How far is Hallam, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Hallam, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 34m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT.
Reverse, save, or send this route
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 34m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Hallam and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Hallam and City of Scranton.
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Start on South Prospect Street
27 m · 8 sec · South Prospect Street
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Turn left onto West Market Street
1.1 km · 59 sec · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Kreutz Creek Road
1194 ft · 27 sec · Kreutz Creek Road
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Take the ramp right toward US 30 East: Lancaster
1565 ft · 38 sec
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Merge slight left
16.9 mi · 23 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 501
964 ft · 18 sec
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Continue on Chester Road
1327 ft · 26 sec · Chester Road
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Turn left onto Lititz Pike
5.1 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike
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Continue on South Broad Street
1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street
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Continue on Furnace Hills Pike
2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike
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Continue on Furnace Hill Pike
4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike
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Continue on Stiegel Pike
6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike
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Continue on South College Street
5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1126 ft · 28 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
847 ft · 26 sec
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Turn left onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn left onto Route 61 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
1662 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Hallam and City of Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Sunny leaving Hallam and Mostly 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 Hallam to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 152.4 miles (245.3 km) and usually takes 02h 34m 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?
Mount Carbon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 68.5 miles from Hallam and 83.9 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 108.5 miles (174.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 43.9 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 1:20 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.98 one way or $43.97 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 47.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hallam and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Mount Carbon
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Mount Carbon.
White Haven, PA
Mount Joy
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Hallam and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 108.49 mi (174.6 km).
#1 Hallam
City in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States of America
| Population | 2,634 |
| Coordinates | 40.0048200, -76.6041300 |
| Altitude | 112 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 245 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 05h 04m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 03h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 10m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 54m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $21.98 | $43.97 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $24.74 | $49.49 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $26.65 | $53.31 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $32.17 | $64.34 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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