How far is New Holland, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from New Holland, PA to Scranton, PA is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 18m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 93 miles (149.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 36m 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
128.1 mi
02h 18m
Flight
92.97 mi
149.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
92.97 mi
Kilometers
149.62 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.1 mi
Kilometers
206.15 km
Drive Time
02h 18m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 18m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, May 30, 10:01 AM EDT
Return by in New Holland
Sat, May 30, 12:20 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Holland
2026-05-30T07:43
Arrive Scranton
Sat, May 30, 10:01 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 18m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:18 AM to 12:18 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:54 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Holland
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
Frackville
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From New Holland
62.8 mi
01h 09m
To Scranton
65.3 mi
01h 09m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
69°F
Saturday

Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 17 mph N
Destination
68°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, May 30 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between New Holland and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Grant Street

    50 m · 9 sec · Grant Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto South Railroad Avenue

    3.5 mi · 6 min · South Railroad Avenue

  3. 3

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Division Highway

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Division Highway

  4. 4

    Take the ramp right

    1344 ft · 33 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    8.4 mi · 10 min

  6. 6

    Continue straight

    11 mi · 15 min

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Centre Avenue

    829 ft · 49 sec

  8. 8

    Turn straight onto Centre Avenue

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  9. 9

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  10. 10

    Continue on South Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · South Centre Avenue

  11. 11

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  12. 12

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3219 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  14. 14

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1321 ft · 19 sec · South 4th Street

  15. 15

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  16. 16

    Continue on Centre Turnpike

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Centre Turnpike

  17. 17

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  18. 18

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1434 ft · 18 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  19. 19

    Continue on South Claude A. Lord Boulevard

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

  20. 20

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  21. 21

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  22. 22

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton

    1662 ft · 40 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 min

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  26. 26

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  27. 27

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Holland 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
30 steps
8 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 81 North
59.9 mi · 47%
Division Highway
21.9 mi · 17%
Pottsville Pike
14.4 mi · 11%
Centre Turnpike
10.6 mi · 8%
Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.81 mi · 4%
South Railroad Avenue
3.49 mi · 3%
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
02h 18m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 36m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+35.1 mi
93 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frackville
01h 09m from New Holland
Leave By
1:54 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving New Holland 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 New Holland to Scranton?

The road trip is about 128.1 miles (206.2 km) and usually takes 02h 18m 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?

Frackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 62.8 miles from New Holland and 65.3 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 93 miles (149.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 35.1 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 1:54 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.47 one way or $36.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around New Holland and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Frackville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

59 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

78 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

78 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Holland and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 92.97 mi (149.62 km).

New Holland

#1 New Holland

Borough in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population5,547
Coordinates40.1017600, -76.0852300
Altitude150
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Grant Street (-76.085417, 40.102031)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 206 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 49m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 35m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.52 gal
17.11 L · about $18.47
Round trip
$36.94
9.04 gal · 34.22 L
Estimated CO2
40.2 kg one way
Round trip: 80.3 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $18.47 $36.94
Mid-grade $4.60 $20.79 $41.57
Premium $4.95 $22.39 $44.78
Diesel $5.98 $27.03 $54.06

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 · May 30, 2026

There is no time difference between New Holland and Scranton. The current time is 07:43:16.

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.