How far is City of Scranton, PA from South Temple, PA?

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to South Temple, PA is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.5 miles (113.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 09m 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
95.39 mi
02h 04m
Flight
70.47 mi
113.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.47 mi
Kilometers
113.41 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.39 mi
Kilometers
153.51 km
Drive Time
02h 04m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in South Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 10:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T17:51
Arrive South Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 7:56 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 04m
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
47.7 mi
01h 02m
To South Temple
47.7 mi
01h 02m

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
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1303 ft · 47 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight

    1.1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  19. 19

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  20. 20

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  21. 21

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  24. 24

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  25. 25

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  28. 28

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1411 ft · 27 sec · Kutztown Road

  32. 32

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    2511 ft · 48 sec · Allentown Pike

  33. 33

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Allentown Pike

  34. 34

    Turn slight left onto Kutztown Road

    1415 ft · 35 sec · Kutztown Road

  35. 35

    Turn left onto Mount Laurel Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Mount Laurel Road

  36. 36

    Turn right onto Frush Valley Road

    3084 ft · 2 min · Frush Valley Road

  37. 37

    Turn left onto Georgia Road

    1759 ft · 1 min · Georgia Road

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Georgia Road

Car Route Details

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

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
38 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 60%
Kutztown Road
11.3 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 9%
Allentown Pike
5.33 mi · 6%
Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 4%
William Penn Highway
1.84 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

57 mi · 01h 04m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+24.9 mi
70.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 02m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near South Temple.

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 Temple?

The road trip is about 95.4 miles (153.5 km) and usually takes 02h 04m 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 47.7 miles from City of Scranton and 47.7 miles from South Temple.

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

The direct path is about 70.5 miles (113.4 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 2:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.09 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near South Temple.

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 South Temple. Straight-line distance: 70.47 mi (113.41 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 South Temple

Situated within Muhlenberg Township in central Berks County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place sits immediately north of the city of Reading.

Population0
Coordinates40.4000000, -75.9000000
Altitude239
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: South Temple (-75.9, 40.4)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 154 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 23m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.37 gal
12.74 L · about $15.04
Round trip
$30.09
6.74 gal · 25.48 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.9 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $15.04 $30.09
Mid-grade $4.93 $16.60 $33.19
Premium $5.31 $17.88 $35.76
Diesel $6.55 $22.07 $44.15

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 South Temple. The current time is 17:51:17.

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.