How far is Collegeville, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Collegeville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 51m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 42m 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
105.09 mi
01h 51m
Flight
85.27 mi
137.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
85.27 mi
Kilometers
137.23 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.09 mi
Kilometers
169.13 km
Drive Time
01h 51m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 51m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:27 PM EDT
Return by in Collegeville
Fri, Apr 17, 3:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Collegeville
2026-04-17T11:36
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 1:27 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 51m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:51 AM to 11:51 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Collegeville
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
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Collegeville
52.6 mi
00h 55m
To Scranton
52.5 mi
00h 55m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    17 m · 7 sec

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Main Street

    608 ft · 20 sec · East Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Ridge Pike

    1192 ft · 31 sec · Ridge Pike

  4. 4

    Turn slight left onto Germantown Pike

    1.5 km · 2 min · Germantown Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Evansburg Road

    2167 ft · 53 sec · Evansburg Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Township Line Road

    127 m · 12 sec · Township Line Road

  7. 7

    Turn right onto Evansburg Road

    1.8 mi · 4 min · Evansburg Road

  8. 8

    Continue on Anders Road

    1.3 km · 2 min · Anders Road

  9. 9

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

    2016 ft · 1 min · Anders Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Stump Hall Road

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Stump Hall Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Skippack Pike

    1 km · 1 min · Skippack Pike

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Bustard Road

    2.8 mi · 6 min · Bustard Road

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Sumneytown Pike

    981 ft · 31 sec · Sumneytown Pike

  14. 14

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 476, PATP

    2199 ft · 54 sec

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1105 ft · 27 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    83.9 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  24. 24

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  25. 25

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  27. 27

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  28. 28

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
28 steps
14 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
83.9 mi · 80%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 8%
Bustard Road
2.76 mi · 3%
Evansburg Road
2.19 mi · 2%
Anders Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Stump Hall Road
1.05 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

83.9 mi · 01h 33m

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
01h 51m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+19.8 mi
85.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
00h 55m from Collegeville
Leave By
2:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Collegeville and 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 Collegeville to Scranton?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 01h 51m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.6 miles from Collegeville and 52.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 85.3 miles (137.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.8 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 2:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.16 one way or $30.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Collegeville and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Collegeville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 85.27 mi (137.23 km).

Collegeville

#1 Collegeville

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population5,093
Coordinates40.1856600, -75.4515700
Altitude46
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.451531, 40.18563)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.04 L · about $15.16
Round trip
$30.32
7.42 gal · 28.08 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.16 $30.32
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.06 $34.12
Premium $4.95 $18.38 $36.76
Diesel $5.98 $22.19 $44.37

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Collegeville and Scranton. The current time is 11:36:10.

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.