How far is Nazareth, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Nazareth, PA to Scranton, PA is about 62.8 miles (101 km), with a travel time of about 01h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 09m 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
62.75 mi
01h 04m
Flight
49.78 mi
80.11 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
49.78 mi
Kilometers
80.11 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
62.75 mi
Kilometers
100.98 km
Drive Time
01h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Tue, May 12, 8:34 PM EDT
Return by in Nazareth
Tue, May 12, 9:38 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Nazareth
2026-05-12T19:29
Arrive Scranton
Tue, May 12, 8:34 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:20 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Nazareth
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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Nazareth
30 mi
00h 32m
To Scranton
32.7 mi
00h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
67°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South Broad Street

    775 ft · 19 sec · South Broad Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto East Center Street

    1004 ft · 22 sec · East Center Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North New Street

    1550 ft · 26 sec · North New Street

  4. 4

    Continue on East Lawn Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · East Lawn Road

  5. 5

    Continue on Industrial Boulevard

    1 km · 1 min · Industrial Boulevard

  6. 6

    Turn left onto PA 191: Stockertown, Nazareth

    1588 ft · 39 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    15.4 mi · 20 min · PA-33

  8. 8

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  9. 9

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  13. 13

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  15. 15

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  16. 16

    Continue on Moosic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street

  17. 17

    Turn slight right

    1398 ft · 51 sec

  18. 18

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Nazareth and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
20 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
19.2 mi · 31%
PA-33
15.4 mi · 24%
Keystone Shortway
8.62 mi · 14%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 10%
PA 33 North
3.11 mi · 5%
Moosic Street
2.25 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Continue straight

18.5 mi · 00h 20m

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 04m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+13 mi
49.8 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 32m from Nazareth
Leave By
4:20 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Nazareth and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 62.8 miles (101 km) and usually takes 01h 04m 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?

Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 30 miles from Nazareth and 32.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 49.8 miles (80.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 13 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 4:20 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.03 one way or $18.06 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 19.6 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Nazareth and Areas Of Frost then Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Nazareth and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 49.78 mi (80.11 km).

Nazareth

#1 Nazareth

Borough in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population5,688
Coordinates40.7403800, -75.3096200
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: South Broad Street (-75.309532, 40.74038)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 101 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 05m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 34m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 02m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 53m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 46m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.21 gal
8.38 L · about $9.03
Round trip
$18.06
4.42 gal · 16.76 L
Estimated CO2
19.6 kg one way
Round trip: 39.3 kg / 87 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.03 $18.06
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.16 $20.33
Premium $4.95 $10.95 $21.90
Diesel $5.98 $13.22 $26.43

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Nazareth and Scranton. The current time is 19:29:50.

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.