How far is City of Scranton, PA from New Freedom, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to New Freedom, PA is about 165.7 miles (266.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 24m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 127.3 miles (204.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 48m 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.
Flight Distance
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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 03h 24m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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.
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 New Freedom.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and New Freedom.
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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 right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
37.8 mi · 47 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 851: Shrewsbury
795 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 851: Shrewsbury
72 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto East Forrest Avenue
1 km · 1 min · East Forrest Avenue
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Turn left onto South Main Street
1.1 mi · 3 min · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Constitution Avenue
1.7 mi · 3 min · Constitution Avenue
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Turn right onto East Main Street
733 ft · 23 sec · East Main Street
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Turn left onto Factory Alley
45 m · 11 sec · Factory Alley
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Factory Alley
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and New Freedom.
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 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 Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers 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 165.7 miles (266.6 km) and usually takes 03h 24m 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 82.8 miles from City of Scranton and 82.9 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 38.4 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 10:12 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $26.69 one way or $53.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Slight Chance Rain Showers near New Freedom.
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 New Freedom. Straight-line distance: 127.34 mi (204.94 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 New Freedom
Borough of Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,810 |
| Coordinates | 39.7378800, -76.7013600 |
| Altitude | 250 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Freedom (-76.70136, 39.73788)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 267 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 04h 08m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 02h 03m |
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 | $4.57 | $26.69 | $53.38 |
| Mid-grade | $5.00 | $29.22 | $58.44 |
| Premium | $5.39 | $31.50 | $62.99 |
| Diesel | $6.60 | $38.54 | $77.09 |
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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