How far is Hempfield, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Hempfield, PA to Scranton, PA is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 102 miles (164.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 01m 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
137.43 mi
02h 30m
Flight
101.97 mi
164.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
101.97 mi
Kilometers
164.11 km
Flight Time
00h 12m

Driving Distance

Road route
137.43 mi
Kilometers
221.17 km
Drive Time
02h 30m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 30m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Return by in Hempfield
Thu, Apr 23, 9:16 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hempfield
2026-04-23T04:14
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 6:45 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 30m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:31 AM to 12:31 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hempfield
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
Frackville
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Hempfield
63.8 mi
01h 15m
To Scranton
73.7 mi
01h 15m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
73°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 6 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Summit Drive

    3093 ft · 1 min · Summit Drive

  2. 2

    Continue on Hill Street

    2725 ft · 1 min · Hill Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto North Church Street

    77 m · 15 sec · North Church Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto West Main Street

    1293 ft · 27 sec · West Main Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto College Avenue

    2832 ft · 1 min · College Avenue

  6. 6

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 30 East: Lancaster

    1289 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left

    5.9 mi · 8 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501

    964 ft · 18 sec

  9. 9

    Continue on Chester Road

    1327 ft · 26 sec · Chester Road

  10. 10

    Turn left onto Lititz Pike

    5.1 mi · 9 min · Lititz Pike

  11. 11

    Continue on South Broad Street

    1.7 mi · 3 min · South Broad Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    2.4 mi · 3 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  13. 13

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  15. 15

    Continue on South College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · South College Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  18. 18

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  19. 19

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

    1126 ft · 28 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg

    847 ft · 26 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  23. 23

    Turn left

    9.9 mi · 15 min

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Pottsville Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Route 61 South

    2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  26. 26

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  27. 27

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  28. 28

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  29. 29

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  30. 30

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  31. 31

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  32. 32

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  33. 33

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  34. 34

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  35. 35

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  36. 36

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  37. 37

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  38. 38

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hempfield 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
38 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
3 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
27.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
59.9 mi · 44%
US 30 East
6.15 mi · 4%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 4%
Lancaster Avenue
5.53 mi · 4%
South College Street
5.49 mi · 4%
Lititz Pike
5.1 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
02h 30m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.4 mi
102 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frackville
01h 15m from Hempfield
Leave By
1:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Hempfield and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 137.4 miles (221.2 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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?

Frackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 63.8 miles from Hempfield and 73.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 102 miles (164.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.4 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 1:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.82 one way or $39.63 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Hempfield and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Frackville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

59 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

78 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

78 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hempfield and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 101.97 mi (164.11 km).

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#1 Hempfield

A township in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Population40,558
Coordinates40.0548200, -76.4388500
Altitude148
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: (-76.438938, 40.054814)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 221 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 34m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 26m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 44m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 57m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.85 gal
18.36 L · about $19.82
Round trip
$39.63
9.7 gal · 36.72 L
Estimated CO2
43.1 kg one way
Round trip: 86.2 kg / 190 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.82 $39.63
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.31 $44.61
Premium $4.95 $24.03 $48.05
Diesel $5.98 $29.00 $58.01

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 Hempfield and Scranton. The current time is 04:14:53.

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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.