How far is City of Scranton, PA from Newtown, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Newtown, PA is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 29m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 29m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Newtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Newtown.
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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
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
1.1 km · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.9 mi · 4 min · West Broad Street
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Keep slight left to continue on West Broad Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Broad Street
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Continue on East Broad Street
1470 ft · 42 sec · East Broad Street
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on East Broad Street
1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street
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Continue on West Dublin Pike
2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike
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Continue on Doylestown Pike
2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike
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Continue on Main Street North
1579 ft · 49 sec · Main Street North
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Continue on South Dublin Pike
1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike
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Continue on Swamp Road
5.4 mi · 8 min · Swamp Road
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Turn left onto East State Street
2.5 mi · 4 min · East State Street
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Turn right onto Durham Road
9.3 mi · 14 min · Durham Road
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Turn left onto Durham Road
2459 ft · 1 min · Durham Road
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Turn right onto North Sycamore Street
2448 ft · 59 sec · North Sycamore Street
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Turn left onto West Washington Avenue
137 m · 9 sec · West Washington Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Washington Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Newtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Sunny near Newtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Newtown?
The road trip is about 114.6 miles (184.4 km) and usually takes 02h 29m 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?
Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.2 miles from City of Scranton and 57.4 miles from Newtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 89.7 miles (144.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.03 one way or $36.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.9 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Sunny near Newtown.
Stop Ideas Near Slatington
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 Slatington.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Newtown. Straight-line distance: 89.67 mi (144.31 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 Newtown
Situated in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, this locale is established within Bucks County at a general elevation of approximately 157 feet.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2292800, -74.9368300 |
| Altitude | 48 |
| Country | United States |
End: Newtown (-74.93683, 40.22928)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 184 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 51m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 54m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 25m |
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 | $4.46 | $18.03 | $36.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $19.90 | $39.79 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $21.43 | $42.86 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $26.46 | $52.92 |
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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