How far is Myerstown, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Myerstown, PA to Scranton, PA is about 102.5 miles (165 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 44m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.
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.
Borough in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Chance Rain Showers
Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Myerstown and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Myerstown and Scranton.
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Start on East Carpenter Avenue
861 ft · 40 sec · East Carpenter Avenue
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Turn right onto South College Street
2.6 mi · 3 min · South College Street
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue
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Continue on Lancaster Avenue
1035 ft · 32 sec · Lancaster Avenue
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Take the exit right toward I 78 East, US 22 East: Allentown
1126 ft · 27 sec
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
3.5 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 419: Rehrersburg
847 ft · 24 sec
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Turn left onto Four Point Road
1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road
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Turn left
9.9 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Pottsville Street
1.1 km · 2 min · Pottsville Street
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Turn left onto Route 61 South
2.9 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.5 mi · 2 min · South Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
1662 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min
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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
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Myerstown and 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.
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.
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.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Myerstown 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 Myerstown to Scranton?
The road trip is about 102.5 miles (165 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?
McAdoo is a useful midpoint, sitting about 48.4 miles from Myerstown and 54.1 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 78.9 miles (126.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.6 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 2:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.79 one way or $29.58 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Myerstown and Chance Rain Showers then Partly Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near McAdoo
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 McAdoo.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Scranton, PA
Lancaster station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Myerstown and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 78.86 mi (126.92 km).
#1 Myerstown
Borough in southeastern Lebanon County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,140 |
| Coordinates | 40.3745400, -76.3027300 |
| Altitude | 149 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 165 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 24m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 33m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 27m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 16m |
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 | $4.09 | $14.79 | $29.58 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.65 | $33.30 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.93 | $35.87 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.65 | $43.30 |
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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