How far is Paoli, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Paoli, PA to Scranton, PA is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 00m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 00m 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
120.79 mi
02h 00m
Flight
94.97 mi
152.84 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
94.97 mi
Kilometers
152.84 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
120.79 mi
Kilometers
194.4 km
Drive Time
02h 00m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 00m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Return by in Paoli
Thu, Apr 23, 7:15 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Paoli
2026-04-23T03:15
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 5:15 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 00m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:30 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Paoli
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
Schnecksville
PA

Census designated place

From Paoli
60.2 mi
01h 00m
To Scranton
60.6 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Paoli and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on Leopard Road

    16 m · 3 sec · Leopard Road

  2. 2

    Continue on Bear Hill Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · Bear Hill Road

  3. 3

    Continue on West Swedesford Road

    1.2 km · 1 min · West Swedesford Road

  4. 4

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 North: King of Prussia

    1072 ft · 16 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    3.5 mi · 5 min

  6. 6

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

    1814 ft · 41 sec

  7. 7

    Keep slight left to continue on Mall Boulevard

    1331 ft · 21 sec

  8. 8

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

    533 ft · 8 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Schuylkill Expressway

    2317 ft · 53 sec · Schuylkill Expressway

  10. 10

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

    1255 ft · 43 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    7.3 mi · 8 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  12. 12

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

    2275 ft · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

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

  14. 14

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  15. 15

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  17. 17

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  20. 20

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  21. 21

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Paoli 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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
12
6 merges, 6 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
20.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.3 mi · 78%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 7%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
7.33 mi · 6%
US 202 North
3.67 mi · 3%
Bear Hill Road
1.33 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
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 00m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.9 mi
94.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Schnecksville
01h 00m from Paoli
Leave By
2:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Sunny leaving Paoli and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Paoli to Scranton?

The road trip is about 120.8 miles (194.4 km) and usually takes 02h 00m 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?

Schnecksville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 60.2 miles from Paoli and 60.6 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 94.9 miles (152.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.9 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 2:30 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.41 one way or $34.81 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Sunny around Paoli and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Paoli

71 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

73 mi away
425 Walkertown Road

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Paoli and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 94.97 mi (152.84 km).

Paoli

#1 Paoli

Census designated place

Population5,575
Coordinates40.0420500, -75.4763100
Altitude155
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Leopard Road (-75.476358, 40.042052)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 194 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 01m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 01m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 24m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 00m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 43m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 30m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.26 gal
16.14 L · about $17.41
Round trip
$34.81
8.52 gal · 32.28 L
Estimated CO2
37.9 kg one way
Round trip: 75.7 kg / 167 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.41 $34.81
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.59 $39.18
Premium $4.95 $21.10 $42.21
Diesel $5.98 $25.47 $50.95

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Paoli and Scranton. The current time is 03:15:09.

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.