How far is Muhlenberg, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Muhlenberg, PA to Scranton, PA is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km), with a travel time of about 01h 45m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 31m 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
96.08 mi
01h 45m
Flight
72.32 mi
116.39 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.32 mi
Kilometers
116.39 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
96.08 mi
Kilometers
154.63 km
Drive Time
01h 45m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 45m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM EDT
Return by in Muhlenberg
Thu, Apr 23, 12:19 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Muhlenberg
2026-04-22T20:47
Arrive Scranton
Wed, Apr 22, 10:33 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 45m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:46 AM to 11:46 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:58 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Muhlenberg
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
Delano
PA

Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Muhlenberg
49.6 mi
00h 52m
To Scranton
46.4 mi
00h 52m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
63°F
Wednesday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW
Destination
64°F
Wednesday

Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph SW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Muhlenberg and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Muhlenberg and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on West Bellevue Avenue

    1314 ft · 39 sec · West Bellevue Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  3. 3

    Continue on South Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  5. 5

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  6. 6

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  7. 7

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street

  8. 8

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  9. 9

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  10. 10

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  11. 11

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Muhlenberg 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
23 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
59.9 mi · 62%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 15%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 11%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.81 mi · 5%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.52 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

I 81 North

Merge slight left

59.6 mi · 01h 11m

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 45m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 32m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
72.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
00h 52m from Muhlenberg
Leave By
2:58 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Muhlenberg and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Muhlenberg to Scranton?

The road trip is about 96.1 miles (154.6 km) and usually takes 01h 45m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Muhlenberg and 46.4 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 72.3 miles (116.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:58 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.85 one way or $27.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 30.1 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Muhlenberg and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

48 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

89 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Muhlenberg and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 72.32 mi (116.39 km).

Muhlenberg

#1 Muhlenberg

Township in Berks County, Pennsylvania

Population20,331
Coordinates40.3831500, -75.9388200
Altitude100
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: West Bellevue Avenue (-75.93882, 40.383153)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 155 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 24m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 55m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 36m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 22m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.39 gal
12.83 L · about $13.85
Round trip
$27.70
6.78 gal · 25.66 L
Estimated CO2
30.1 kg one way
Round trip: 60.3 kg / 133 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.85 $27.70
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.59 $31.18
Premium $4.95 $16.79 $33.59
Diesel $5.98 $20.27 $40.54

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 Muhlenberg and Scranton. The current time is 20:47:27.

Distance to Other Cities

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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.