How far is Palmer Heights, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Palmer Heights, PA to Scranton, PA is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km), with a travel time of about 01h 07m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 15m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
66.4 mi
01h 07m
Flight
54.1 mi
87.07 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
54.1 mi
Kilometers
87.07 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
66.4 mi
Kilometers
106.86 km
Drive Time
01h 07m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 07m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 AM EDT
Return by in Palmer Heights
Sat, Apr 18, 6:58 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Palmer Heights
2026-04-18T04:42
Arrive Scranton
Sat, Apr 18, 5:50 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 07m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:08 AM to 11:08 AM EDT

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

Leave by
4:14 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Palmer Heights
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
Mount Pocono
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Palmer Heights
31.5 mi
00h 33m
To Scranton
34.9 mi
00h 33m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E
Destination
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Palmer Heights and Scranton.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Palmer Heights and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on North Greenwood Avenue

    5 m · 1 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  2. 2

    Keep slight right to continue on North Greenwood Avenue

    602 ft · 17 sec · North Greenwood Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Jewel Street

    1317 ft · 58 sec · Jewel Street

  4. 4

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Nazareth Road

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Nazareth Road

  5. 5

    Take the exit right

    2106 ft · 51 sec

  6. 6

    Merge slight left onto PA-33

    18.4 mi · 23 min · PA-33

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 33 North: Bartonsville, Hazleton

    3.1 mi · 4 min

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 80 West: Hazleton

    2157 ft · 52 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    8.6 mi · 11 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 380 North: Scranton

    1.1 km · 46 sec

  11. 11

    Continue straight

    18.5 mi · 20 min

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward 307: Daleville, Moscow

    1648 ft · 40 sec

  13. 13

    Turn left onto Scranton-Pocono Highway

    1.3 km · 1 min · Scranton-Pocono Highway

  14. 14

    Continue on State Route 307

    6.4 mi · 9 min · State Route 307

  15. 15

    Continue on Moosic Street

    2.2 mi · 4 min · Moosic Street

  16. 16

    Turn slight right

    1398 ft · 51 sec

  17. 17

    Continue on Biden Street

    1364 ft · 35 sec · Biden Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  19. 19

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Palmer Heights and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
19 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 380 North
19.2 mi · 29%
PA-33
18.4 mi · 28%
Keystone Shortway
8.62 mi · 13%
State Route 307
6.36 mi · 10%
PA 33 North
3.11 mi · 5%
Nazareth Road
2.64 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 380 North

Continue straight

18.5 mi · 00h 20m

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
01h 07m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 16m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+12.3 mi
54.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mount Pocono
00h 33m from Palmer Heights
Leave By
4:14 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Palmer Heights and Partly Sunny then Slight 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 Palmer Heights to Scranton?

The road trip is about 66.4 miles (106.9 km) and usually takes 01h 07m 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?

Mount Pocono is a useful midpoint, sitting about 31.5 miles from Palmer Heights and 34.9 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 54.1 miles (87.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 12.3 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 4:14 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.56 one way or $19.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 20.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Palmer Heights and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Mount Pocono

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

41 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

46 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

New Brunswick station

104 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Palmer Heights and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 54.1 mi (87.07 km).

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#1 Palmer Heights

Census-designated place in Pennsylvania, United States of America

Population3,762
Coordinates40.6873200, -75.2624000
Altitude111
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: North Greenwood Avenue (-75.262323, 40.687347)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 107 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 12m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 39m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 06m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 56m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 49m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.34 gal
8.87 L · about $9.56
Round trip
$19.12
4.68 gal · 17.74 L
Estimated CO2
20.8 kg one way
Round trip: 41.6 kg / 92 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $9.56 $19.12
Mid-grade $4.60 $10.76 $21.52
Premium $4.95 $11.59 $23.18
Diesel $5.98 $13.99 $27.99

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 18, 2026

There is no time difference between Palmer Heights and Scranton. The current time is 04:42:33.

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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.