How far is Scranton, PA from Highland Park, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Highland Park, PA is about 134.2 miles (216 km), with a travel time of about 02h 49m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 38m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 49m.
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 southern Montour County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Highland Park.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Highland Park.
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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
32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg
1.1 km · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 39 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 54: Danville, Washingtonville
1266 ft · 31 sec
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Turn right onto Continental Boulevard
3 mi · 4 min · Continental Boulevard
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Turn right onto Northumberland Street
2.1 mi · 3 min · Northumberland Street
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Continue on Point Township Drive
8.1 mi · 11 min · Point Township Drive
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Continue on Front Street
1.5 km · 2 min · Front Street
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Turn left onto King Street
156 m · 22 sec · King Street
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Turn right onto Water Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Water Street
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Continue on Susquehanna Trail
1.7 mi · 3 min · Susquehanna Trail
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Turn left onto North Susquehanna Trail
3.4 mi · 7 min · North Susquehanna Trail
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Continue straight
2095 ft · 49 sec
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Continue straight
10.5 mi · 12 min
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Turn left onto West Market Street
30.8 mi · 36 min · West Market Street
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Turn right onto Spring Street
1707 ft · 51 sec · Spring Street
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Turn left onto Banks Avenue
85 m · 8 sec · Banks Avenue
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
119 m · 16 sec · Bridge Street
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Turn left onto Mill Road
1094 ft · 38 sec · Mill Road
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Turn right onto Electric Avenue
2213 ft · 53 sec · Electric Avenue
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Turn left onto 6th Street
1402 ft · 1 min · 6th Street
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Turn left onto Summit Drive
64 m · 15 sec · Summit Drive
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Turn left
22 m · 5 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 Highland Park.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Keystone Shortway
Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway
35.5 mi · 00h 39m
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.
Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Highland Park?
The road trip is about 134.2 miles (216 km) and usually takes 02h 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?
Danville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 67 miles from Scranton and 67.2 miles from Highland Park.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113.2 miles (182.1 km), while the road route adds roughly 21 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 12:52 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.16 one way or $42.32 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 42.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Partly Cloudy near Highland Park.
Stop Ideas Near Danville
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 Danville.
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White Haven, PA
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Middletown
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Highland Park. Straight-line distance: 113.18 mi (182.14 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Highland Park
Situated in the central part of the state within Mifflin County, this census-designated place sits at an average elevation of roughly 568 feet above sea level.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.6209100, -77.5680500 |
| Altitude | 173 |
| Country | United States |
End: Highland Park (-77.56805, 40.62091)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 216 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 28m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 21m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 41m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 14m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 55m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 40m |
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 | $4.46 | $21.16 | $42.32 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $23.34 | $46.69 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $25.15 | $50.29 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $31.05 | $62.09 |
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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