How far is Pottsville, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Pottsville, PA to Scranton, PA is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km), with a travel time of about 01h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 28m 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 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Pottsville and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Pottsville and Scranton.
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Start on North Centre Street
68 m · 8 sec · North Centre Street
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Turn left onto East Norwegian Street
529 ft · 21 sec · East Norwegian Street
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Turn left onto North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1 mi · 1 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
4.8 mi · 6 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Take the exit slight right toward I 81 North: Hazleton
1662 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 1 hr 11 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
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 Pottsville 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.
I 81 North
Merge slight left
59.6 mi · 01h 11m
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.
Rain Showers leaving Pottsville and Rain Showers near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Pottsville to Scranton?
The road trip is about 68.8 miles (110.7 km) and usually takes 01h 14m 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?
Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.3 miles from Pottsville and 34.5 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 57.1 miles (91.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 11.7 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 4:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $9.93 one way or $19.86 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 21.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
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Stop Ideas Near Dorrance
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 Dorrance.
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Elizabethtown station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Pottsville and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 57.13 mi (91.94 km).
#1 Pottsville
City in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 13,409 |
| Coordinates | 40.6856500, -76.1955000 |
| Altitude | 191 |
| 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: 111 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 02h 17m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 22m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 08m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 51m |
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 | $4.09 | $9.93 | $19.86 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $11.18 | $22.35 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $12.04 | $24.08 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $14.53 | $29.06 |
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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