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

The driving distance from Middletown, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km), with a travel time of about 01h 54m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 48m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
110.18 mi
01h 54m
Flight
64.45 mi
103.72 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
64.45 mi
Kilometers
103.72 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.18 mi
Kilometers
177.31 km
Drive Time
01h 54m

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 54m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in City of Scranton
Sun, Nov 8, 8:42 PM EST
Return by in Middletown
Sun, Nov 8, 10:37 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Middletown
2026-11-08T18:48
Arrive City of Scranton
Sun, Nov 8, 8:42 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 54m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:54 AM to 11:54 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:42 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Middletown
9:30 PM EST
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
Laceyville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Middletown
42.9 mi
00h 57m
To City of Scranton
67.3 mi
00h 57m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
56°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Berwick Turnpike

    11.9 mi · 21 min · Berwick Turnpike

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1 km · 1 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.4 mi · 9 min · Roosevelt Highway

  4. 4

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1008 ft · 15 sec · Roosevelt Highway

  5. 5

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on Reuter Boulevard

    1.3 km · 2 min · Reuter Boulevard

  7. 7

    Continue on York Avenue

    1.3 km · 2 min · York Avenue

  8. 8

    Continue on Main Street

    1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2333 ft · 50 sec · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  10. 10

    Continue on Golden Mile Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Golden Mile Road

  11. 11

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    11.9 mi · 17 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on State Street

    2421 ft · 1 min · State Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    6.9 mi · 10 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on River Street

    2625 ft · 46 sec · River Street

  16. 16

    Continue on Main Street

    1588 ft · 39 sec · Main Street

  17. 17

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    7.4 mi · 11 min · Roosevelt Highway

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto Grand Army of the Republic Highway

    2.5 mi · 4 min · Grand Army of the Republic Highway

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Route 92

    2.9 mi · 6 min · Pennsylvania Route 92

  20. 20

    Continue on Roosevelt Highway

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Roosevelt Highway

  21. 21

    Keep slight left to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Roosevelt Highway

  22. 22

    Keep slight right to continue on Roosevelt Highway

    6.7 mi · 12 min · Roosevelt Highway

  23. 23

    Continue on Airport Drive

    661 ft · 13 sec · Airport Drive

  24. 24

    Turn straight onto Winola Road

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Winola Road

  25. 25

    Turn slight right onto Morgan Highway

    4.6 mi · 8 min · Morgan Highway

  26. 26

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Keyser Avenue

    94 m · 8 sec · North Keyser Avenue

  27. 27

    Take the ramp right toward US 11 South, PA 307 South

    1153 ft · 28 sec

  28. 28

    Merge slight left onto North Scranton Expressway

    2.1 mi · 3 min · North Scranton Expressway

  29. 29

    Continue on Mulberry Street

    884 ft · 36 sec · Mulberry Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Penn Avenue

    1647 ft · 44 sec · Penn Avenue

  31. 31

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    1414 ft · 36 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  32. 32

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    638 ft · 11 sec · Cedar Avenue

  33. 33

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Middletown 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
33 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
2
1 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Roosevelt Highway
31.5 mi · 29%
Grand Army of the Republic Highway
23.1 mi · 21%
Berwick Turnpike
11.9 mi · 11%
Morgan Highway
4.61 mi · 4%
Pennsylvania Route 92
2.89 mi · 3%
Winola Road
2.43 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Grand Army of the Republic Highway

Continue on Grand Army of the Republic Highway

11.9 mi · 00h 17m

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
01h 54m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 48m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45.8 mi
64.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Laceyville
00h 57m from Middletown
Leave By
2:42 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Middletown 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 Middletown to City of Scranton?

The road trip is about 110.2 miles (177.3 km) and usually takes 01h 54m 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?

Laceyville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.9 miles from Middletown and 67.3 miles from City of Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 64.4 miles (103.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 45.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:42 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.99 one way or $33.98 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Middletown and Mostly Sunny near City of Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Laceyville

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

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

BUS

Scranton, PA

49 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

50 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Middletown and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 64.45 mi (103.72 km).

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#1 Middletown

Township of Pennsylvania

Population344
Coordinates41.9273000, -76.6988400
Altitude351
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: Berwick Turnpike (-76.698891, 41.927298)
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.89 gal
14.72 L · about $16.99
Round trip
$33.98
7.78 gal · 29.44 L
Estimated CO2
34.6 kg one way
Round trip: 69.1 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $16.99 $33.98
Mid-grade $4.80 $18.67 $37.34
Premium $5.25 $20.41 $40.82
Diesel $6.56 $25.53 $51.06

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 · Nov 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Middletown and City of Scranton. The current time is 18:48:27.

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.