How far is Doylestown, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Doylestown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 102 miles (164.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 55m 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
102.06 mi
01h 57m
Flight
80.92 mi
130.23 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
80.92 mi
Kilometers
130.23 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
102.06 mi
Kilometers
164.25 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Return by in Doylestown
Thu, Apr 23, 4:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Doylestown
2026-04-23T01:03
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 3:00 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:58 AM to 11:58 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:34 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Doylestown
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
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Doylestown
50.8 mi
00h 58m
To Scranton
51.3 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East State Street

    49 m · 9 sec · East State Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto North Main Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · North Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on North Easton Road

    1067 ft · 30 sec · North Easton Road

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Swamp Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · West Swamp Road

  5. 5

    Continue on South Dublin Pike

    1.4 km · 1 min · South Dublin Pike

  6. 6

    Continue on South Main Street

    1579 ft · 49 sec · South Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    2.8 mi · 5 min · Doylestown Pike

  8. 8

    Continue on West Dublin Pike

    2.3 mi · 4 min · West Dublin Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on East Broad Street

    1.3 mi · 2 min · East Broad Street

  10. 10

    Continue on Doylestown Pike

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Doylestown Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on East Broad Street

    2.9 mi · 7 min · East Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on John Fries Highway

    2.6 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  13. 13

    Take the ramp slight right toward PATP

    1962 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown

    1529 ft · 44 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  17. 17

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  19. 19

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Doylestown 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 69%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 8%
East Broad Street
4.25 mi · 4%
Doylestown Pike
4.04 mi · 4%
West Swamp Road
3.8 mi · 4%
John Fries Highway
2.58 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

70.2 mi · 01h 18m

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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 56m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.1 mi
80.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
00h 58m from Doylestown
Leave By
2:34 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Doylestown and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 102 miles (164.2 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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?

Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.8 miles from Doylestown and 51.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 80.9 miles (130.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.1 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 2:34 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.71 one way or $29.42 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Doylestown and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Doylestown and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 80.92 mi (130.23 km).

Doylestown

#1 Doylestown

Borough and county seat of Bucks County, Pennsylvania in the United States

Population8,248
Coordinates40.3101100, -75.1298900
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: East State Street (-75.129987, 40.310227)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 164 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 24m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 33m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 02m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 42m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 27m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 16m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.6 gal
13.63 L · about $14.71
Round trip
$29.42
7.2 gal · 27.26 L
Estimated CO2
32 kg one way
Round trip: 64 kg / 141 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.71 $29.42
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.56 $33.11
Premium $4.95 $17.83 $35.67
Diesel $5.98 $21.53 $43.06

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 Doylestown and Scranton. The current time is 01:03:05.

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.