How far is Richmond, PA from Scranton, PA?
The driving distance from Richmond, PA to Scranton, PA is about 129.2 miles (208 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 38m 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 02h 19m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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Halfway Point
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Richmond and Scranton.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond and Scranton.
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Start on Tulip Street
1550 ft · 1 min · Tulip Street
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Turn left onto Castor Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · Castor Avenue
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Castor Avenue
13 m · 1 sec · Castor Avenue
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Exit the roundabout onto Castor Avenue
1492 ft · 28 sec · Castor Avenue
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Continue on Adams Avenue
1753 ft · 32 sec · Adams Avenue
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Turn slight right onto US 1, US 13
96 m · 14 sec
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Merge left onto Roosevelt Boulevard
2258 ft · 58 sec · Roosevelt Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Adams Avenue
1.1 mi · 3 min · Adams Avenue
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Continue on East Godfrey Avenue
1.6 mi · 3 min · East Godfrey Avenue
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Continue on Stenton Avenue
2537 ft · 50 sec · Stenton Avenue
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Turn right onto Ogontz Avenue
2 mi · 4 min · Ogontz Avenue
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Continue on Limekiln Pike
2003 ft · 50 sec · Limekiln Pike
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Continue on Fort Washington Expressway
4.1 mi · 6 min · Fort Washington Expressway
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Take the exit slight right toward PATP, I 276: PA Turnpike, Fort Washington
1562 ft · 38 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PATP, I 276: Pennsylvania Turnpike
3023 ft · 1 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 276 West: Harrisburg
1495 ft · 37 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike
4.1 mi · 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476: Chester, Allentown
783 ft · 19 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 North: Allentown
1642 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315, I 81: Pittston, Scranton
1.2 km · 2 min
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton
844 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street
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Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton
1395 ft · 34 sec
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Merge slight left
8.2 mi · 9 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 Richmond 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.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 01h 44m
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 Richmond and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Richmond to Scranton?
The road trip is about 129.2 miles (208 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 61.9 miles from Richmond and 67.4 miles from Scranton.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 102.2 miles (164.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 27 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 1:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.63 one way or $37.26 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Richmond and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.
Stop Ideas Near Schnecksville
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 Schnecksville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Richmond and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 102.19 mi (164.46 km).
#1 Richmond
District in Pennsylvania, United States of America
| Population | 2,269 |
| Coordinates | 39.9934500, -75.1001700 |
| Altitude | 6 |
| 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: 208 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 13m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 09m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 50m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 36m |
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 | $18.63 | $37.26 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $20.97 | $41.94 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $22.59 | $45.18 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $27.27 | $54.54 |
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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