How far is Hellertown, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Hellertown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 75.1 miles (120.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 59.8 miles (96.2 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
75.13 mi
01h 14m
Flight
59.76 mi
96.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
59.76 mi
Kilometers
96.18 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
75.13 mi
Kilometers
120.91 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 Scranton
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM EDT
Return by in Hellertown
Tue, May 12, 9:18 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hellertown
2026-05-12T18:50
Arrive Scranton
Tue, May 12, 8:04 PM 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 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 Scranton
38.9 mi
00h 37m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hellertown and 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

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    1398 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hellertown and 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
3 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 14m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 28m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.3 mi
59.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Stroudsburg
00h 37m from Hellertown
Leave By
4:02 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hellertown and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 75.1 miles (120.9 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?

Stroudsburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 36.2 miles from Hellertown and 38.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 59.8 miles (96.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.3 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 $10.83 one way or $21.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 23.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hellertown and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near 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 Scranton. Straight-line distance: 59.76 mi (96.18 km).

Hellertown

#1 Hellertown

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,820
Coordinates40.5795400, -75.3407300
Altitude88
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Main Street (-75.340846, 40.579533)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 121 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 52m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 30m
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
10.04 L · about $10.83
Round trip
$21.66
5.3 gal · 20.08 L
Estimated CO2
23.6 kg one way
Round trip: 47.1 kg / 104 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.83 $21.66
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.19 $24.37
Premium $4.95 $13.13 $26.26
Diesel $5.98 $15.85 $31.69

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Hellertown and Scranton. The current time is 18:50:00.

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.