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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Schlusser, PA is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
137.65 mi
02h 49m
Flight
112.7 mi
181.38 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.7 mi
Kilometers
181.38 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.65 mi
Kilometers
221.52 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schlusser
Thu, Oct 15, 8:46 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 11:35 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T17:56
Arrive Schlusser
Thu, Oct 15, 8:46 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
68.7 mi
01h 24m
To Schlusser
68.9 mi
01h 24m

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
65°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 3:00 PM EDT
Wind
5 mph SE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  7. 7

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    13.1 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex

    1419 ft · 49 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South

    61 m · 8 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike

    3090 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Pike

  11. 11

    Turn right onto North Middlesex Road

    1418 ft · 39 sec · North Middlesex Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Clemson Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clemson Drive

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Wolf Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wolf Bridge Road

  14. 14

    Turn left onto West Middlesex Drive

    1 km · 2 min · West Middlesex Drive

  15. 15

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Road

    1843 ft · 49 sec · Spring Road

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Partridge Circle

    57 m · 11 sec · Partridge Circle

  17. 17

    Continue on Partridge Circle

    834 ft · 36 sec · Partridge Circle

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Partridge Circle

Car Route Details

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

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
18 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
2 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
131 mi · 95%
Clemson Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.92 mi · 1%
Wolf Bridge Road
0.69 mi · 1%
West Middlesex Drive
0.64 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

118 mi · 02h 19m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
112.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 24m from City of Scranton
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Schlusser.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.6 miles (221.5 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.7 miles from City of Scranton and 68.9 miles from Schlusser.

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

The direct path is about 112.7 miles (181.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 24.9 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.70 one way or $43.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Partly Sunny near Schlusser.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Schlusser. Straight-line distance: 112.7 mi (181.38 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 Schlusser

Census designated place

Population5,265
Coordinates40.2417500, -77.1769300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Schlusser (-77.17693, 40.24175)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 222 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.86 gal
18.39 L · about $21.70
Round trip
$43.39
9.72 gal · 36.78 L
Estimated CO2
43.2 kg one way
Round trip: 86.4 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $21.70 $43.39
Mid-grade $4.93 $23.94 $47.87
Premium $5.31 $25.78 $51.56
Diesel $6.55 $31.83 $63.67

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 Schlusser. The current time is 17:56:47.

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.