How far is City of Scranton, PA from Mont Alto, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Mont Alto, PA is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km), with a travel time of about 03h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 07h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 37m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Human settlement
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Mont Alto.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Mont Alto.
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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
118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
44.9 mi · 54 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward Scotland
990 ft · 27 sec
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Turn left onto Black Gap Road
5.2 mi · 9 min · Black Gap Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lincoln Way East
622 ft · 17 sec · Lincoln Way East
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Turn left onto Anthony Highway
4.9 mi · 10 min · Anthony Highway
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Turn sharp left onto Park Street
25 m · 2 sec · Park Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Mont Alto.
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
118 mi · 02h 19m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Mont Alto.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Mont Alto?
The road trip is about 175.5 miles (282.5 km) and usually takes 03h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 87.7 miles from City of Scranton and 87.8 miles from Mont Alto.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 146.5 miles (235.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 29 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 9:46 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $25.29 one way or $50.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 55 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Mont Alto.
Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove
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 Pine Grove.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Mont Alto. Straight-line distance: 146.55 mi (235.85 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 Mont Alto
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 1,729 |
| Coordinates | 39.8442600, -77.5583200 |
| Altitude | 258 |
| Country | United States |
End: Mont Alto (-77.55832, 39.84426)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 282 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 23m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 30m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 11m |
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 | $25.29 | $50.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $28.47 | $56.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $30.67 | $61.33 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $37.02 | $74.03 |
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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