How far is Scranton, PA from Hamburg, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Hamburg, PA is about 87.6 miles (141 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 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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Quick Snapshot
Road
87.61 mi
01h 49m
Flight
61.25 mi
98.57 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
61.25 mi
Kilometers
98.57 km
Flight Time
00h 07m

Driving Distance

Road route
87.61 mi
Kilometers
140.99 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Hamburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Wed, Apr 15, 10:34 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-15T18:55
Arrive Hamburg
Wed, Apr 15, 8:45 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Cranberry
PA

Township in Butler County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
43.8 mi
00h 54m
To Hamburg
43.8 mi
00h 54m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
84°F
Today

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 7:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 10 mph SW
Destination
88°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 15 mph SW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Hamburg.

  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

    59.7 mi · 1 hr 10 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 61 North: Frackville

    2062 ft · 1 min

  9. 9

    Turn straight onto Skyline Drive

    153 m · 14 sec · Skyline Drive

  10. 10

    Turn uturn onto Skyline Drive

    4.3 mi · 5 min · Skyline Drive

  11. 11

    Continue on Joseph H. Long Boulevard

    1.1 mi · 1 min · Joseph H. Long Boulevard

  12. 12

    Continue on Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

    1.6 km · 1 min · Pottsville Saint Clair Highway

  13. 13

    Continue on North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

    1.6 mi · 2 min · North Claude A. Lord Boulevard

  14. 14

    Continue on Pottsville Boulevard

    1152 ft · 15 sec · Pottsville Boulevard

  15. 15

    Continue on Route 61 South

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Street

    2.1 mi · 3 min · Centre Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto Jetson Drive

    681 ft · 26 sec · Jetson Drive

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Industrial Drive

    1.1 mi · 3 min · Industrial Drive

  20. 20

    At the end of the road, turn left onto West State Street

    2842 ft · 1 min · West State Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Primrose Alley

    27 m · 7 sec · Primrose Alley

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Primrose Alley

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
3
1 merges, 2 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
25.1 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 68%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 12%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 5%
Route 61 South
3 mi · 3%
Centre Street
2.14 mi · 2%
North Claude A. Lord Boulevard
1.58 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

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.

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
01h 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+26.3 mi
61.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Cranberry
00h 54m from Scranton
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Hamburg.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Hamburg?

The road trip is about 87.6 miles (141 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Cranberry is a useful midpoint, sitting about 43.8 miles from Scranton and 43.8 miles from Hamburg.

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

The direct path is about 61.3 miles (98.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.3 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.63 one way or $25.25 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 27.5 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Hamburg.

Stop Ideas Near Cranberry

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

34 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

58 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Lancaster station

103 mi away
53 McGovern Avenue

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Hamburg. Straight-line distance: 61.25 mi (98.57 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Hamburg

#2 Hamburg

Borough in Berks County, Pennsylvania, United States

Population4,445
Coordinates40.5556500, -75.9818800
Altitude122
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Hamburg (-75.98188, 40.55565)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 141 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 11m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 45m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 15m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 05m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.09 gal
11.7 L · about $12.63
Round trip
$25.25
6.18 gal · 23.4 L
Estimated CO2
27.5 kg one way
Round trip: 54.9 kg / 121 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.63 $25.25
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.21 $28.42
Premium $4.95 $15.31 $30.62
Diesel $5.98 $18.48 $36.96

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 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Hamburg. The current time is 18:55:23.

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.