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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Temple, PA is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 58m 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
93.57 mi
01h 59m
Flight
70.09 mi
112.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
70.09 mi
Kilometers
112.8 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
93.57 mi
Kilometers
150.59 km
Drive Time
01h 59m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 7:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-10-15T15:39
Arrive Temple
Thu, Oct 15, 5:38 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 59m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:59 AM to 11:59 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:32 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
Weissport
PA

Borough in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, United States

From City of Scranton
46.7 mi
00h 59m
To Temple
46.9 mi
00h 59m

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
69°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

    2250 ft · 49 sec · Kutztown Road

  35. 35

    Turn right onto Euclid Avenue

    114 m · 17 sec · Euclid Avenue

  36. 36

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Euclid Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and 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
36 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 61%
Kutztown Road
11.5 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
01h 59m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.5 mi
70.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Weissport
00h 59m from City of Scranton
Leave By
2:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near 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 Temple?

The road trip is about 93.6 miles (150.6 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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?

Weissport is a useful midpoint, sitting about 46.7 miles from City of Scranton and 46.9 miles from Temple.

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

The direct path is about 70.1 miles (112.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.5 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 2:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.73 one way or $29.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Weissport

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

49 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

65 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

89 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Temple. Straight-line distance: 70.09 mi (112.8 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 Temple

Situated in the southeastern region of Pennsylvania, this census-designated place is located within Berks County, just north of the city of Reading.

Population0
Coordinates40.4087000, -75.9216000
Altitude110
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Temple (-75.9216, 40.4087)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 151 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 07m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 20m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 33m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 10m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.3 gal
12.5 L · about $14.73
Round trip
$29.46
6.6 gal · 25 L
Estimated CO2
29.3 kg one way
Round trip: 58.7 kg / 129 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $14.73 $29.46
Mid-grade $4.93 $16.25 $32.50
Premium $5.31 $17.51 $35.01
Diesel $6.55 $21.62 $43.23

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 Temple. The current time is 15:39:30.

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.