How far is Scranton, PA from New Garden, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to New Garden, PA is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km), with a travel time of about 03h 04m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 09m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
147.46 mi
03h 04m
Flight
110.29 mi
177.5 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
110.29 mi
Kilometers
177.5 km
Flight Time
00h 13m

Driving Distance

Road route
147.46 mi
Kilometers
237.31 km
Drive Time
03h 04m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 04m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in New Garden
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:25 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-18T22:15
Arrive New Garden
Sun, Apr 19, 1:20 AM EDT
Route Timing
03h 04m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:05 AM to 11:05 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:50 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Emmaus
PA

Borough in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
73.8 mi
01h 32m
To New Garden
73.8 mi
01h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
76°F
Saturday

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph SE
Destination
78°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 18 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
0 to 10 mph E

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and New Garden.

  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

    94.1 mi · 1 hr 44 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward I 276 West: Harrisburg

    2491 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike

    13.5 mi · 14 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 29: Phoenixville, Malvern

    1.6 km · 2 min

  18. 18

    Turn left onto North Morehall Road

    1.3 mi · 2 min · North Morehall Road

  19. 19

    Turn right onto Swedesford Road

    1531 ft · 36 sec · Swedesford Road

  20. 20

    Take the ramp straight toward US 202 South: West Chester

    1531 ft · 37 sec

  21. 21

    Merge slight left

    9.9 mi · 14 min

  22. 22

    Keep slight left

    1.8 mi · 3 min

  23. 23

    Turn right onto West Street Road

    5.5 mi · 10 min · West Street Road

  24. 24

    Turn left onto Lenape Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · Lenape Road

  25. 25

    Turn right onto East Baltimore Pike

    1.6 mi · 3 min · East Baltimore Pike

  26. 26

    Take the exit slight right toward Kennett Square

    3130 ft · 1 min · East Baltimore Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on East Old Baltimore Pike

    114 m · 9 sec · East Old Baltimore Pike

  28. 28

    Continue on Miller's Hill

    1895 ft · 47 sec · Miller's Hill

  29. 29

    Continue on East State Street

    1 mi · 3 min · East State Street

  30. 30

    Continue on West Baltimore Pike

    2.2 mi · 4 min · West Baltimore Pike

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Newark Road

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Newark Road

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Newark Road

Car Route Details

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

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
32 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
4 merges, 7 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
21.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
94.1 mi · 64%
Pennsylvania Turnpike
13.5 mi · 9%
US 202 South
11.9 mi · 8%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 6%
West Street Road
5.51 mi · 4%
West Baltimore Pike
2.16 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

94.1 mi · 01h 44m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 04m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
06h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+37.2 mi
110.3 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Emmaus
01h 32m from Scranton
Leave By
10:50 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near New Garden.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Scranton to New Garden?

The road trip is about 147.5 miles (237.3 km) and usually takes 03h 04m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Emmaus is a useful midpoint, sitting about 73.8 miles from Scranton and 73.8 miles from New Garden.

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

The direct path is about 110.3 miles (177.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 37.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:50 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $21.25 one way or $42.49 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 46.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near New Garden.

Stop Ideas Near Emmaus

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

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

RAIL

Paoli

55 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.
RAIL

Exton

59 mi away
425 Walkertown Road
RAIL

Downingtown

62 mi away
West Lancaster Ave. and Stuart Ave.
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and New Garden. Straight-line distance: 110.29 mi (177.5 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
New Garden

#2 New Garden

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population12,237
Coordinates39.8142800, -75.7521600
Altitude124
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: New Garden (-75.75216, 39.81428)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 237 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)04h 54m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)03h 41m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 56m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 27m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 06m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 50m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.2 gal
19.7 L · about $21.25
Round trip
$42.49
10.4 gal · 39.4 L
Estimated CO2
46.2 kg one way
Round trip: 92.4 kg / 204 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $21.25 $42.49
Mid-grade $4.60 $23.91 $47.83
Premium $4.95 $25.76 $51.52
Diesel $5.98 $31.10 $62.19

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 New Garden. The current time is 22:15:49.

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.