How far is Middlesex, PA from City of Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Middlesex, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 18m 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
134.89 mi
02h 09m
Flight
111.58 mi
179.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.58 mi
Kilometers
179.57 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
134.89 mi
Kilometers
217.08 km
Drive Time
02h 09m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 09m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 11:56 AM EDT
Return by in Middlesex
Wed, Sep 23, 2:05 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlesex
2026-09-23T09:47
Arrive City of Scranton
Wed, Sep 23, 11:56 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 09m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:09 AM to 12:09 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:12 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middlesex
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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Middlesex
67 mi
01h 04m
To City of Scranton
67.8 mi
01h 04m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
64°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
9 mph NE
Destination
66°F
Wednesday

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Wed, Sep 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Middlesex and City of Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex and City of Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Harrisburg Pike

    2490 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Pike

  2. 2

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  3. 3

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  4. 4

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  5. 5

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  6. 6

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  8. 8

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

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

    953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlesex and City of 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
13 steps
2 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
9.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 87%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 10%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.74 mi · 1%
US 11 North
0.74 mi · 1%
Harrisburg Pike
0.47 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

115 mi · 02h 15m

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 09m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.3 mi
111.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 04m from Middlesex
Leave By
2:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Middlesex and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Middlesex to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 134.9 miles (217.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Middlesex and 67.8 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 111.6 miles (179.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.3 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 2:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.75 one way or $43.51 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Middlesex and Mostly Cloudy near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middlesex and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 111.58 mi (179.57 km).

Middlesex

#1 Middlesex

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

Population7,582
Coordinates40.2345300, -77.1360900
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
City of Scranton

#2 City of Scranton

A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.

Population76,089
Coordinates41.4043700, -75.6649100
Altitude224
CountryUnited States
Start: US 11 North (-77.136084, 40.234515)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 217 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 29m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 41m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 14m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 40m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.76 gal
18.02 L · about $21.75
Round trip
$43.51
9.52 gal · 36.04 L
Estimated CO2
42.3 kg one way
Round trip: 84.6 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.57 $21.75 $43.51
Mid-grade $5.00 $23.81 $47.63
Premium $5.39 $25.67 $51.34
Diesel $6.60 $31.42 $62.83

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 · Sep 22, 2026

There is no time difference between Middlesex and City of Scranton. The current time is 09:47:15.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.