How far is Northumberland, PA from City of Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Northumberland, PA to City of Scranton, PA is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 28m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 57m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST.
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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 28m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in southwestern Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Light Rain
Light Rain
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Northumberland and City of Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Northumberland and City of Scranton.
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Start on 3rd Street
152 m · 24 sec · 3rd Street
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Turn right onto Orange Street
1627 ft · 1 min · Orange Street
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Turn left onto Water Street
1.3 km · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Point Township Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive
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Continue on Northumberland Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street
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Turn left onto Continental Boulevard
2.6 mi · 3 min · Continental Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right
1405 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight left toward I 81 North: Wilkes-Barre
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left
32.4 mi · 40 min
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 307
835 ft · 22 sec
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Turn left onto River Street
1.5 km · 2 min · River Street
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Cedar Avenue
953 ft · 19 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Cedar Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Northumberland and City of Scranton.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 00h 39m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Light Rain leaving Northumberland and Light Rain near City of Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Northumberland to City of Scranton?
The road trip is about 84.8 miles (136.4 km) and usually takes 01h 28m 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?
Conyngham is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.1 miles from Northumberland and 42.7 miles from City of Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 68.7 miles (110.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 16.1 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 3:32 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.97 one way or $25.94 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Light Rain around Northumberland and Light Rain near City of Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Conyngham
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Conyngham.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Northumberland and City of Scranton. Straight-line distance: 68.75 mi (110.64 km).
#1 Northumberland
Borough in western Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States
| Population | 3,570 |
| Coordinates | 40.8917500, -76.7974700 |
| Altitude | 154 |
| Country | United States |
#2 City of Scranton
A city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts.
| Population | 76,089 |
| Coordinates | 41.4043700, -75.6649100 |
| Altitude | 224 |
| Country | United States |
End: Cedar Avenue (-75.663942, 41.404264)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 136 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 49m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 07m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 12m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 03m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.34 | $12.97 | $25.94 |
| Mid-grade | $4.77 | $14.26 | $28.51 |
| Premium | $5.21 | $15.58 | $31.16 |
| Diesel | $6.54 | $19.57 | $39.13 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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