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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Perkasie, PA is about 92 miles (148.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 53m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 73.9 miles (119 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 46m 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
92.04 mi
01h 53m
Flight
73.93 mi
118.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
73.93 mi
Kilometers
118.98 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
92.04 mi
Kilometers
148.12 km
Drive Time
01h 53m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 53m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Perkasie
Wed, Sep 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 1:00 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-23T09:14
Arrive Perkasie
Wed, Sep 23, 11:07 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 53m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
46 mi
00h 56m
To Perkasie
46 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  10. 10

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    1.1 km · 3 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  15. 15

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Street

  17. 17

    Turn right onto South West End Boulevard

    2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on Sellersville, Perkasie

    3196 ft · 50 sec

  19. 19

    Continue on Bethlehem Pike

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Pike

  20. 20

    Turn left onto North Ridge Road

    3174 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Road

  21. 21

    Turn right onto West Market Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · West Market Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto South 4th Street

    45 m · 12 sec · South 4th Street

  23. 23

    Turn left

    27 m · 7 sec

  24. 24

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
24 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 76%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 9%
South West End Boulevard
2.86 mi · 3%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 3%
Bethlehem Pike
1.94 mi · 2%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

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.

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 53m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.1 mi
73.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 56m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Perkasie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 92 miles (148.1 km) and usually takes 01h 53m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46 miles from City of Scranton and 46 miles from Perkasie.

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

The direct path is about 73.9 miles (119 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.1 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.85 one way or $29.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Perkasie.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Perkasie. Straight-line distance: 73.93 mi (118.98 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Perkasie

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

Population8,855
Coordinates40.3720500, -75.2926800
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Perkasie (-75.29268, 40.37205)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 04m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 18m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 32m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.25 gal
12.29 L · about $14.85
Round trip
$29.71
6.5 gal · 24.58 L
Estimated CO2
28.9 kg one way
Round trip: 57.8 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $14.85 $29.71
Mid-grade $5.00 $16.26 $32.52
Premium $5.39 $17.53 $35.05
Diesel $6.60 $21.45 $42.90

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Perkasie. The current time is 09:14:16.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.