How far is Scranton, PA from New Hope, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to New Hope, PA is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km), with a travel time of about 02h 22m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 44m 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
Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.
Drive time stays fixed at 02h 22m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and New Hope.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and New Hope.
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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 · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue
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Take the ramp left
1729 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway
1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway
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Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton
2408 ft · 45 sec
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Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east
2101 ft · 51 sec
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Keep slight left
1448 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford
2050 ft · 39 sec
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Merge slight left
3.4 mi · 4 min
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Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono
23.6 mi · 26 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg
1 mi · 1 min
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Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway
21.7 mi · 31 min · Keystone Shortway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 46 East: Portland, Buttzville
2167 ft · 53 sec
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Continue straight
9.6 mi · 15 min
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Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 38 min · Route 31 South BEGIN
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward US 202
139 m · 9 sec · US 202
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Exit the rotary onto US 202
4.4 mi · 7 min · US 202
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Turn slight right onto Old York Road
1 mi · 2 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Old York Road
1 km · 1 min · Old York Road
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Continue on Thomas Paine Highway
136 m · 9 sec · Thomas Paine Highway
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Continue on Thomas Paine Highway
5.3 mi · 7 min · Thomas Paine Highway
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Take the exit right
41 m · 4 sec
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Turn right onto Bridge Street
1375 ft · 27 sec · Bridge Street
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Continue on New Hope-Lambertville Bridge
1250 ft · 1 min · New Hope-Lambertville Bridge
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Bridge Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and New Hope.
Interchange-aware route
The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.
Route 31 South BEGIN
Turn right onto Route 31 South BEGIN
26.9 mi · 00h 38m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers near New Hope.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to New Hope?
The road trip is about 103.5 miles (166.5 km) and usually takes 02h 22m 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?
Delaware Water Gap is a useful midpoint, sitting about 51.7 miles from Scranton and 51.7 miles from New Hope.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 81.3 miles (130.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.2 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 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 1:46 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.91 one way or $29.83 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 32.4 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers near New Hope.
Stop Ideas Near Delaware Water Gap
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 Delaware Water Gap.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and New Hope. Straight-line distance: 81.25 mi (130.76 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 New Hope
Borough in Bucks County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 2,531 |
| Coordinates | 40.3642700, -74.9512800 |
| Altitude | 21 |
| Country | United States |
End: New Hope (-74.95128, 40.36427)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 166 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 26m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 35m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 04m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 43m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 17m |
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 | $4.09 | $14.91 | $29.83 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.79 | $33.57 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.08 | $36.16 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $21.83 | $43.65 |
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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