How far is Manchester, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Manchester, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 26m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 53m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 26m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Township in southern Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Manchester and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Manchester and City of Scranton.
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Start on High Street
1244 ft · 34 sec · High Street
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Turn right onto Maple Street
145 m · 13 sec · Maple Street
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Turn left onto South Main Street
2216 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street
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Turn right onto Musser Street
710 ft · 14 sec · Musser Street
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Continue on Zions View Road
1.2 mi · 2 min · Zions View Road
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Turn right onto Locust Point Road
2.2 mi · 5 min · Locust Point Road
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Susquehanna Trail
37 m · 6 sec · Susquehanna Trail
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Take the ramp right toward I 83 North: Harrisburg
1430 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left
17.4 mi · 22 min
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Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College
4 mi · 6 min
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown
3087 ft · 48 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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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
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Manchester and City of 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.
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.
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.
Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Manchester and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Manchester to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 141.9 miles (228.4 km) and usually takes 02h 26m 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?
Zerbe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 70.7 miles from Manchester and 71.2 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 107.8 miles (173.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 34.1 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 1:36 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.36 one way or $44.73 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 44.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Manchester and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Zerbe
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 Zerbe.
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Mount Joy
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Manchester and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 107.84 mi (173.55 km).
#1 Manchester
Situated in the south-central region of Pennsylvania, this borough lies within York County, positioned just west of the banks of the Susquehanna River.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.0631500, -76.7183000 |
| Altitude | 153 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 228 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 43m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 32m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 50m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 21m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 46m |
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 | $22.36 | $44.73 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $24.67 | $49.35 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $26.58 | $53.16 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $32.82 | $65.63 |
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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