How far is Scranton, PA from Elizabethtown, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Elizabethtown, PA is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 38m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 16m 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.
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 38m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
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.
Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Elizabethtown.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Elizabethtown.
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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
98.2 mi · 1 hr 55 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 934: Annville, Fort Indiantown Gap
1565 ft · 32 sec
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Turn left onto Fisher Avenue
3227 ft · 1 min · Fisher Avenue
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Turn right
882 ft · 36 sec
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Allentown Boulevard
4.3 mi · 6 min · Allentown Boulevard
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Turn left onto Laudermilch Road
3.6 mi · 6 min · Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Old Laudermilch Road
2887 ft · 45 sec · Old Laudermilch Road
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Continue on Laudermilch Road
1.3 mi · 2 min · Laudermilch Road
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Turn right onto Hersheypark Drive
1.4 km · 2 min · Hersheypark Drive
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Turn left onto Park Avenue
1.1 km · 2 min · Park Avenue
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Continue on Cocoa Avenue
1.3 mi · 4 min · Cocoa Avenue
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Turn left onto Fishburn Road
2 mi · 4 min · Fishburn Road
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Continue on Hershey Road
5.8 mi · 10 min · Hershey Road
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Continue on North Hanover Street
2837 ft · 50 sec · North Hanover Street
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Turn right onto Linden Avenue
566 ft · 19 sec · Linden Avenue
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Turn left onto North Market Street
2465 ft · 51 sec · North Market Street
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Turn left onto East High Street
1004 ft · 26 sec · East High Street
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Turn left
11 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Elizabethtown.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
98.2 mi · 01h 55m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Elizabethtown?
The road trip is about 122.8 miles (197.7 km) and usually takes 02h 38m 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?
Frackville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 61.4 miles from Scranton and 61.5 miles from Elizabethtown.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 99.7 miles (160.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 23.1 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 1:14 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.73 one way or $35.47 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 38.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Elizabethtown.
Stop Ideas Near Frackville
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 Frackville.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Elizabethtown. Straight-line distance: 99.71 mi (160.46 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Elizabethtown
Borough in northwestern Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,494 |
| Coordinates | 40.1528700, -76.6027500 |
| Altitude | 136 |
| Country | United States |
End: Elizabethtown (-76.60275, 40.15287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 198 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 04m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 27m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 02m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 31m |
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 | $17.73 | $35.47 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $19.96 | $39.92 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $21.50 | $43.00 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $25.95 | $51.91 |
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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