi
01h 38m
Flight
59.58 mi
95.88 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.58 mi
Kilometers
95.88 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
80.85 mi
Kilometers
130.11 km
Drive Time
01h 38m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 38m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Kulpmont
Thu, Apr 16, 11:27 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:06 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-16T09:48
Arrive Kulpmont
Thu, Apr 16, 11:27 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 38m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Conyngham
PA

Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
40.4 mi
00h 49m
To Kulpmont
40.5 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW
Destination
82°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    67.5 mi · 1 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 901: Minersville

    1196 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Sunbury Road

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Sunbury Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Fairgrounds Road

    2.2 mi · 2 min · Fairgrounds Road

  9. 9

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    1810 ft · 43 sec · Locust Gap Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Locust Gap Highway

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Locust Gap Highway

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Brennans Farm Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Brennans Farm Road

  12. 12

    Continue on South 6th Street

    742 ft · 26 sec · South 6th Street

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Chestnut Street

    1588 ft · 60 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 9th Street

    35 m · 5 sec · South 9th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 9th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
18.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
67.5 mi · 84%
Sunbury Road
4.25 mi · 5%
Locust Gap Highway
3.56 mi · 4%
Fairgrounds Road
2.19 mi · 3%
Brennans Farm Road
1.35 mi · 2%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

67.5 mi · 01h 19m

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 38m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.2 mi
59.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Conyngham
00h 49m from City of Scranton
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 80.8 miles (130.1 km) and usually takes 01h 38m 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?

Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 40.4 miles from City of Scranton and 40.5 miles from Kulpmont.

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

The direct path is about 59.6 miles (95.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.2 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.65 one way or $23.29 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 25.3 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 Kulpmont.

Stop Ideas Near Conyngham

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

32 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

57 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

105 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Kulpmont. Straight-line distance: 59.58 mi (95.88 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Kulpmont

Borough in southeastern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population2,735
Coordinates40.7934200, -76.4724500
Altitude342
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Kulpmont (-76.47245, 40.79342)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 130 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 41m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 37m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 20m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 09m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 00m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.85 gal
10.8 L · about $11.65
Round trip
$23.29
5.7 gal · 21.6 L
Estimated CO2
25.3 kg one way
Round trip: 50.7 kg / 112 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.65 $23.29
Mid-grade $4.60 $13.11 $26.21
Premium $4.95 $14.12 $28.24
Diesel $5.98 $17.04 $34.09

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 16, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Kulpmont. The current time is 09:48:26.

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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.