How far is Coaldale, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Coaldale, PA to Scranton, PA is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 39m 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
167.87 mi
02h 49m
Flight
133.82 mi
215.37 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
133.82 mi
Kilometers
215.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
167.87 mi
Kilometers
270.16 km
Drive Time
02h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 AM EDT
Return by in Coaldale
Sun, Apr 19, 5:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Coaldale
2026-04-18T23:51
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:41 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:50 AM to 12:50 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:50 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Coaldale
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
White Deer
PA

Township in northeastern Union County, Pennsylvania

From Coaldale
83.7 mi
01h 24m
To Scranton
84.1 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph S
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Coaldale and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Coaldale and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Coaldale Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Coaldale Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Casanova Road

    1.6 mi · 4 min · Casanova Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto Hardscrabble Road

    2336 ft · 1 min · Hardscrabble Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto School House Road

    1.9 mi · 4 min · School House Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Kylertown Drifting Highway

    1629 ft · 35 sec · Kylertown Drifting Highway

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1990 ft · 49 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    126.5 mi · 2 hr 17 min · Keystone Shortway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    32.4 mi · 40 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Coaldale and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
16 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Keystone Shortway
126 mi · 75%
I 81 North
33.1 mi · 20%
School House Road
1.85 mi · 1%
Coaldale Road
1.73 mi · 1%
Casanova Road
1.64 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Keystone Shortway

Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

126 mi · 02h 17m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+34.1 mi
133.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
White Deer
01h 24m from Coaldale
Leave By
12:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Coaldale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Coaldale to Scranton?

The road trip is about 167.9 miles (270.2 km) and usually takes 02h 49m 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?

White Deer is a useful midpoint, sitting about 83.7 miles from Coaldale and 84.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 133.8 miles (215.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 12:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $24.19 one way or $48.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 52.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Coaldale and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near White Deer

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

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

RAIL

Lewistown

80 mi away
150 Helen Street
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

85 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

91 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Coaldale and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 133.82 mi (215.37 km).

Coaldale

#1 Coaldale

Borough in eastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

Population2,131
Coordinates40.9361700, -78.1602900
Altitude454
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Coaldale Road (-78.160321, 40.936252)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 270 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 47m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.92 gal
22.42 L · about $24.19
Round trip
$48.38
11.84 gal · 44.84 L
Estimated CO2
52.6 kg one way
Round trip: 105.2 kg / 232 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $24.19 $48.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $27.23 $54.45
Premium $4.95 $29.33 $58.66
Diesel $5.98 $35.40 $70.80

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 Coaldale and Scranton. The current time is 23:51:29.

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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.