How far is Scranton, PA from Intercourse, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Intercourse, PA is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 48m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 97.6 miles (157 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 37m 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
128.42 mi
02h 48m
Flight
97.52 mi
156.95 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
97.52 mi
Kilometers
156.95 km
Flight Time
00h 11m

Driving Distance

Road route
128.42 mi
Kilometers
206.67 km
Drive Time
02h 48m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 48m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Intercourse
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Oct 15, 8:19 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-10-15T14:41
Arrive Intercourse
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 48m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:49 AM to 12:49 PM EDT

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

Leave by
12:52 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
Frackville
PA

Borough in central Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
64.1 mi
01h 24m
To Intercourse
64.3 mi
01h 24m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 7 mph N
Destination
66°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Oct 15 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph NE

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Route 61 South

  16. 16

    Take the exit slight right

    532 ft · 15 sec

  17. 17

    Turn straight onto Pottsville Street

    3152 ft · 2 min · Pottsville Street

  18. 18

    Turn left onto South Sillyman Street

    1554 ft · 26 sec · South Sillyman Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    1.5 km · 2 min · Chestnut Street

  20. 20

    Continue on Chestnut Street

    8.6 mi · 13 min · Chestnut Street

  21. 21

    Turn slight right onto Four Point Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · Four Point Road

  22. 22

    Take the ramp right toward I 78 West, US 22 West: Harrisburg

    1198 ft · 29 sec

  23. 23

    Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway

    3.6 mi · 4 min · William Penn Highway

  24. 24

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 501: Bethel

    806 ft · 29 sec

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Lancaster Avenue

    1546 ft · 43 sec · Lancaster Avenue

  26. 26

    Continue on Lancaster Avenue

    1.2 mi · 1 min · Lancaster Avenue

  27. 27

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Lancaster Avenue

    4.1 mi · 5 min · Lancaster Avenue

  28. 28

    Continue on North College Street

    5.5 mi · 7 min · North College Street

  29. 29

    Continue on Stiegel Pike

    6 mi · 7 min · Stiegel Pike

  30. 30

    Continue on Furnace Hill Pike

    4.2 mi · 5 min · Furnace Hill Pike

  31. 31

    Continue on Furnace Hills Pike

    1.7 mi · 2 min · Furnace Hills Pike

  32. 32

    Turn left onto East Newport Road

    3.4 mi · 5 min · East Newport Road

  33. 33

    Continue on Main Street

    1.4 km · 1 min · Main Street

  34. 34

    Continue on East Newport Road

    1.9 mi · 3 min · East Newport Road

  35. 35

    Continue on North State Street

    1.4 mi · 2 min · North State Street

  36. 36

    Continue on Glenbrook Road

    2 mi · 4 min · Glenbrook Road

  37. 37

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

    1262 ft · 33 sec · West Main Street

  38. 38

    Turn right onto Newport Road

    6 mi · 11 min · Newport Road

  39. 39

    Turn left onto Old Philadelphia Pike

    917 ft · 22 sec · Old Philadelphia Pike

  40. 40

    Keep slight right to continue on Newport Road

    820 ft · 16 sec · Newport Road

  41. 41

    Turn right onto Poplar Street

    16 m · 2 sec · Poplar Street

  42. 42

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Poplar Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
42 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
7
2 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
32.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 46%
Chestnut Street
9.53 mi · 7%
Newport Road
6.11 mi · 5%
Stiegel Pike
5.97 mi · 5%
Lancaster Avenue
5.62 mi · 4%
North College Street
5.49 mi · 4%
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
02h 48m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
05h 38m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.8 mi
97.6 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Frackville
01h 24m from Scranton
Leave By
12:52 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Intercourse.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 128.4 miles (206.7 km) and usually takes 02h 48m 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 64.1 miles from Scranton and 64.3 miles from Intercourse.

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

The direct path is about 97.6 miles (157 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.8 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 $20.22 one way or $40.44 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 40.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Intercourse.

Stop Ideas Near Frackville

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

59 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

78 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

78 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Intercourse. Straight-line distance: 97.52 mi (156.95 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
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#2 Intercourse

Situated in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, this census-designated place rests at an elevation of 436 feet above sea level.

Population0
Coordinates40.0376000, -76.1049500
Altitude133
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Intercourse (-76.10495, 40.0376)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 207 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 16m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 12m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 34m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 08m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 50m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 36m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.53 gal
17.15 L · about $20.22
Round trip
$40.44
9.06 gal · 34.3 L
Estimated CO2
40.3 kg one way
Round trip: 80.5 kg / 177 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.46 $20.22 $40.44
Mid-grade $4.93 $22.31 $44.62
Premium $5.31 $24.03 $48.06
Diesel $6.55 $29.67 $59.34

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 · Oct 15, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Intercourse. The current time is 14:41:59.

Distance to Other Cities

How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.