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

The driving distance from City of Scranton, PA to Yardley, PA is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
111.16 mi
02h 37m
Flight
90.79 mi
146.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
90.79 mi
Kilometers
146.11 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
111.16 mi
Kilometers
178.89 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Yardley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Return by in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:05 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave City of Scranton
2026-04-23T03:50
Arrive Yardley
Thu, Apr 23, 6:28 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From City of Scranton
55.6 mi
01h 18m
To Yardley
55.6 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
74°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Cedar Avenue

    553 ft · 18 sec · Cedar Avenue

  2. 2

    Take the ramp left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway

  4. 4

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton

    2408 ft · 45 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  12. 12

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    21.7 mi · 31 min · Keystone Shortway

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville

    2167 ft · 53 sec

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    9.6 mi · 15 min

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

    26.9 mi · 38 min · Route 31 South BEGIN

  16. 16

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202

    139 m · 9 sec · US 202

  17. 17

    Exit the rotary onto US 202

    5.7 mi · 8 min · US 202

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward NJ 31 South, CR 579 South: Trenton

    2.5 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Harbourton Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Harbourton Road

  20. 20

    Continue on Harbourton-Rocktown Road

    2.4 mi · 5 min · Harbourton-Rocktown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Trenton-Harbourton Road

    1.4 km · 1 min · Trenton-Harbourton Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    3.2 mi · 6 min · Bear Tavern Road

  23. 23

    Continue on Jacobs Creek Road

    982 ft · 27 sec · Jacobs Creek Road

  24. 24

    Continue on Bear Tavern Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · Bear Tavern Road

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 295 North: Philadelphia

    1504 ft · 37 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left

    1.9 mi · 2 min

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward Yardley, New Hope

    739 ft · 25 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Taylorsville Road

    1 km · 1 min · Taylorsville Road

  29. 29

    Continue on North Main Street

    693 ft · 14 sec · North Main Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Jervue Drive

    91 m · 18 sec · Jervue Drive

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Riverview Avenue

    548 ft · 24 sec · Riverview Avenue

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Riverview Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
5 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 24%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 21%
Keystone Shortway
21.7 mi · 20%
US 46 East
10.1 mi · 9%
US 202
5.77 mi · 5%
Bear Tavern Road
4.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Route 31 South BEGIN

Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN

26.9 mi · 00h 38m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.4 mi
90.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 18m from City of Scranton
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving City of Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Yardley.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 111.2 miles (178.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.6 miles from City of Scranton and 55.6 miles from Yardley.

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

The direct path is about 90.8 miles (146.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.4 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.02 one way or $32.03 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between City of Scranton and Yardley. Straight-line distance: 90.79 mi (146.11 km).

City of Scranton

#1 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

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

#2 Yardley

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,506
Coordinates40.2456600, -74.8460000
Altitude22
CountryUnited States
Start: City of Scranton (-75.66491, 41.40437)
End: Yardley (-74.846, 40.24566)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 179 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 42m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 46m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 13m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 51m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 35m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 23m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.92 gal
14.85 L · about $16.02
Round trip
$32.03
7.84 gal · 29.7 L
Estimated CO2
34.8 kg one way
Round trip: 69.7 kg / 154 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.02 $32.03
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.03 $36.06
Premium $4.95 $19.42 $38.84
Diesel $5.98 $23.44 $46.88

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between City of Scranton and Yardley. The current time is 03:50:49.

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.