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

The driving distance from New Hope, PA to Scranton, PA is about 104.4 miles (168 km), with a travel time of about 02h 03m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 07m 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
104.38 mi
02h 03m
Flight
81.25 mi
130.76 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
81.25 mi
Kilometers
130.76 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
104.38 mi
Kilometers
167.98 km
Drive Time
02h 03m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 03m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM EDT
Return by in New Hope
Sun, Apr 19, 10:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Hope
2026-04-19T06:08
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 8:12 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 03m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:04 AM to 12:04 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:22 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Hope
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
Portland
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From New Hope
50.4 mi
01h 01m
To Scranton
54 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on East Bridge Street

    60 m · 3 sec · East Bridge Street

  2. 2

    Continue on New Hope-Lambertville Bridge

    1055 ft · 60 sec · New Hope-Lambertville Bridge

  3. 3

    Continue on Bridge Street

    1462 ft · 35 sec · Bridge Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left

    5 mi · 6 min

  5. 5

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North: Flemington

    2700 ft · 1 min

  6. 6

    Merge slight left

    6 mi · 9 min

  7. 7

    Keep slight left

    130 m · 6 sec

  8. 8

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward NJ 31

    566 ft · 7 sec · NJ 31

  9. 9

    Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

    26.9 mi · 40 min · NJ 31

  10. 10

    At the end of the road, turn left

    9.8 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit straight toward I 80 West: Delaware Water Gap, Stroudsburg Pennsylvania

    73 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Continue on ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)

    1999 ft · 50 sec · ramp to I-80 Westbound (to Delaware Water Gap)

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Christopher Columbus Highway

    4.6 mi · 7 min · Christopher Columbus Highway

  14. 14

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Keep slight left to continue on Keystone Shortway

    11.9 mi · 16 min · Keystone Shortway

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  17. 17

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  20. 20

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  21. 21

    Continue on Moosic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street

  22. 22

    Turn slight right

    1398 ft · 51 sec

  23. 23

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
25 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
2 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
23.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
NJ 31
27 mi · 26%
I 380 North
19.2 mi · 18%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 17%
US 202 North
6.54 mi · 6%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 6%
Christopher Columbus Highway
4.63 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

NJ 31

Exit the rotary onto NJ 31

26.9 mi · 00h 40m

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 03m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 08m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.1 mi
81.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Portland
01h 01m from New Hope
Leave By
2:22 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving New Hope and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from New Hope to Scranton?

The road trip is about 104.4 miles (168 km) and usually takes 02h 03m 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?

Portland is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.4 miles from New Hope and 54 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 2:22 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.04 one way or $30.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around New Hope and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Portland

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

72 mi away
French and Albany Streets
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

75 mi away
47 South Washington Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Hope and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 81.25 mi (130.76 km).

New Hope

#1 New Hope

Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population2,531
Coordinates40.3642700, -74.9512800
Altitude21
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: East Bridge Street (-74.951312, 40.3644)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 168 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 28m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 36m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 05m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 44m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 29m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.68 gal
13.94 L · about $15.04
Round trip
$30.07
7.36 gal · 27.88 L
Estimated CO2
32.7 kg one way
Round trip: 65.4 kg / 144 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.04 $30.07
Mid-grade $4.60 $16.92 $33.85
Premium $4.95 $18.23 $36.46
Diesel $5.98 $22.01 $44.01

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New Hope and Scranton. The current time is 06:08:13.

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.