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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Weigelstown, PA is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km), with a travel time of about 03h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 02m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.69 mi
03h 01m
Flight
115.38 mi
185.68 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
115.38 mi
Kilometers
185.68 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.69 mi
Kilometers
237.68 km
Drive Time
03h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Weigelstown
Wed, Sep 16, 3:53 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 16, 6:55 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-09-16T00:52
Arrive Weigelstown
Wed, Sep 16, 3:53 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:01 AM to 11:01 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:58 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in City of Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Tremont
PA

Borough in western Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
73.8 mi
01h 30m
To Weigelstown
73.9 mi
01h 30m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
81°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Wednesday

Areas Of Fog then Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
1 to 6 mph S

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  7. 7

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  9. 9

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: York, Baltimore

    17.6 mi · 21 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 238: Emigsville

    947 ft · 27 sec

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Road

    1090 ft · 24 sec · Church Road

  12. 12

    Continue on Farmtrail Road

    797 ft · 20 sec · Farmtrail Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Church Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Church Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Church Road

    78 m · 10 sec · Church Road

  15. 15

    Continue on Church Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Church Road

  16. 16

    Turn right onto Carlisle Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Carlisle Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Fox Run Road

    68 m · 10 sec · Fox Run Road

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Alta Vista Road

    41 m · 8 sec · Alta Vista Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Alta Vista Road

    53 m · 13 sec · Alta Vista Road

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Alta Vista Road

Car Route Details

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

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
20 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 77%
I 83 South
26.8 mi · 18%
Church Road
4.38 mi · 3%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Carlisle Road
1.09 mi · 1%
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

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.

Trip Read

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.

Drive Time
03h 01m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.3 mi
115.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Tremont
01h 30m from City of Scranton
Leave By
10:58 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Weigelstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 147.7 miles (237.7 km) and usually takes 03h 01m 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?

Tremont is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from City of Scranton and 73.9 miles from Weigelstown.

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

The direct path is about 115.4 miles (185.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.3 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 10:58 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.45 one way or $46.89 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around City of Scranton and Areas Of Fog then Sunny near Weigelstown.

Stop Ideas Near Tremont

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

57 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

57 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

58 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

59 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Weigelstown. Straight-line distance: 115.38 mi (185.68 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Weigelstown

Census designated place

Population12,875
Coordinates39.9837100, -76.8224700
Altitude157
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Weigelstown (-76.82247, 39.98371)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 238 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 57m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.21 gal
19.73 L · about $23.45
Round trip
$46.89
10.42 gal · 39.46 L
Estimated CO2
46.3 kg one way
Round trip: 92.6 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.50 $23.45 $46.89
Mid-grade $4.94 $25.73 $51.45
Premium $5.33 $27.77 $55.55
Diesel $6.35 $33.08 $66.16

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 · Sep 15, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Weigelstown. The current time is 00:52:40.

Distance to Other Cities

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