How far is Scranton, PA from Adamstown, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Adamstown, PA is about 112.8 miles (181.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 83.3 miles (134 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 43m 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
112.8 mi
02h 21m
Flight
83.25 mi
133.98 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
83.25 mi
Kilometers
133.98 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
112.8 mi
Kilometers
181.54 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Adamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 6:51 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T14:08
Arrive Adamstown
Sun, Apr 19, 4:29 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
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
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
Mahanoy City
PA

Borough in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States

From Scranton
56.4 mi
01h 10m
To Adamstown
56.4 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
65°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
8 to 16 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  1. 1

    Start on Wyoming Avenue

    689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue

    976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Cedar Avenue

    1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Continue on Cedar Avenue

    122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn left onto River Street

    1.4 km · 2 min · River Street

  6. 6

    Take the ramp right

    1178 ft · 29 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    829 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    10.3 mi · 14 min · Warren Street Bypass

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 272 South, PA 568 East: Adamstown, Knauers

    1431 ft · 35 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto North Reading Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Reading Road

  29. 29

    Turn left onto Willow Street

    28 m · 3 sec · Willow Street

  30. 30

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Willow Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
30 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 53%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
Warren Street Bypass
10.3 mi · 9%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 9%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 4%
Centre Street
4.15 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

59.7 mi · 01h 10m

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 44m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+29.5 mi
83.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahanoy City
01h 10m from Scranton
Leave By
1:46 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Adamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 112.8 miles (181.5 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?

Mahanoy City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 56.4 miles from Scranton and 56.4 miles from Adamstown.

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

The direct path is about 83.3 miles (134 km), while the road route adds roughly 29.5 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 1:46 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.26 one way or $32.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 35.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

47 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

77 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

84 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Adamstown. Straight-line distance: 83.25 mi (133.98 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Adamstown

#2 Adamstown

Capital and only settlement on the Pitcairn Islands

Population1,886
Coordinates40.2412000, -76.0563300
Altitude144
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Adamstown (-76.05633, 40.2412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 182 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 45m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 49m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 15m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 52m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 36m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 24m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.98 gal
15.07 L · about $16.26
Round trip
$32.52
7.96 gal · 30.14 L
Estimated CO2
35.4 kg one way
Round trip: 70.7 kg / 156 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.26 $32.52
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.30 $36.61
Premium $4.95 $19.72 $39.43
Diesel $5.98 $23.80 $47.60

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Adamstown. The current time is 14:08:00.

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.