How far is City of Scranton, PA from Waterford, PA?
The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Waterford, PA is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km), with a travel time of about 03h 03m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.1 miles (182 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 06m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 03m.
An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Scranton and Waterford.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Scranton and Waterford.
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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
113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York
1.4 km · 1 min
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Continue straight
3.7 mi · 5 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York
4.6 mi · 6 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore
24 mi · 29 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 124 East
1567 ft · 38 sec
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Turn straight onto Mount Rose Avenue
1 mi · 2 min · Mount Rose Avenue
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Continue on East Prospect Road
1846 ft · 43 sec · East Prospect Road
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Turn right onto Cape Horn Road
3016 ft · 1 min · Cape Horn Road
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Turn right onto Old Dutch Lane
1832 ft · 45 sec · Old Dutch Lane
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Old Dutch Lane
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Scranton and Waterford.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 02h 13m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A longer out-and-back drive
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers near Waterford.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Scranton to Waterford?
The road trip is about 150.7 miles (242.6 km) and usually takes 03h 03m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.
What is the halfway point on this route?
East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 75.4 miles from City of Scranton and 75.4 miles from Waterford.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.1 miles (182 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.6 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:54 AM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.74 one way or $43.48 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Rain Showers near Waterford.
Stop Ideas Near East Franklin
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 East Franklin.
Middletown
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Mount Joy
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Waterford. Straight-line distance: 113.06 mi (181.96 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 Waterford
Borough in Erie County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 1,486 |
| Coordinates | 39.9501000, -76.6544100 |
| Altitude | 212 |
| Country | United States |
End: Waterford (-76.65441, 39.9501)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 243 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 01m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 46m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 30m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 52m |
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 | $21.74 | $43.48 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.47 | $48.93 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.36 | $52.71 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $31.81 | $63.63 |
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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