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

The driving distance from Emigsville, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km), with a travel time of about 02h 24m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 49m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
143.44 mi
02h 24m
Flight
110.57 mi
177.94 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.57 mi
Kilometers
177.94 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
143.44 mi
Kilometers
230.84 km
Drive Time
02h 24m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 24m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 PM EDT
Return by in Emigsville
Sun, Apr 19, 6:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Emigsville
2026-04-19T13:48
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:13 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 24m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:25 AM to 12:25 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:40 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Emigsville
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
Zerbe
PA

Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

From Emigsville
71.4 mi
01h 12m
To City of Scranton
72.1 mi
01h 12m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
55°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 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 Emigsville and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    30 m · 15 sec

  2. 2

    Turn sharp left onto North George Street

    771 ft · 19 sec · North George Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Church Road

    1.1 km · 1 min · Church Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1018 ft · 25 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    22.2 mi · 28 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  10. 10

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  11. 11

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  12. 12

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Emigsville 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
12 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
8.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 79%
Church Road
23.1 mi · 16%
I 83 North
4.01 mi · 3%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
I 81 North
0.58 mi
Cedar Avenue
0.18 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 14m

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 24m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 50m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+32.9 mi
110.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Zerbe
01h 12m from Emigsville
Leave By
1:40 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy leaving Emigsville 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 Emigsville to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 143.4 miles (230.8 km) and usually takes 02h 24m 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?

Zerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 71.4 miles from Emigsville and 72.1 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 110.5 miles (177.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 32.9 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 1:40 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.68 one way or $41.35 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 45 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy around Emigsville and Rain Showers Likely near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Zerbe

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

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

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

61 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

61 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

62 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

63 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Emigsville and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 110.57 mi (177.94 km).

Emigsville

#1 Emigsville

Census designated place

Population2,672
Coordinates40.0217600, -76.7280200
Altitude121
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: (-76.728042, 40.021674)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 231 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 46m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 35m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 52m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 23m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 47m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.06 gal
19.16 L · about $20.68
Round trip
$41.35
10.12 gal · 38.32 L
Estimated CO2
45 kg one way
Round trip: 89.9 kg / 198 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.68 $41.35
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.27 $46.54
Premium $4.95 $25.07 $50.13
Diesel $5.98 $30.26 $60.52

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 Emigsville and City of Scranton. The current time is 13:48:58.

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.