How far is City of Scranton, PA from Rothsville, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Rothsville, PA is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 51m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 25m.
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 Rothsville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Rothsville.
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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
59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville
2062 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on Route 61 South
2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South
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Take the exit slight right
532 ft · 15 sec
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Turn straight onto Pottsville Street
3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn left onto South Sillyman Street
1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Chestnut Street
8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street
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Turn slight right onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road
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Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg
1198 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel
806 ft · 29 sec
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Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue
1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on North College Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street
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Continue on Stiegel Pike
6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike
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Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike
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Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
1.7 mi · 2 min · Furnace Hills Pike
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Turn left onto East Newport Road
3.4 mi · 5 min · East Newport Road
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Continue on Main Street
1076 ft · 21 sec · Main Street
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Turn right onto Church Street
25 m · 2 sec · Church Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Church Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Rothsville.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Rothsville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Rothsville?
The road trip is about 115.5 miles (185.9 km) and usually takes 02h 25m 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?
Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 57.7 miles from City of Scranton and 57.8 miles from Rothsville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.8 miles (147.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.7 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:38 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.82 one way or $35.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Rothsville.
Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City
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 Mahanoy City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Rothsville. Straight-line distance: 91.86 mi (147.83 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 Rothsville
Census designated place
| Population | 3,044 |
| Coordinates | 40.1512100, -76.2510700 |
| Altitude | 150 |
| Country | United States |
End: Rothsville (-76.25107, 40.15121)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 186 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 50m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 53m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 38m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 26m |
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 | $4.37 | $17.82 | $35.64 |
| Mid-grade | $4.80 | $19.58 | $39.17 |
| Premium | $5.25 | $21.41 | $42.82 |
| Diesel | $6.56 | $26.78 | $53.55 |
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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