How far is Middlesex, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Middlesex, PA to Scranton, PA is about 135 miles (217.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 13m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 111.8 miles (180 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 26m 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
135.02 mi
02h 13m
Flight
111.82 mi
179.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
111.82 mi
Kilometers
179.95 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
135.02 mi
Kilometers
217.29 km
Drive Time
02h 13m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 13m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Return by in Middlesex
Thu, Apr 23, 4:46 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middlesex
2026-04-23T00:19
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 2:32 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 13m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:13 AM to 12:13 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:04 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

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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Middlesex
67.3 mi
01h 06m
To Scranton
67.7 mi
01h 06m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 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 Middlesex and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Middlesex and 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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middlesex 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
16 steps
4 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
11.9 / 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 13m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.2 mi
111.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 06m from Middlesex
Leave By
2:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Middlesex 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 Middlesex to Scranton?

The road trip is about 135 miles (217.3 km) and usually takes 02h 13m 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 67.3 miles from Middlesex and 67.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 111.8 miles (180 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.2 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 2:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.49 one way or $38.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Middlesex and Mostly Sunny near 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 Scranton. Straight-line distance: 111.82 mi (179.95 km).

Middlesex

#1 Middlesex

Township in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania

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

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: US 11 North (-77.136084, 40.234515)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

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 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 15m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 55m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 41m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.77 gal
18.04 L · about $19.49
Round trip
$38.98
9.54 gal · 36.08 L
Estimated CO2
42.4 kg one way
Round trip: 84.8 kg / 187 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $19.49 $38.98
Mid-grade $4.60 $21.94 $43.87
Premium $4.95 $23.63 $47.26
Diesel $5.98 $28.52 $57.05

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 Middlesex and Scranton. The current time is 00:19:15.

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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.