How far is City of Scranton, PA from North Heidelberg, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to North Heidelberg, PA is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 15m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.33 mi
02h 07m
Flight
73.86 mi
118.86 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.86 mi
Kilometers
118.86 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.33 mi
Kilometers
153.42 km
Drive Time
02h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in North Heidelberg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:26 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T15:11
Arrive North Heidelberg
Sun, Apr 19, 5:19 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:08 AM to 12:08 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:14 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
47.7 mi
01h 03m
To North Heidelberg
47.7 mi
01h 03m

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
64°F
Sunday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    13.5 mi · 20 min · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Bernville Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Bernville Road

  20. 20

    Turn right onto North Heidelberg Road

    2.8 mi · 5 min · North Heidelberg Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Charming Forge Road

    1.4 km · 3 min · Charming Forge Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Charming Forge Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 63%
Chestnut Street
14.4 mi · 15%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 5%
Bernville Road
3.8 mi · 4%
Route 61 South
2.94 mi · 3%
North Heidelberg Road
2.77 mi · 3%
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 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.4 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
McAdoo
01h 03m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near North Heidelberg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 02h 07m 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 47.7 miles from City of Scranton and 47.7 miles from North Heidelberg.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (118.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 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 North Heidelberg.

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 North Heidelberg. Straight-line distance: 73.86 mi (118.86 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
North Heidelberg

#2 North Heidelberg

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population1,259
Coordinates40.3959300, -76.1341100
Altitude135
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: North Heidelberg (-76.13411, 40.39593)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.45 $30.91
Premium $4.95 $16.65 $33.29
Diesel $5.98 $20.09 $40.19

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 North Heidelberg. The current time is 15:11:34.

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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.