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

The driving distance from New London, PA to Scranton, PA is about 154 miles (247.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 37m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 14m 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
154.06 mi
02h 37m
Flight
112.93 mi
181.74 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.93 mi
Kilometers
181.74 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
154.06 mi
Kilometers
247.94 km
Drive Time
02h 37m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 37m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 AM EDT
Return by in New London
Sun, Apr 19, 6:10 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New London
2026-04-19T00:55
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 3:33 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 37m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:37 AM to 12:37 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:16 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New London
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
Coopersburg
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From New London
78 mi
01h 18m
To Scranton
76.1 mi
01h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SW
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 London and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on State Road

    35 m · 6 sec · State Road

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Newark Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Newark Road

  3. 3

    Turn straight onto South Jennersville Road

    2.3 mi · 4 min · South Jennersville Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp slight right toward US 1 North

    1232 ft · 30 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto Kennett-Oxford Bypass

    9.9 mi · 14 min · Kennett-Oxford Bypass

  6. 6

    Continue on East Baltimore Pike

    1.7 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  8. 8

    Turn right onto Street Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · Street Road

  9. 9

    Turn left onto Wilmington Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Wilmington Pike

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward US 202 North, US 322 West: Paoli, Downingtown

    18.2 mi · 25 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 76 West: New Jersey, Harrisburg

    533 ft · 8 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on I 276 East: Allentown, New York City

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476 North: Northeast Extension, Allentown

    2275 ft · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    94.3 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton

    1.2 km · 2 min

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  22. 22

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 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 London 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
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
19.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.3 mi · 61%
US 202 North
18.2 mi · 12%
Kennett-Oxford Bypass
9.86 mi · 6%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 6%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.33 mi · 5%
Street Road
5.53 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.3 mi · 01h 44m

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 37m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+41.1 mi
112.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Coopersburg
01h 18m from New London
Leave By
1:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving New London 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 London to Scranton?

The road trip is about 154 miles (247.9 km) and usually takes 02h 37m 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?

Coopersburg is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78 miles from New London and 76.1 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 112.9 miles (181.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 41.1 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 1:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.23 one way or $44.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 48.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Coopersburg

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

53 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Ardmore

57 mi away
Station Road and Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

58 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Cornwells Heights

61 mi away
700 Station Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New London and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 112.93 mi (181.74 km).

New London

#1 New London

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population5,967
Coordinates39.7826100, -75.8755000
Altitude143
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: State Road (-75.875364, 39.782523)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 248 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 08m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 51m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 04m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 12m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 55m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.44 gal
20.58 L · about $22.23
Round trip
$44.46
10.88 gal · 41.16 L
Estimated CO2
48.3 kg one way
Round trip: 96.7 kg / 213 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.23 $44.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.02 $50.04
Premium $4.95 $26.95 $53.90
Diesel $5.98 $32.53 $65.06

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 · Apr 19, 2026

There is no time difference between New London and Scranton. The current time is 00:55:57.

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.