How far is Jacksonwald, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Jacksonwald, PA to Scranton, PA is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 59m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 59m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 59m.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Jacksonwald and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Jacksonwald and Scranton.
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Start on Boyertown Pike
13 m · 9 sec · Boyertown Pike
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Turn sharp right onto Oley Turnpike Road
5 mi · 9 min · Oley Turnpike Road
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Turn left onto Memorial Highway
2.3 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Memorial Highway
63 m · 4 sec · Memorial Highway
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Exit the roundabout onto Memorial Highway
1.7 mi · 3 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Blandon Road
105 m · 7 sec · Blandon Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Oley Road
2 m · 1 sec · Oley Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Oley Road
804 ft · 26 sec · Oley Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Memorial Highway
3.7 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway
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Continue on South Richmond Street
2332 ft · 1 min · South Richmond Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
624 ft · 19 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto North Franklin Street
1906 ft · 46 sec · North Franklin Street
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Continue on Moselem Spring Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Kutztown Road
6 m · 1 sec · Kutztown Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Kutztown Road
1.5 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
8.7 mi · 11 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Schantz Road
81 m · 4 sec · Schantz Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
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Turn left
1922 ft · 46 sec
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Continue straight
52 m · 3 sec
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1420 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · William Penn Highway
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Keep slight right to continue on Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.3 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 476: Philadelphia, Scranton
2404 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476 North: Scranton
2250 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Jacksonwald and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 01h 04m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Jacksonwald 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 Jacksonwald to Scranton?
The road trip is about 106.7 miles (171.7 km) and usually takes 01h 59m 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 51 miles from Jacksonwald and 55.7 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 75.6 miles (121.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.1 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 2:30 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.78 one way or $33.57 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Jacksonwald and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Jacksonwald and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 75.56 mi (121.6 km).
#1 Jacksonwald
Located within Berks County in southeastern Pennsylvania, this small unincorporated community sits at an elevation of approximately 344 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3245400, -75.8496500 |
| Altitude | 105 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 172 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 33m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 40m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 46m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 31m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.46 | $16.78 | $33.57 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $18.52 | $37.04 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $19.95 | $39.89 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $24.63 | $49.26 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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