How far is Scranton, PA from Blandon, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Blandon, PA is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 57m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 54m 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
91.68 mi
01h 57m
Flight
67.88 mi
109.24 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.88 mi
Kilometers
109.24 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
91.68 mi
Kilometers
147.54 km
Drive Time
01h 57m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 57m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Blandon
Sun, Nov 8, 6:38 PM EST
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Nov 8, 8:35 PM EST
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-11-08T16:41
Arrive Blandon
Sun, Nov 8, 6:38 PM EST
Route Timing
01h 57m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EST
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:57 AM to 11:57 AM EST

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

Leave by
2:36 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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
45.8 mi
00h 58m
To Blandon
45.9 mi
00h 58m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
61°F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 mph W
Destination
62°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, Nov 8 6:00 AM EST
Wind
10 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    1.1 km · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn right onto Schantz Road

    3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road

  21. 21

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard

    7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  22. 22

    Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard

    1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  23. 23

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road

  24. 24

    Keep slight left

    5.9 mi · 7 min

  25. 25

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    33 m · 1 sec · Allentown Pike

  26. 26

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2089 ft · 39 sec · Allentown Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Kutztown Road

    1.1 mi · 2 min · Kutztown Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Allentown Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · Allentown Pike

  29. 29

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Allentown Pike

    30 m · 4 sec · Allentown Pike

  30. 30

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2124 ft · 52 sec · Allentown Pike

  31. 31

    Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Allentown Pike

    39 m · 5 sec · Allentown Pike

  32. 32

    Exit the roundabout onto Allentown Pike

    2540 ft · 60 sec · Allentown Pike

  33. 33

    Turn left onto Main Street

    1.2 km · 2 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Turn right onto Park Road

    20 m · 1 sec · Park Road

  35. 35

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Park Road

Car Route Details

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

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
35 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
17
4 merges, 13 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
38.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 62%
Kutztown Road
10.8 mi · 12%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 9%
Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 4%
Allentown Pike
2.97 mi · 3%
William Penn Highway
1.84 mi · 2%
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 57m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 54m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+23.8 mi
67.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 58m from Scranton
Leave By
2:36 PM EST
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Blandon.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 91.7 miles (147.5 km) and usually takes 01h 57m 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 45.8 miles from Scranton and 45.9 miles from Blandon.

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

The direct path is about 67.9 miles (109.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.8 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 EST. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:36 PM EST.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.15 one way or $28.30 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Blandon.

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 Blandon. Straight-line distance: 67.88 mi (109.24 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 Blandon

Located in Maidencreek Township within Berks County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place serves primarily as a growing residential and commercial center in the southeastern part of the state.

Population0
Coordinates40.4412000, -75.8868700
Altitude116
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Blandon (-75.88687, 40.4412)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 148 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 03m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 17m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 50m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 31m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 18m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 08m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.24 gal
12.25 L · about $14.15
Round trip
$28.30
6.48 gal · 24.5 L
Estimated CO2
28.8 kg one way
Round trip: 57.6 kg / 127 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.37 $14.15 $28.30
Mid-grade $4.80 $15.55 $31.10
Premium $5.25 $17.00 $34.00
Diesel $6.56 $21.26 $42.53

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 08, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Blandon. The current time is 16:41:32.

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.