How far is City of Scranton, PA from South Pottstown, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to South Pottstown, PA is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 11m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 23m 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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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 11m.
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 South Pottstown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and South Pottstown.
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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
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
1.1 km · 3 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 663 South: Pottstown
137 m · 12 sec
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Turn straight onto John Fries Highway
4.5 mi · 6 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on Route 663
701 ft · 17 sec · Route 663
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Continue on Quakertown Avenue
1078 ft · 28 sec · Quakertown Avenue
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Continue on Pottstown Avenue
1 km · 1 min · Pottstown Avenue
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Continue on Layfield Road
6 mi · 10 min · Layfield Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Big Road
1321 ft · 31 sec · Big Road
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Turn left onto North Charlotte Street
5.1 mi · 10 min · North Charlotte Street
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Turn right onto Mervine Street
1944 ft · 59 sec · Mervine Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto North Hanover Street
2.2 mi · 6 min · North Hanover Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
50 m · 7 sec · East Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and South Pottstown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
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.
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers near South Pottstown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to South Pottstown?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 02h 11m 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 50.6 miles from City of Scranton and 50.6 miles from South Pottstown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 80.5 miles (129.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.8 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.59 one way or $29.17 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Rain Showers near South Pottstown.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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 Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and South Pottstown. Straight-line distance: 80.49 mi (129.53 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 South Pottstown
Census designated place
| Population | 2,081 |
| Coordinates | 40.2395400, -75.6510200 |
| Altitude | 43 |
| Country | United States |
End: South Pottstown (-75.65102, 40.23954)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $4.09 | $14.59 | $29.17 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.42 | $32.84 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.69 | $35.37 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.35 | $42.70 |
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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