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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Middlesex, PA is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 40m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 20m 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
133.94 mi
02h 40m
Flight
111.58 mi
179.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.58 mi
Kilometers
179.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
133.94 mi
Kilometers
215.55 km
Drive Time
02h 40m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 40m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Middlesex
Wed, Sep 23, 3:31 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 6:11 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-23T12:51
Arrive Middlesex
Wed, Sep 23, 3:31 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 40m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:40 AM to 12:40 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:10 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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
66.9 mi
01h 20m
To Middlesex
67 mi
01h 20m

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

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1733 ft · 44 sec · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Harrisburg Pike

Car Route Details

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

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
11 steps
1 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
131 mi · 98%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.92 mi · 1%
Harrisburg Pike
0.33 mi
US 11
0.27 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

118 mi · 02h 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
02h 40m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 20m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.3 mi
111.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 20m from City of Scranton
Leave By
1:10 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Middlesex.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 133.9 miles (215.5 km) and usually takes 02h 40m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 66.9 miles from City of Scranton and 67 miles from Middlesex.

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

The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.3 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 1:10 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.60 one way or $43.19 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Middlesex.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Middlesex. Straight-line distance: 111.58 mi (179.57 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Middlesex

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population7,582
Coordinates40.2345300, -77.1360900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Middlesex (-77.13609, 40.23453)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 216 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 27m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 40m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 13m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.73 gal
17.89 L · about $21.60
Round trip
$43.19
9.46 gal · 35.78 L
Estimated CO2
42 kg one way
Round trip: 84.1 kg / 185 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $21.60 $43.19
Mid-grade $5.01 $23.69 $47.38
Premium $5.39 $25.50 $51.01
Diesel $6.61 $31.27 $62.53

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 Middlesex. The current time is 12:51:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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