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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Wernersville, PA is about 100.7 miles (162 km), with a travel time of about 02h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 31m 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
100.68 mi
02h 15m
Flight
77.34 mi
124.46 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.34 mi
Kilometers
124.46 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
100.68 mi
Kilometers
162.03 km
Drive Time
02h 15m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Wernersville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 PM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 7:43 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-19T15:11
Arrive Wernersville
Sun, Apr 19, 5:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:16 AM to 12:16 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:58 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
Delano
PA

Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From City of Scranton
50.3 mi
01h 08m
To Wernersville
50.3 mi
01h 08m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 17 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  8. 8

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  9. 9

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  10. 10

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Route 61 South

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  15. 15

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  18. 18

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    5.1 mi · 8 min · Four Point Road

  20. 20

    Turn left

    6.1 mi · 11 min

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Conrad Weiser Parkway

    1 mi · 2 min · Conrad Weiser Parkway

  22. 22

    Continue on West Penn Avenue

    5.4 mi · 10 min · West Penn Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto North Walnut Street

    73 m · 12 sec · North Walnut Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto West Fairview Street

    86 m · 12 sec · West Fairview Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · West Fairview Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
4
1 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 59%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 9%
West Penn Avenue
5.41 mi · 5%
Four Point Road
5.1 mi · 5%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 4%
Route 61 South
2.94 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

59.7 mi · 01h 10m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
77.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
01h 08m from City of Scranton
Leave By
1:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Wernersville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162 km) and usually takes 02h 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from City of Scranton and 50.3 miles from Wernersville.

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

The direct path is about 77.4 miles (124.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around City of Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Wernersville.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

48 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Wernersville. Straight-line distance: 77.34 mi (124.46 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Wernersville

City in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population2,750
Coordinates40.3300900, -76.0805000
Altitude114
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Wernersville (-76.0805, 40.33009)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 162 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 21m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 31m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 00m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 40m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 26m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 15m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.55 gal
13.45 L · about $14.51
Round trip
$29.01
7.1 gal · 26.9 L
Estimated CO2
31.5 kg one way
Round trip: 63.1 kg / 139 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.51 $29.01
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.33 $32.65
Premium $4.95 $17.59 $35.17
Diesel $5.98 $21.23 $42.46

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Wernersville. The current time is 15:11:34.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.