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

The driving distance from Hellertown, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 75 miles (120.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 15m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 31m 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
75 mi
01h 15m
Flight
59.45 mi
95.67 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.45 mi
Kilometers
95.67 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75 mi
Kilometers
120.7 km
Drive Time
01h 15m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 15m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 2:03 PM EDT
Return by in Hellertown
Wed, Sep 23, 3:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hellertown
2026-09-23T12:47
Arrive City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 2:03 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 15m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:16 AM to 11:16 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hellertown
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
Stroudsburg
PA

Borough in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Hellertown
36.2 mi
00h 37m
To City of Scranton
38.8 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Main Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Main Street

  2. 2

    Take the ramp straight

    1 km · 1 min

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    4.1 mi · 5 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 North: Stroudsburg

    1.2 km · 2 min

  5. 5

    Continue on Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

    1968 ft · 26 sec · Gene Hartzell Memorial Bridge

  6. 6

    Continue on PA-33

    24 mi · 30 min · PA-33

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  15. 15

    Continue on Moosic Street

    1.8 mi · 3 min · Moosic Street

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Crown Avenue

    1207 ft · 26 sec · Crown Avenue

  17. 17

    Turn right onto River Street

    3139 ft · 1 min · River Street

  18. 18

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hellertown and City of Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
19 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA-33
24 mi · 32%
I 380 North
19.2 mi · 26%
Keystone Shortway
8.62 mi · 11%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 8%
Main Street
5.64 mi · 8%
PA 33 North
3.87 mi · 5%
Longest Stretch

PA-33

Continue on PA-33

24 mi · 00h 30m

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 15m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.5 mi
59.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroudsburg
00h 37m from Hellertown
Leave By
3:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny leaving Hellertown and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75 miles (120.7 km) and usually takes 01h 15m 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?

Stroudsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Hellertown and 38.8 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 59.5 miles (95.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.5 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 3:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.10 one way or $24.20 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny around Hellertown and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Stroudsburg

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

62 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

64 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

83 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hellertown and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 59.45 mi (95.67 km).

Hellertown

#1 Hellertown

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,820
Coordinates40.5795400, -75.3407300
Altitude88
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: Main Street (-75.340846, 40.579533)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 29m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 04m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 56m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.65 gal
10.02 L · about $12.10
Round trip
$24.20
5.3 gal · 20.04 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $12.10 $24.20
Mid-grade $5.01 $13.27 $26.54
Premium $5.39 $14.29 $28.58
Diesel $6.61 $17.52 $35.03

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 · Sep 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Hellertown and City of Scranton. The current time is 12:47:26.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.