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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to New Philadelphia, PA is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km), with a travel time of about 01h 27m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.8 miles (85 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 54m 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
63.86 mi
01h 27m
Flight
52.83 mi
85.02 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.83 mi
Kilometers
85.02 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
63.86 mi
Kilometers
102.78 km
Drive Time
01h 27m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 27m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:53 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T00:59
Arrive New Philadelphia
Sun, Apr 19, 2:26 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 27m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:27 AM to 11:27 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:36 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
Dorrance
PA

Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
31.9 mi
00h 43m
To New Philadelphia
31.9 mi
00h 43m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 9 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    49.9 mi · 59 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Delano

    1442 ft · 42 sec

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lakeside Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Lakeside Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Grier Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Grier Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Barnesville Drive

    2589 ft · 57 sec · Barnesville Drive

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Tuscarora Mountain Drive

    2.5 mi · 7 min · Tuscarora Mountain Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Catawissa Street

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Catawissa Street

  12. 12

    Turn right

    5.8 mi · 9 min

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Water Street

    37 m · 3 sec · Water Street

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Water Street

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
49.9 mi · 78%
Tuscarora Mountain Drive
2.54 mi · 4%
Catawissa Street
1.43 mi · 2%
Grier Avenue
1.13 mi · 2%
River Street
1.1 mi · 2%
Lakeside Avenue
0.98 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

49.9 mi · 00h 59m

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 27m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+11.1 mi
52.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorrance
00h 43m from City of Scranton
Leave By
3:36 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near New Philadelphia.

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 Philadelphia?

The road trip is about 63.9 miles (102.8 km) and usually takes 01h 27m 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?

Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.9 miles from City of Scranton and 31.9 miles from New Philadelphia.

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

The direct path is about 52.8 miles (85 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.1 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 3:36 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.19 one way or $18.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near New Philadelphia.

Stop Ideas Near Dorrance

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

19 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

44 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

118 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and New Philadelphia. Straight-line distance: 52.83 mi (85.02 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
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#2 New Philadelphia

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population1,027
Coordinates40.7195300, -76.1157700
Altitude207
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: New Philadelphia (-76.11577, 40.71953)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 103 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 03m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 54m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.25 gal
8.53 L · about $9.19
Round trip
$18.39
4.5 gal · 17.06 L
Estimated CO2
20 kg one way
Round trip: 40 kg / 88 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.19 $18.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.35 $20.70
Premium $4.95 $11.15 $22.29
Diesel $5.98 $13.46 $26.91

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and New Philadelphia. The current time is 00:59:07.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.