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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Walnutport, PA is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 45 miles (72.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 30m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
60.83 mi
01h 15m
Flight
45.05 mi
72.5 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
45.05 mi
Kilometers
72.5 km
Flight Time
00h 05m

Driving Distance

Road route
60.83 mi
Kilometers
97.89 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Walnutport
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Tue, May 12, 10:49 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-05-12T20:19
Arrive Walnutport
Tue, May 12, 9:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:15 AM to 11:15 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:00 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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
30.4 mi
00h 37m
To Walnutport
30.4 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    38.5 mi · 43 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 209: Lehighton, Stroudsburg

    1815 ft · 45 sec

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    1174 ft · 29 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on US 209 South: Lehighton

    128 m · 10 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Interchange Road

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Interchange Road

  17. 17

    Turn left

    7 mi · 10 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right

    82 m · 7 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Riverview Drive

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Riverview Drive

  20. 20

    Continue on North Best Avenue

    2038 ft · 28 sec · North Best Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Main Street

    1917 ft · 54 sec · Main Street

  22. 22

    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 Walnutport.

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
22 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
36.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
38.5 mi · 63%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 14%
Interchange Road
1.68 mi · 3%
Riverview Drive
1.39 mi · 2%
River Street
1.1 mi · 2%
I 476
0.53 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

38.5 mi · 00h 43m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 30m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.8 mi
45 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
00h 37m from City of Scranton
Leave By
4:00 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Sunny near Walnutport.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 60.8 miles (97.9 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30.4 miles from City of Scranton and 30.4 miles from Walnutport.

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

The direct path is about 45 miles (72.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.8 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 4:00 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $8.78 one way or $17.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around City of Scranton and Sunny near Walnutport.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Walnutport. Straight-line distance: 45.05 mi (72.5 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Walnutport

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,115
Coordinates40.7542600, -75.5988000
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Walnutport (-75.5988, 40.75426)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 98 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 52m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 45m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.15 gal
8.12 L · about $8.78
Round trip
$17.57
4.3 gal · 16.24 L
Estimated CO2
19.1 kg one way
Round trip: 38.2 kg / 84 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $8.78 $17.57
Mid-grade $4.60 $9.89 $19.78
Premium $4.95 $10.65 $21.30
Diesel $5.98 $12.86 $25.71

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 · May 13, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Walnutport. The current time is 20:19:41.

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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.