How far is Scranton, PA from Chalfont, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Chalfont, PA is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km), with a travel time of about 02h 09m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81 miles (130.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 19m 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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This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.
Flight Distance
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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 09m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Chalfont.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Chalfont.
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Start on Wyoming Avenue
689 ft · 38 sec · Wyoming Avenue
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lackawanna Avenue
976 ft · 25 sec · Lackawanna Avenue
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Turn right onto Cedar Avenue
1191 ft · 22 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Continue on Cedar Avenue
122 m · 13 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Turn left onto River Street
1.4 km · 2 min · River Street
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Take the ramp right
1178 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown
1.1 km · 3 min
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Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown
69 m · 8 sec
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Turn left onto John Fries Highway
2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway
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Continue on West Broad Street
1.1 km · 1 min · West Broad Street
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Turn right onto South West End Boulevard
2.9 mi · 5 min · South West End Boulevard
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Keep slight right to continue on Sellersville, Perkasie
3196 ft · 50 sec
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Continue on Bethlehem Pike
1.9 mi · 3 min · Bethlehem Pike
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Turn left onto North Ridge Road
3174 ft · 1 min · North Ridge Road
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Turn right onto West Market Street
1.1 km · 2 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto South 5th Street
1072 ft · 36 sec · South 5th Street
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Turn left onto West Walnut Street
2.2 mi · 5 min · West Walnut Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
598 ft · 19 sec · East Main Street
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Turn right onto Baringer Avenue
2.2 mi · 4 min · Baringer Avenue
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Continue on Hilltown Pike
3023 ft · 1 min · Hilltown Pike
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Turn left onto North Limekiln Pike
2.2 mi · 4 min · North Limekiln Pike
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Continue on North Main Street
1.5 km · 2 min · North Main Street
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
47 m · 3 sec · Park Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Park Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Chalfont.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 01h 18m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Chalfont.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Chalfont?
The road trip is about 100.7 miles (162.1 km) and usually takes 02h 09m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.3 miles from Scranton and 50.3 miles from Chalfont.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81 miles (130.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.7 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 2:10 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.51 one way or $29.01 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Sunny near Chalfont.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Chalfont. Straight-line distance: 81.01 mi (130.38 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Chalfont
Municipality in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 4,318 |
| Coordinates | 40.2884400, -75.2090600 |
| Altitude | 87 |
| Country | United States |
End: Chalfont (-75.20906, 40.28844)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 162 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 00m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $14.51 | $29.01 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.33 | $32.65 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.59 | $35.17 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.23 | $42.46 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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