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

The driving distance from Elverson, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 114 miles (183.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 27m 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
113.96 mi
02h 13m
Flight
86.65 mi
139.45 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.65 mi
Kilometers
139.45 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
113.96 mi
Kilometers
183.4 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 PM EDT
Return by in Elverson
Sun, Apr 19, 9:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Elverson
2026-04-19T16:37
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:14 AM to 12:14 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Elverson
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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Elverson
55.4 mi
01h 07m
To City of Scranton
58.6 mi
01h 07m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
52°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 to 20 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Main Street

    3187 ft · 1 min · East Main Street

  2. 2

    Continue on Ridge Road

    8.6 mi · 14 min · Ridge Road

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Pottstown Pike

    12.8 mi · 19 min · Pottstown Pike

  4. 4

    Continue straight

    891 ft · 17 sec

  5. 5

    Continue straight

    12 mi · 20 min

  6. 6

    Turn slight left onto Kings Highway North

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Highway North

  7. 7

    Turn slight right onto East Macungie Road

    2080 ft · 57 sec · East Macungie Road

  8. 8

    Continue on North Brookside Road

    4 mi · 7 min · North Brookside Road

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Hamilton Boulevard

    785 ft · 22 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Schantz Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Schantz Road

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto South Hausman Road

    116 m · 11 sec · South Hausman Road

  12. 12

    Turn right onto Werley Road

    71 m · 6 sec · Werley Road

  13. 13

    Continue on Werley Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Werley Road

  14. 14

    Take the ramp straight toward I 476, PATP

    1782 ft · 1 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    57 mi · 1 hr 4 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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Elverson and City of 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
25 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
3 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 50%
Pottstown Pike
25 mi · 22%
Ridge Road
8.64 mi · 8%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 7%
North Brookside Road
3.96 mi · 3%
Schantz Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

57 mi · 01h 04m

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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+27.4 mi
86.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 07m from Elverson
Leave By
2:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

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

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 114 miles (183.4 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 55.4 miles from Elverson and 58.6 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 86.6 miles (139.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 27.4 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 2:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.43 one way or $32.85 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Elverson and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 86.65 mi (139.45 km).

Elverson

#1 Elverson

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,300
Coordinates40.1567600, -75.8327100
Altitude205
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: East Main Street (-75.832727, 40.156846)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 183 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 47m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 50m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 53m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 37m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 25m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.02 gal
15.22 L · about $16.43
Round trip
$32.85
8.04 gal · 30.44 L
Estimated CO2
35.7 kg one way
Round trip: 71.5 kg / 158 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.43 $32.85
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.49 $36.98
Premium $4.95 $19.92 $39.83
Diesel $5.98 $24.04 $48.08

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 Elverson and City of Scranton. The current time is 16:37:58.

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.