How far is City of Scranton, PA from Pleasant Hill, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Pleasant Hill, PA is about 104.8 miles (168.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 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
104.76 mi
02h 09m
Flight
84.23 mi
135.55 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.23 mi
Kilometers
135.55 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.76 mi
Kilometers
168.59 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Pleasant Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 5:48 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:57 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T15:39
Arrive Pleasant Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 5:48 PM 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
Delano
PA

Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
52.3 mi
01h 04m
To Pleasant Hill
52.4 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
This Afternoon

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 2:00 PM EDT
Wind
0 mph
Destination
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    93.3 mi · 1 hr 49 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 72: Lebanon

    1440 ft · 35 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    100 m · 15 sec

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Fisher Avenue

    1666 ft · 36 sec · Fisher Avenue

  9. 9

    Turn right

    7.8 mi · 12 min

  10. 10

    Turn right onto North 22nd Street

    2802 ft · 1 min · North 22nd Street

  11. 11

    Turn left onto Lehman Street

    2405 ft · 48 sec · Lehman Street

  12. 12

    Turn right onto North 16th Street

    2701 ft · 1 min · North 16th Street

  13. 13

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    769 ft · 32 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto South 18th Street

    92 m · 13 sec · South 18th Street

  15. 15

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South 18th Street

Car Route Details

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

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
15 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
93.3 mi · 89%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
North 22nd Street
0.53 mi · 1%
North 16th Street
0.51 mi
Lehman Street
0.46 mi
PA 72
0.33 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

93.3 mi · 01h 49m

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
+20.6 mi
84.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
01h 04m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Pleasant Hill.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 104.8 miles (168.6 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from City of Scranton and 52.4 miles from Pleasant Hill.

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

The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 $16.52 one way or $33.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Pleasant Hill.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

48 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

89 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Pleasant Hill. Straight-line distance: 84.23 mi (135.55 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 Pleasant Hill

Situated within the Ridge and Valley geographic province of southeastern Pennsylvania, this small, unincorporated community lies within Lebanon County.

Population0
Coordinates40.3362000, -76.4416300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Pleasant Hill (-76.44163, 40.3362)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.7 gal
13.99 L · about $16.52
Round trip
$33.03
7.4 gal · 27.98 L
Estimated CO2
32.9 kg one way
Round trip: 65.8 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $16.52 $33.03
Mid-grade $4.93 $18.22 $36.45
Premium $5.31 $19.63 $39.26
Diesel $6.55 $24.24 $48.47

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Pleasant Hill. The current time is 15:39:41.

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.