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

The driving distance from New Oxford, PA to Scranton, PA is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 42m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 25m 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
157.92 mi
02h 42m
Flight
129.3 mi
208.09 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
129.3 mi
Kilometers
208.09 km
Flight Time
00h 15m

Driving Distance

Road route
157.92 mi
Kilometers
254.14 km
Drive Time
02h 42m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 42m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM EDT
Return by in New Oxford
Fri, Apr 17, 2:58 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave New Oxford
2026-04-17T09:33
Arrive Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 12:15 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 42m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:43 AM to 12:43 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:04 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in New Oxford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
East Franklin
PA

Township in Armstrong County, Pennsylvania

From New Oxford
78.2 mi
01h 21m
To Scranton
79.7 mi
01h 21m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
79°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W
Destination
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Center Square

    127 m · 19 sec · Center Square

  2. 2

    Exit the rotary onto Carlisle Street

    586 ft · 16 sec · Carlisle Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Berlin Road

    1.7 mi · 4 min · Berlin Road

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Carlisle Pike

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Carlisle Pike

  5. 5

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Carlisle Pike

    56 m · 4 sec · Carlisle Pike

  6. 6

    Exit the roundabout onto Carlisle Pike

    5.5 mi · 8 min · Carlisle Pike

  7. 7

    Take the exit slight right

    1162 ft · 32 sec

  8. 8

    Merge slight left

    13.5 mi · 19 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    5.1 mi · 7 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 581 East: Harrisburg, York

    2218 ft · 58 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    1383 ft · 22 sec · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  13. 13

    Merge slight left

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  14. 14

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 North, US 322 West: Hazleton, State College

    4 mi · 6 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton, Allentown

    3087 ft · 48 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 14 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between New Oxford 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
23 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
4 merges, 8 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
14.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 72%
Carlisle Pike
27.7 mi · 18%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
6.41 mi · 4%
I 83 North
4.01 mi · 3%
Berlin Road
1.71 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 14m

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 42m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 26m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+28.6 mi
129.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
East Franklin
01h 21m from New Oxford
Leave By
1:04 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving New Oxford and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 157.9 miles (254.1 km) and usually takes 02h 42m 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?

East Franklin is a useful midpoint, sitting about 78.2 miles from New Oxford and 79.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 129.3 miles (208.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 28.6 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 1:04 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $22.76 one way or $45.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 49.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around New Oxford and Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near East Franklin

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

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

RAIL

Middletown

54 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

55 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

55 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets
RAIL

Mount Joy

57 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between New Oxford and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 129.3 mi (208.09 km).

New Oxford

#1 New Oxford

City in Adams County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population1,808
Coordinates39.8637100, -77.0558100
Altitude170
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: US 30 (-77.055795, 39.863543)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 254 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 15m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 09m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 37m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.57 gal
21.09 L · about $22.76
Round trip
$45.52
11.14 gal · 42.18 L
Estimated CO2
49.5 kg one way
Round trip: 99 kg / 218 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $22.76 $45.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $25.62 $51.23
Premium $4.95 $27.59 $55.19
Diesel $5.98 $33.31 $66.62

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between New Oxford and Scranton. The current time is 09:33:05.

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.