How far is Scranton, PA from Fivepointville, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Fivepointville, PA is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 30m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 00m 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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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 30m.
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 Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Chance Light Rain
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Fivepointville.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Fivepointville.
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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
59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville
2062 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Skyline Drive
153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive
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Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive
4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive
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Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard
1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway
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Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
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Continue on Pottsville Boulevard
1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard
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Continue on Route 61 South
3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South
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Continue on Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue
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Continue on Centre Street
4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street
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Continue on South 4th Street
1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Shoemaker Avenue
3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on North Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue
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Continue on Pottsville Pike
4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike
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Continue on Centre Avenue
1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Avenue
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Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon
829 ft · 21 sec
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Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass
10.3 mi · 14 min · Warren Street Bypass
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 272 South, PA 568 East: Adamstown, Knauers
1431 ft · 35 sec
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Turn right onto North Reading Road
1.1 mi · 2 min · North Reading Road
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Turn left onto Willow Street
1.2 mi · 3 min · Willow Street
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Turn left onto Dry Tavern Road
3.2 mi · 6 min · Dry Tavern Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Dry Tavern Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Fivepointville.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 01h 10m
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.
Chance Light Rain leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Fivepointville.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Fivepointville?
The road trip is about 117.3 miles (188.7 km) and usually takes 02h 30m 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 58.5 miles from Scranton and 58.7 miles from Fivepointville.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 87.1 miles (140.2 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 1:30 PM EST.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $18.22 one way or $36.45 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 36.8 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Light Rain around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Fivepointville.
Stop Ideas Near Mahanoy City
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 Mahanoy City.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Fivepointville. Straight-line distance: 87.1 mi (140.18 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Fivepointville
Situated within the northern section of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, at an elevation of approximately 459 feet, this small unincorporated community lies mostly in East Cocalico Township.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.1828700, -76.0510600 |
| Altitude | 140 |
| Country | United States |
End: Fivepointville (-76.05106, 40.18287)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 189 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 54m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 55m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 20m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 57m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 40m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 27m |
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 | $4.40 | $18.22 | $36.45 |
| Mid-grade | $4.82 | $19.97 | $39.93 |
| Premium | $5.27 | $21.83 | $43.67 |
| Diesel | $6.58 | $27.25 | $54.50 |
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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