How far is Pleasant Hill, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Pleasant Hill, PA to Scranton, PA is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km), with a travel time of about 01h 52m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.5 miles (136 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 45m 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
105.06 mi
01h 52m
Flight
84.51 mi
136.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.51 mi
Kilometers
136.01 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
105.06 mi
Kilometers
169.07 km
Drive Time
01h 52m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 52m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Return by in Pleasant Hill
Thu, Oct 15, 6:29 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Pleasant Hill
2026-10-15T14:43
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 4:36 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 52m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:53 AM to 11:53 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:44 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Pleasant Hill
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
Delano
PA

Township in northeastern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Pleasant Hill
52.3 mi
00h 56m
To Scranton
52.7 mi
00h 56m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
53°F
Overnight

Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 mph N
Destination
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Pleasant Hill and Scranton.

  1. 1

    Start on South 18th Street

    92 m · 15 sec · South 18th Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Chestnut Street

    769 ft · 34 sec · Chestnut Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto South 16th Street

    2701 ft · 59 sec · South 16th Street

  4. 4

    Turn left onto Lehman Street

    2405 ft · 50 sec · Lehman Street

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North 22nd Street

    2802 ft · 1 min · North 22nd Street

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Ebenezer Road

    7.8 mi · 12 min · Ebenezer Road

  7. 7

    Turn left onto Fisher Avenue

    96 m · 6 sec · Fisher Avenue

  8. 8

    Take the ramp slight right

    1409 ft · 34 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left

    93.2 mi · 1 hr 50 min

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  12. 12

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  13. 13

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  14. 14

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  16. 16

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Pleasant Hill and Scranton.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Straightforward drive

The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.

Directions
16 steps
10 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
15.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Fisher Avenue
93.5 mi · 89%
Ebenezer Road
7.78 mi · 7%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
North 22nd Street
0.53 mi · 1%
South 16th Street
0.51 mi
Lehman Street
0.46 mi
Longest Stretch

Fisher Avenue

Merge slight left

93.2 mi · 01h 50m

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 52m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 46m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+20.6 mi
84.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Delano
00h 56m from Pleasant Hill
Leave By
2:44 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Cloudy leaving Pleasant Hill 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 Pleasant Hill to Scranton?

The road trip is about 105.1 miles (169.1 km) and usually takes 01h 52m 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?

Delano is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.3 miles from Pleasant Hill and 52.7 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 84.5 miles (136 km), while the road route adds roughly 20.6 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 2:44 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.56 one way or $33.12 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy around Pleasant Hill and Mostly Sunny near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Delano

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

48 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

72 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Mount Joy

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Pleasant Hill and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 84.51 mi (136.01 km).

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#1 Pleasant Hill

Situated within the Ridge and Valley geographic province of southeastern Pennsylvania, this small, unincorporated community lies within Lebanon County.

Population0
Coordinates40.3362000, -76.4416300
Altitude139
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: South 18th Street (-76.441818, 40.336183)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 169 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 37m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 06m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 30m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.71 gal
14.03 L · about $16.56
Round trip
$33.12
7.42 gal · 28.06 L
Estimated CO2
33 kg one way
Round trip: 65.9 kg / 145 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $16.56 $33.12
Mid-grade $4.93 $18.27 $36.54
Premium $5.31 $19.68 $39.36
Diesel $6.55 $24.30 $48.60

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Pleasant Hill and Scranton. The current time is 14:43:40.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.