How far is Palmdale, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Palmdale, PA to Scranton, PA is about 112.5 miles (181 km), with a travel time of about 01h 55m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 51m 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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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 55m.
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 Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Palmdale and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Palmdale and Scranton.
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Start on Roosevelt Avenue
24 m · 9 sec · Roosevelt Avenue
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Turn left onto East Chocolate Avenue
2711 ft · 1 min · East Chocolate Avenue
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Turn left onto North Lingle Avenue
1.2 mi · 2 min · North Lingle Avenue
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Continue on Gravel Road
992 ft · 19 sec · Gravel Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Laudermilch Road
1868 ft · 29 sec · Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Old Laudermilch Road
2887 ft · 45 sec · Old Laudermilch Road
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Turn straight onto Laudermilch Road
3.9 mi · 6 min · Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Bow Creek Road
2174 ft · 46 sec · Bow Creek Road
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Take the ramp slight right toward I 81 North: Allentown, Hazleton
1427 ft · 35 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
103.1 mi · 2 hr 1 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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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
1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn left onto Biden Street
972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street
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Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue
41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmdale and Scranton.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
103 mi · 02h 01m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Palmdale and Sunny near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Palmdale to Scranton?
The road trip is about 112.5 miles (181 km) and usually takes 01h 55m 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?
Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56 miles from Palmdale and 56.4 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 91.5 miles (147.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 2:38 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.72 one way or $35.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmdale and Sunny near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City
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 Mahanoy City.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Palmdale and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 91.54 mi (147.32 km).
#1 Palmdale
Situated in southeastern Pennsylvania, this unincorporated community lies within Dauphin County at an approximate elevation of 433 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.2978700, -76.6185800 |
| Altitude | 132 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 181 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 44m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 48m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 52m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 36m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 24m |
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 | $4.46 | $17.72 | $35.44 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $19.55 | $39.10 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $21.06 | $42.12 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $26.00 | $52.01 |
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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