How far is Scranton, PA from Colonial Park, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Colonial Park, PA is about 115.6 miles (186 km), with a travel time of about 02h 19m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 39m 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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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
115.56 mi
02h 19m
Flight
97.19 mi
156.41 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.19 mi
Kilometers
156.41 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
115.56 mi
Kilometers
185.98 km
Drive Time
02h 19m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 19m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Colonial Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 12:14 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T07:34
Arrive Colonial Park
Sun, Apr 19, 9:54 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 19m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:20 AM to 12:20 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:50 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
57.7 mi
01h 09m
To Colonial Park
57.8 mi
01h 09m

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
56°F
Sunday

Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
12 to 15 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Colonial Park.

  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

    111.1 mi · 2 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward Paxtonia, Linglestown

    1839 ft · 45 sec

  9. 9

    Turn left onto North Mountain Road

    1951 ft · 39 sec · North Mountain Road

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Allentown Boulevard

    3077 ft · 1 min · Allentown Boulevard

  11. 11

    Continue on Jonestown Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Jonestown Road

  12. 12

    Turn left onto South Houcks Road

    648 ft · 28 sec · South Houcks Road

  13. 13

    Turn left

    147 m · 35 sec

  14. 14

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
14 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
111 mi · 96%
Jonestown Road
1.2 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
Allentown Boulevard
0.58 mi · 1%
North Mountain Road
0.37 mi
Paxtonia
0.35 mi
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

111 mi · 02h 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 19m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+18.4 mi
97.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Mahanoy City
01h 09m from Scranton
Leave By
1:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colonial Park.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Colonial Park?

The road trip is about 115.6 miles (186 km) and usually takes 02h 19m 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 57.7 miles from Scranton and 57.8 miles from Colonial Park.

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

The direct path is about 97.2 miles (156.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 18.4 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 1:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $16.67 one way or $33.34 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers then Mostly Cloudy near Colonial Park.

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 Colonial Park. Straight-line distance: 97.19 mi (156.41 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Colonial Park

#2 Colonial Park

Census designated place

Population13,229
Coordinates40.3006400, -76.8096900
Altitude152
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Colonial Park (-76.80969, 40.30064)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 186 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 51m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 53m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 55m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 39m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 26m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.08 gal
15.44 L · about $16.67
Round trip
$33.34
8.16 gal · 30.88 L
Estimated CO2
36.3 kg one way
Round trip: 72.5 kg / 160 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $16.67 $33.34
Mid-grade $4.60 $18.76 $37.53
Premium $4.95 $20.21 $40.42
Diesel $5.98 $24.40 $48.80

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 Colonial Park. The current time is 07:34:38.

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.