How far is Schlusser, PA from Scranton, PA?

The driving distance from Schlusser, PA to Scranton, PA is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 42m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
138.73 mi
02h 21m
Flight
112.93 mi
181.75 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
112.93 mi
Kilometers
181.75 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
138.73 mi
Kilometers
223.26 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 PM EDT
Return by in Schlusser
Thu, Apr 16, 4:01 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Schlusser
2026-04-16T11:18
Arrive Scranton
Thu, Apr 16, 1:39 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:21 AM to 12:21 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:48 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Schlusser
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
Gordon
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Schlusser
69.2 mi
01h 10m
To Scranton
69.5 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
86°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
84°F
Thursday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Thu, Apr 16 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 9 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Partridge Circle

    834 ft · 42 sec · Partridge Circle

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Partridge Circle

    57 m · 10 sec · Partridge Circle

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Spring Road

    1843 ft · 45 sec · Spring Road

  4. 4

    Turn right onto West Middlesex Drive

    1 km · 2 min · West Middlesex Drive

  5. 5

    Turn right onto Wolf Bridge Road

    1.1 km · 2 min · Wolf Bridge Road

  6. 6

    Turn left onto Clemson Drive

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Clemson Drive

  7. 7

    At the end of the road, turn right onto North Middlesex Road

    1418 ft · 36 sec · North Middlesex Road

  8. 8

    Turn left onto Harrisburg Pike

    1.2 km · 2 min · Harrisburg Pike

  9. 9

    Take the exit straight toward I 81 North: Harrisburg

    1358 ft · 34 sec

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    12.7 mi · 15 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward US 11, US 15: Enola, Marysville

    931 ft · 14 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on US 11 North, US 15 North: Marysville

    1828 ft · 28 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left

    2072 ft · 32 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

    1.2 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge

  15. 15

    Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

    114.5 mi · 2 hr 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 307

    835 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · River Street

  19. 19

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

    1591 ft · 31 sec · Cedar Avenue

  20. 20

    Continue on Adams Avenue

    566 ft · 17 sec · Adams Avenue

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Biden Street

    972 ft · 25 sec · Biden Street

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Wyoming Avenue

    41 m · 5 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  23. 23

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Wyoming Avenue

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Schlusser 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
23 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
16.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 85%
I 81 North
12.9 mi · 9%
Clemson Drive
1.31 mi · 1%
River Street
0.96 mi · 1%
George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
0.74 mi · 1%
US 11 North
0.74 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Keep slight left to continue on American Legion Memorial Highway

115 mi · 02h 15m

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 21m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 42m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+25.8 mi
113 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gordon
01h 10m from Schlusser
Leave By
1:48 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Schlusser and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 138.8 miles (223.3 km) and usually takes 02h 21m 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?

Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69.2 miles from Schlusser and 69.5 miles from Scranton.

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

The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.8 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 1:48 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $20.02 one way or $40.04 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Schlusser and Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers near Scranton.

Stop Ideas Near Gordon

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

64 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

Elizabethtown station

71 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

71 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Schlusser and Scranton. Straight-line distance: 112.93 mi (181.75 km).

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#1 Schlusser

Census designated place

Population5,265
Coordinates40.2417500, -77.1769300
Altitude129
CountryUnited States
Scranton

#2 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Start: Partridge Circle (-77.177079, 40.241392)
End: Wyoming Avenue (-75.664767, 41.409077)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 223 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 37m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 28m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 18m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 58m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 43m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.9 gal
18.53 L · about $20.02
Round trip
$40.04
9.8 gal · 37.06 L
Estimated CO2
43.5 kg one way
Round trip: 87.1 kg / 192 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $20.02 $40.04
Mid-grade $4.60 $22.54 $45.07
Premium $4.95 $24.27 $48.55
Diesel $5.98 $29.30 $58.60

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 · Apr 16, 2026

There is no time difference between Schlusser and Scranton. The current time is 11:18:46.

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.