How far is City of Scranton, PA from New Freedom, PA?

The estimated driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to New Freedom, PA is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km), with a travel time of about 03h 18m by car.

  • This page is using an estimated road distance while the full route geometry is refreshed.
  • The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 37m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
Road route is being refreshed. This page currently uses an estimated driving distance until a routing provider returns the full road geometry.
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Road
159.18 mi
03h 18m · estimated
Flight
127.34 mi
204.94 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
127.34 mi
Kilometers
204.94 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Estimated road route
159.18 mi
Estimated
Kilometers
256.17 km
Drive Time
03h 18m

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Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Freedom
Sat, Apr 11, 6:14 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Apr 11, 9:33 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-11T02:56
Arrive New Freedom
Sat, Apr 11, 6:14 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:19 AM to 11:19 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:22 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Lake Wynonah
PA

Census designated place

From City of Scranton
63.7 mi
01h 39m
To New Freedom
95.5 mi
01h 39m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph N

Driving Route Map

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Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

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Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 18m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.9 mi
127.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lake Wynonah
01h 39m from City of Scranton
Leave By
10:22 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Sunny near New Freedom.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 159.2 miles (256.2 km) and usually takes 03h 18m 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?

Lake Wynonah is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.7 miles from City of Scranton and 95.5 miles from New Freedom.

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

The direct path is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.9 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 10:22 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.96 one way or $45.93 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Sunny near New Freedom.

Stop Ideas Near Lake Wynonah

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

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

RAIL

Lancaster station

62 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

62 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

63 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and New Freedom. Straight-line distance: 127.34 mi (204.94 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
New Freedom

#2 New Freedom

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,810
Coordinates39.7378800, -76.7013600
Altitude250
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: New Freedom (-76.70136, 39.73788)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 256 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 11m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 59m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.62 gal
21.26 L · about $22.96
Round trip
$45.93
11.24 gal · 42.52 L
Estimated CO2
49.9 kg one way
Round trip: 99.9 kg / 220 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.96 $45.93
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.85 $51.69
Premium $4.95 $27.84 $55.68
Diesel $5.98 $33.61 $67.22

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 11, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and New Freedom. The current time is 02:56:08.

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.