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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Newmanstown, PA is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 78.3 miles (126 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
96.65 mi
02h 09m
Flight
78.31 mi
126.03 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
78.31 mi
Kilometers
126.03 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.65 mi
Kilometers
155.54 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newmanstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:02 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-23T05:44
Arrive Newmanstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 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
McAdoo
PA

Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
48.3 mi
01h 04m
To Newmanstown
48.3 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
73°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  8. 8

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Four Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    6.5 mi · 12 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto West High Street

    653 ft · 15 sec · West High Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 2nd Street

    1542 ft · 31 sec · South 2nd Street

  23. 23

    Continue on Newmanstown Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Newmanstown Road

  24. 24

    Continue on East Main Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · East Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Sheridan Road

    156 m · 18 sec · South Sheridan Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Cardinal Alley

    47 m · 11 sec · Cardinal Alley

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cardinal Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
27 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 62%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 10%
Four Point Road
5.1 mi · 5%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 5%
Route 61 South
2.94 mi · 3%
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

59.7 mi · 01h 10m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.3 mi
78.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAdoo
01h 04m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Newmanstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 96.6 miles (155.5 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

McAdoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.3 miles from City of Scranton and 48.3 miles from Newmanstown.

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

The direct path is about 78.3 miles (126 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.3 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.93 one way or $27.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Newmanstown.

Stop Ideas Near McAdoo

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

39 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

63 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Lancaster station

98 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Newmanstown. Straight-line distance: 78.31 mi (126.03 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Newmanstown

Census designated place

Population2,478
Coordinates40.3495400, -76.2132800
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Newmanstown (-76.21328, 40.34954)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 156 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 13m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 12m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.41 gal
12.91 L · about $13.93
Round trip
$27.87
6.82 gal · 25.82 L
Estimated CO2
30.3 kg one way
Round trip: 60.6 kg / 134 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.93 $27.87
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.68 $31.37
Premium $4.95 $16.89 $33.79
Diesel $5.98 $20.39 $40.78

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Newmanstown. The current time is 05:44:02.

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.