How far is Scranton, PA from Halfway House, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Halfway House, PA is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 06m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 13m 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
95.32 mi
02h 06m
Flight
77.88 mi
125.34 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
77.88 mi
Kilometers
125.34 km
Flight Time
00h 09m

Driving Distance

Road route
95.32 mi
Kilometers
153.4 km
Drive Time
02h 06m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 06m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Halfway House
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 1:55 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T09:42
Arrive Halfway House
Sun, Apr 19, 11:49 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 06m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:07 AM to 12:07 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:16 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

This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Parryville
PA

Borough of Pennsylvania

From Scranton
47.7 mi
01h 03m
To Halfway House
47.7 mi
01h 03m

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
53°F
Sunday

Rain Showers

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

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Halfway House.

  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

    2233 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown

    975 ft · 29 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway

    1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown

    2245 ft · 55 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    1.8 mi · 2 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Hamilton Boulevard

    1048 ft · 35 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right

    142 m · 11 sec

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    1283 ft · 33 sec

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Kressler Road

    76 m · 4 sec · Kressler Road

  24. 24

    Turn slight right

    64 m · 8 sec

  25. 25

    Turn straight onto Hamilton Boulevard

    2189 ft · 45 sec · Hamilton Boulevard

  26. 26

    Turn left onto Brookside Road

    4 mi · 7 min · Brookside Road

  27. 27

    Continue on East Macungie Road

    2080 ft · 59 sec · East Macungie Road

  28. 28

    Turn slight left onto Kings Highway North

    1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Highway North

  29. 29

    Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street

    8.4 mi · 14 min · Chestnut Street

  30. 30

    Continue on Route 100

    8.3 mi · 13 min · Route 100

  31. 31

    Take the exit slight right toward Farmington Road

    618 ft · 20 sec

  32. 32

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Farmington Avenue

    3182 ft · 2 min · Farmington Avenue

  33. 33

    Turn right

    107 m · 26 sec

  34. 34

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

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

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
34 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
13
6 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
35.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 60%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 9%
Chestnut Street
8.36 mi · 9%
Route 100
8.27 mi · 9%
Brookside Road
3.96 mi · 4%
PA 309 South
2.25 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
02h 06m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 14m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.4 mi
77.9 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Parryville
01h 03m from Scranton
Leave By
2:16 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers near Halfway House.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Halfway House?

The road trip is about 95.3 miles (153.4 km) and usually takes 02h 06m 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 47.7 miles from Scranton and 47.7 miles from Halfway House.

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

The direct path is about 77.9 miles (125.3 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.4 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 2:16 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.73 one way or $27.46 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.9 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers near Halfway House.

Stop Ideas Near Parryville

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Parryville, 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 Parryville.

BUS

White Haven, PA

28 mi away
I-476, Exit 95/I-80, Exit 277, at Hwy 940
BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

51 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

66 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

88 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Halfway House. Straight-line distance: 77.88 mi (125.34 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Halfway House

#2 Halfway House

Census designated place in Pennsylvania, USA

Population2,881
Coordinates40.2820400, -75.6432400
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Halfway House (-75.64324, 40.28204)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 10m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 54m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 35m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.36 gal
12.73 L · about $13.73
Round trip
$27.46
6.72 gal · 25.46 L
Estimated CO2
29.9 kg one way
Round trip: 59.7 kg / 132 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.73 $27.46
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.45 $30.91
Premium $4.95 $16.65 $33.29
Diesel $5.98 $20.09 $40.19

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 Halfway House. The current time is 09:42:06.

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.