How far is Scranton, PA from Alburtis, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Alburtis, PA is about 77.7 miles (125 km), with a travel time of about 01h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 62.1 miles (100 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 13m 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
77.7 mi
01h 36m
Flight
62.14 mi
100.01 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
62.14 mi
Kilometers
100.01 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
77.7 mi
Kilometers
125.04 km
Drive Time
01h 36m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Alburtis
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Tue, May 12, 10:30 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-05-12T19:17
Arrive Alburtis
Tue, May 12, 8:54 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:37 AM to 11:37 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:16 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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
38.8 mi
00h 48m
To Alburtis
38.8 mi
00h 48m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
65°F
Tuesday

Areas Of Frost then Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 3 mph NW
Destination
66°F
Tuesday

Sunny

Starts
Tue, May 12 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston

    1109 ft · 27 sec

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    944 ft · 23 sec

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP

    104 m · 8 sec

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown

    1968 ft · 58 sec

  12. 12

    Continue straight

    152 m · 17 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown

    1654 ft · 40 sec

  14. 14

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1.3 km · 2 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown

    1303 ft · 47 sec

  19. 19

    Turn straight

    1.7 mi · 3 min

  20. 20

    Continue on Old State Route 100

    545 ft · 11 sec · Old State Route 100

  21. 21

    Continue on Trexlertown Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · Trexlertown Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Spring Creek Road

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Spring Creek Road

  23. 23

    Continue on North Main Street

    1645 ft · 43 sec · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Turn left onto East 2nd Street

    38 m · 6 sec · East 2nd Street

  25. 25

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East 2nd Street

Car Route Details

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

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
25 steps
6 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
9
4 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 73%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 11%
William Penn Highway
1.84 mi · 2%
Trexlertown Road
1.72 mi · 2%
Spring Creek Road
1.51 mi · 2%
Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.12 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

57 mi · 01h 04m

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
01h 36m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.6 mi
62.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 48m from Scranton
Leave By
3:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Areas Of Frost then Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Alburtis.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 77.7 miles (125 km) and usually takes 01h 36m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 38.8 miles from Scranton and 38.8 miles from Alburtis.

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

The direct path is about 62.1 miles (100 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.6 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 3:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.20 one way or $22.39 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 24.4 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Areas Of Frost then Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Alburtis.

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Alburtis. Straight-line distance: 62.14 mi (100.01 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Alburtis

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population2,643
Coordinates40.5109300, -75.6029700
Altitude138
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Alburtis (-75.60297, 40.51093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 125 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 35m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 33m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 17m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 58m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.74 gal
10.38 L · about $11.20
Round trip
$22.39
5.48 gal · 20.76 L
Estimated CO2
24.4 kg one way
Round trip: 48.7 kg / 107 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $11.20 $22.39
Mid-grade $4.60 $12.60 $25.20
Premium $4.95 $13.57 $27.15
Diesel $5.98 $16.39 $32.77

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 · May 12, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Alburtis. The current time is 19:17:28.

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.