How far is Scranton, PA from Ardmore, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Ardmore, PA is about 116.4 miles (187.3 km), with a travel time of about 02h 21m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 98.9 miles (159.2 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 EST.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
116.36 mi
02h 21m
Flight
98.91 mi
159.18 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
98.91 mi
Kilometers
159.18 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
116.36 mi
Kilometers
187.27 km
Drive Time
02h 21m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 21m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Ardmore
Sat, Nov 7, 9:48 AM EST
Return by in Scranton
Sat, Nov 7, 12:10 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-11-07T07:27
Arrive Ardmore
Sat, Nov 7, 9:48 AM EST
Route Timing
02h 21m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:22 AM to 12:22 PM EST

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

Leave by
1:46 PM EST
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:30 PM EST
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
Slatington
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
58.2 mi
01h 10m
To Ardmore
58.2 mi
01h 10m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
57°F
Saturday

Chance Light Rain

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
3 to 9 mph W
Destination
58°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Nov 7 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    94.4 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1558 ft · 24 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

    1179 ft · 18 sec · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  17. 17

    Continue on Mid-County Expressway

    3.4 mi · 5 min · Mid-County Expressway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76 East, I 76 West: Philadelphia, Valley Forge

    1758 ft · 43 sec

  19. 19

    Keep slight right to continue on I 76 West: Valley Forge

    159 m · 13 sec

  20. 20

    Keep slight right to continue on Conshohocken

    628 ft · 21 sec

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Matsonford Road

    1.4 km · 2 min · Matsonford Road

  22. 22

    Turn left onto West Montgomery Avenue

    4.9 mi · 12 min · West Montgomery Avenue

  23. 23

    Turn right onto Llanfair Road

    1026 ft · 49 sec · Llanfair Road

  24. 24

    Turn right onto Church Road

    100 m · 12 sec · Church Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto Sibley Avenue

    126 m · 18 sec · Sibley Avenue

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Sibley Avenue

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
22.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
95 mi · 82%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 7%
West Montgomery Avenue
4.9 mi · 4%
Mid-County Expressway
3.39 mi · 3%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Matsonford Road
0.89 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.4 mi · 01h 44m

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
+17.5 mi
98.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Slatington
01h 10m from Scranton
Leave By
1:46 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Light Rain leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 116.4 miles (187.3 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?

Slatington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.2 miles from Scranton and 58.2 miles from Ardmore.

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

The direct path is about 98.9 miles (159.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.5 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.09 one way or $36.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Ardmore.

Stop Ideas Near Slatington

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

60 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

74 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

79 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Ardmore. Straight-line distance: 98.91 mi (159.18 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Ardmore

Located in southeastern Pennsylvania just west of the Philadelphia city limits, this census-designated place is a prominent residential and commercial hub primarily within Montgomery County.

Population0
Coordinates40.0067800, -75.2854600
Altitude107
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Ardmore (-75.28546, 40.00678)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 187 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 52m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 54m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 19m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 56m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 27m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.11 gal
15.54 L · about $18.09
Round trip
$36.18
8.22 gal · 31.08 L
Estimated CO2
36.5 kg one way
Round trip: 73.1 kg / 161 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.40 $18.09 $36.18
Mid-grade $4.82 $19.82 $39.65
Premium $5.27 $21.68 $43.35
Diesel $6.58 $27.05 $54.10

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 · Nov 06, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Ardmore. The current time is 07:27:04.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.