How far is Harleysville, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Harleysville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 41m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 22m 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
99.57 mi
01h 41m
Flight
79.39 mi
127.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
79.39 mi
Kilometers
127.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
99.57 mi
Kilometers
160.25 km
Drive Time
01h 41m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 41m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Return by in Harleysville
Sun, Apr 19, 4:31 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Harleysville
2026-04-19T01:09
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 2:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 41m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:41 AM to 11:41 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:08 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Harleysville
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 Harleysville
47.7 mi
00h 50m
To Scranton
51.9 mi
00h 50m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph SW
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 Harleysville and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    23 m · 6 sec

  2. 2

    Turn slight right onto Maple Avenue

    7 m · 4 sec · Maple Avenue

  3. 3

    Continue on Maple Avenue

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Maple Avenue

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Harleysville Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harleysville Pike

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Allentown Road

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Allentown Road

  6. 6

    Continue on Finland Road

    1.3 km · 1 min · Finland Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Upper Ridge Road

    1 mi · 2 min · Upper Ridge Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Old Woods Road

    688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road

  9. 9

    Turn left

    35 m · 11 sec

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  11. 11

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  14. 14

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  18. 18

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  19. 19

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  21. 21

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Harleysville 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
22 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.1 mi · 74%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 9%
Allentown Road
5.4 mi · 5%
Harleysville Pike
1.42 mi · 1%
Maple Avenue
1.16 mi · 1%
Upper Ridge Road
1 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 41m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.2 mi
79.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
00h 50m from Harleysville
Leave By
3:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Harleysville and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 99.6 miles (160.3 km) and usually takes 01h 41m 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 47.7 miles from Harleysville and 51.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 79.4 miles (127.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.2 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 3:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.34 one way or $28.68 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Harleysville and Rain Showers Likely 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 Harleysville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 79.39 mi (127.76 km).

Harleysville

#1 Harleysville

Census designated place

Population9,286
Coordinates40.2795500, -75.3871200
Altitude79
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-75.387224, 40.279616)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 160 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 29m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 59m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 25m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 14m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.51 gal
13.3 L · about $14.34
Round trip
$28.68
7.02 gal · 26.6 L
Estimated CO2
31.2 kg one way
Round trip: 62.4 kg / 138 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $14.34 $28.68
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.14 $32.28
Premium $4.95 $17.39 $34.78
Diesel $5.98 $20.99 $41.98

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 Harleysville and Scranton. The current time is 01:09:00.

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.