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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Schwenksville, PA is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80 miles (128.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 10m 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
97.63 mi
02h 05m
Flight
80.03 mi
128.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.03 mi
Kilometers
128.79 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
97.63 mi
Kilometers
157.12 km
Drive Time
02h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Schwenksville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T11:17
Arrive Schwenksville
Sun, Apr 19, 1:22 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:05 AM to 12:05 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:20 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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
48.8 mi
01h 02m
To Schwenksville
48.8 mi
01h 02m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 right to continue on PA 663 South: Pottstown

    137 m · 12 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Old Plains Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Old Plains Road

  17. 17

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

    88 m · 6 sec · Carvers Hill Road

  18. 18

    Continue on Haring Road

    1503 ft · 1 min · Haring Road

  19. 19

    Continue on Upper Ridge Road

    4.5 mi · 8 min · Upper Ridge Road

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Upper Ridge Road

    2748 ft · 1 min · Upper Ridge Road

  21. 21

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Gravel Pike

    3.3 mi · 5 min · Gravel Pike

  22. 22

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Gravel Pike

    69 m · 9 sec · Gravel Pike

  23. 23

    Exit the roundabout onto Gravel Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gravel Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Main Street

    2064 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Main Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
8
2 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 72%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 9%
Upper Ridge Road
5.06 mi · 5%
Gravel Pike
4.79 mi · 5%
John Fries Highway
2.69 mi · 3%
Old Plains Road
2.43 mi · 2%
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
02h 05m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.6 mi
80 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 02m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers near Schwenksville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 97.6 miles (157.1 km) and usually takes 02h 05m 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?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.8 miles from City of Scranton and 48.8 miles from Schwenksville.

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

The direct path is about 80 miles (128.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.6 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.06 one way or $28.11 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Rain Showers near Schwenksville.

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Schwenksville. Straight-line distance: 80.03 mi (128.79 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Schwenksville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,385
Coordinates40.2562100, -75.4637900
Altitude45
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Schwenksville (-75.46379, 40.25621)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 157 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 13m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.44 gal
13.04 L · about $14.06
Round trip
$28.11
6.88 gal · 26.08 L
Estimated CO2
30.6 kg one way
Round trip: 61.1 kg / 135 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.06 $28.11
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.82 $31.64
Premium $4.95 $17.04 $34.08
Diesel $5.98 $20.57 $41.14

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Schwenksville. The current time is 11:17:15.

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