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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Pequea, PA is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km), with a travel time of about 03h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111 miles (178.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 11m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
135.51 mi
03h 05m
Flight
111.04 mi
178.7 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.04 mi
Kilometers
178.7 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.51 mi
Kilometers
218.09 km
Drive Time
03h 05m

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pequea
Sat, Nov 7, 3:36 AM EST
Return by in City of Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 6:42 AM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-11-07T00:30
Arrive Pequea
Sat, Nov 7, 3:36 AM EST
Route Timing
03h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EST
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:06 AM to 11:06 AM EST

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:48 AM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EST
Early departure recommended

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
Port Carbon
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
67.7 mi
01h 32m
To Pequea
67.9 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  25. 25

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  29. 29

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on North Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Broad Street

  31. 31

    Continue on Lititz Pike

    6.1 mi · 12 min · Lititz Pike

  32. 32

    Continue on North Duke Street

    149 m · 21 sec · North Duke Street

  33. 33

    Turn right onto East Liberty Street

    1102 ft · 31 sec · East Liberty Street

  34. 34

    Turn left onto North Prince Street

    1.9 mi · 6 min · North Prince Street

  35. 35

    Turn straight onto PA 324 South

    45 m · 5 sec

  36. 36

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 324 South

    76 m · 11 sec

  37. 37

    Continue on New Danville Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · New Danville Pike

  38. 38

    Turn left onto Marticville Road

    5.8 mi · 10 min · Marticville Road

  39. 39

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Marticville Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Marticville Road

  40. 40

    Continue on Martic Forge Road

    2361 ft · 47 sec · Martic Forge Road

  41. 41

    Continue on Pequea Boulevard

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Pequea Boulevard

  42. 42

    At the end of the road, turn right onto River Hill Road

    37 m · 12 sec · River Hill Road

  43. 43

    Turn left

    28 m · 11 sec

  44. 44

    Turn left

    45 m · 14 sec

  45. 45

    Turn right

    43 m · 10 sec

  46. 46

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
46 steps
17 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
33.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 44%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 7%
Marticville Road
6.88 mi · 5%
Lititz Pike
6.13 mi · 5%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 4%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 4%
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 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.

Drive Time
03h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.5 mi
111 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Port Carbon
01h 32m from City of Scranton
Leave By
10:48 AM EST
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Pequea.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 135.5 miles (218.1 km) and usually takes 03h 05m 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?

Port Carbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67.7 miles from City of Scranton and 67.9 miles from Pequea.

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

The direct path is about 111 miles (178.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:48 AM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.04 one way or $42.08 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Pequea.

Stop Ideas Near Port Carbon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

66 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

71 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

72 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Pequea. Straight-line distance: 111.04 mi (178.7 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 Pequea

Unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania

Population5,448
Coordinates39.8881600, -76.3671800
Altitude52
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Pequea (-76.36718, 39.88816)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 218 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.78 gal
18.1 L · about $21.04
Round trip
$42.08
9.56 gal · 36.2 L
Estimated CO2
42.5 kg one way
Round trip: 85 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $21.04 $42.08
Mid-grade $4.82 $23.05 $46.11
Premium $5.27 $25.21 $50.42
Diesel $6.58 $31.46 $62.92

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Pequea. The current time is 00:30:48.

Distance to Other Cities

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