How far is Royersford, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Royersford, PA to Scranton, PA is about 110 miles (177.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 01m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 02m 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
110.06 mi
02h 01m
Flight
84.89 mi
136.62 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
84.89 mi
Kilometers
136.62 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
110.06 mi
Kilometers
177.12 km
Drive Time
02h 01m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 01m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM EDT
Return by in Royersford
Sun, Apr 19, 12:25 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Royersford
2026-04-19T08:22
Arrive Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 10:24 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 01m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:01 AM to 12:01 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:28 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Royersford
9:30 PM EDT
Morning start is best

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Bowmanstown
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Royersford
52.2 mi
01h 00m
To Scranton
57.8 mi
01h 00m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
54°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on South 4th Avenue

    145 m · 25 sec · South 4th Avenue

  2. 2

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2882 ft · 2 min · Main Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto North Lewis Road

    1030 ft · 21 sec · North Lewis Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Royersford Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Royersford Road

  5. 5

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West Linfield-Trappe Road

    30 m · 6 sec · West Linfield-Trappe Road

  6. 6

    Turn right onto Royersford Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Royersford Road

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto West Ridge Pike

    2944 ft · 1 min · West Ridge Pike

  8. 8

    Turn left onto North Township Line Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · North Township Line Road

  9. 9

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

    1385 ft · 42 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Perkiomen Avenue

    1245 ft · 41 sec · Perkiomen Avenue

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Main Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Main Street

  12. 12

    Continue on Gravel Pike

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Gravel Pike

  13. 13

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Gravel Pike

    17 m · 2 sec · Gravel Pike

  14. 14

    Exit the roundabout onto Gravel Pike

    3.3 mi · 6 min · Gravel Pike

  15. 15

    Turn right onto Upper Ridge Road

    2748 ft · 58 sec · Upper Ridge Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Upper Ridge Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Upper Ridge Road

  17. 17

    Turn left onto Old Woods Road

    688 ft · 25 sec · Old Woods Road

  18. 18

    Turn left

    35 m · 11 sec

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    74.1 mi · 1 hr 22 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  20. 20

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

    1.2 km · 2 min

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on PA 315 North: Scranton

    844 ft · 21 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    159 m · 9 sec · Chestnut Street

  23. 23

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Scranton

    1395 ft · 34 sec

  24. 24

    Merge slight left

    8.2 mi · 9 min

  25. 25

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  26. 26

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  27. 27

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Royersford 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
31 steps
20 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
28.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
74.1 mi · 67%
I 81 North
8.51 mi · 8%
Upper Ridge Road
6.52 mi · 6%
Gravel Pike
4.77 mi · 4%
North Township Line Road
2.86 mi · 3%
Royersford Road
2.28 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Turn right onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

74.1 mi · 01h 22m

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 01m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 02m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.1 mi
84.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Bowmanstown
01h 00m from Royersford
Leave By
2:28 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers leaving Royersford 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 Royersford to Scranton?

The road trip is about 110 miles (177.1 km) and usually takes 02h 01m 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?

Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.2 miles from Royersford and 57.8 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 84.9 miles (136.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 2:28 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.85 one way or $31.71 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 34.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around Royersford and Rain Showers Likely near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

53 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

68 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

86 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Royersford and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 84.89 mi (136.62 km).

Royersford

#1 Royersford

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population4,746
Coordinates40.1842700, -75.5379600
Altitude63
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: South 4th Avenue (-75.537845, 40.184365)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 177 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 40m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 45m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 12m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 50m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 34m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 22m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.88 gal
14.7 L · about $15.85
Round trip
$31.71
7.76 gal · 29.4 L
Estimated CO2
34.5 kg one way
Round trip: 69 kg / 152 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $15.85 $31.71
Mid-grade $4.60 $17.84 $35.69
Premium $4.95 $19.22 $38.44
Diesel $5.98 $23.20 $46.40

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Royersford and Scranton. The current time is 08:22:56.

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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.