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

The driving distance from Haines, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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
72.66 mi
01h 14m
Flight
57.66 mi
92.79 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
57.66 mi
Kilometers
92.79 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
72.66 mi
Kilometers
116.94 km
Drive Time
01h 14m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 14m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Return by in Haines
Thu, Apr 23, 1:37 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Haines
2026-04-22T23:09
Arrive City of Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 12:23 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 14m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:14 AM to 11:14 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:02 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Haines
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
East Side
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Haines
36 mi
00h 37m
To City of Scranton
36.7 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Kressler Lane

    14 m · 5 sec · Kressler Lane

  2. 2

    Turn right

    2746 ft · 54 sec

  3. 3

    Continue straight

    52 m · 3 sec

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown

    1420 ft · 40 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway

  6. 6

    Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton

    2404 ft · 1 min

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton

    2250 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  10. 10

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  13. 13

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  17. 17

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  18. 18

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Haines 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
18 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
24.8 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 78%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 12%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.35 mi · 2%
William Penn Highway
1.23 mi · 2%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
PA 315
0.72 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
01h 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+14.9 mi
57.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Side
00h 37m from Haines
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Haines and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 72.6 miles (116.9 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?

East Side is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36 miles from Haines and 36.7 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 57.7 miles (92.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 14.9 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 4:02 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.50 one way or $21.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Haines and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near East Side

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

23 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

40 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

116 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Haines and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 57.66 mi (92.79 km).

Haines

#1 Haines

Township in Centre County, Pennsylvania

Population1,561
Coordinates40.5706500, -75.6165800
Altitude133
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: Kressler Lane (-75.616532, 40.570592)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 117 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 25m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 27m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 12m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 02m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 54m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.57 gal
9.71 L · about $10.50
Round trip
$21.00
5.14 gal · 19.42 L
Estimated CO2
22.8 kg one way
Round trip: 45.7 kg / 101 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.50 $21.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.82 $23.64
Premium $4.95 $12.73 $25.46
Diesel $5.98 $15.37 $30.74

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 Haines and City of Scranton. The current time is 23:09:29.

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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.