How far is Hilltown, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Hilltown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 163.4 miles (263 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
163.4 mi
02h 50m
Flight
137.27 mi
220.92 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
137.27 mi
Kilometers
220.92 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
163.4 mi
Kilometers
262.97 km
Drive Time
02h 50m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 12:24 PM EDT
Return by in Hilltown
Fri, Apr 17, 3:15 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hilltown
2026-04-17T09:34
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 12:24 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 50m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:51 AM to 12:51 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hilltown
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From Hilltown
81.5 mi
01h 25m
To Scranton
81.9 mi
01h 25m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
77°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Hilltown Road

    988 ft · 50 sec · Hilltown Road

  2. 2

    Turn left onto High Street

    146 m · 13 sec · High Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Cashtown Road

    3.5 mi · 7 min · Cashtown Road

  4. 4

    Continue on Chambersburg Street

    1899 ft · 56 sec · Chambersburg Street

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North High Street

    33 m · 5 sec · North High Street

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2458 ft · 1 min · Main Street

  7. 7

    Continue on Arendtsville Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Arendtsville Road

  8. 8

    Continue on West York Street

    1.1 mi · 3 min · West York Street

  9. 9

    Continue on Heidlersburg Road

    5.6 mi · 8 min · Heidlersburg Road

  10. 10

    Continue on East Berlin Road

    158 m · 14 sec · East Berlin Road

  11. 11

    Take the ramp left

    1307 ft · 32 sec

  12. 12

    Merge slight left

    17.4 mi · 24 min

  13. 13

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  20. 20

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  22. 22

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  23. 23

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  24. 24

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  27. 27

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hilltown 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
27 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 70%
East Berlin Road
22.8 mi · 14%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 4%
Heidlersburg Road
5.59 mi · 3%
I 83 North
4.01 mi · 2%
Cashtown Road
3.46 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 14m

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 50m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.1 mi
137.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
01h 25m from Hilltown
Leave By
12:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Hilltown and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 163.4 miles (263 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?

East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 81.5 miles from Hilltown and 81.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 137.3 miles (220.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.1 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 12:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.58 one way or $47.15 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Hilltown and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

57 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hilltown and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 137.27 mi (220.92 km).

Hilltown

#1 Hilltown

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population16,031
Coordinates39.8939800, -77.3588700
Altitude237
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Hilltown Road (-77.358892, 39.893968)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 263 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 26m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 05m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 16m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 43m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 20m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 02m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.77 gal
21.83 L · about $23.58
Round trip
$47.15
11.54 gal · 43.66 L
Estimated CO2
51.3 kg one way
Round trip: 102.6 kg / 226 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.58 $47.15
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.54 $53.07
Premium $4.95 $28.58 $57.17
Diesel $5.98 $34.50 $69.01

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Hilltown and Scranton. The current time is 09:34:03.

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.