How far is Scranton, PA from Newlin, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Newlin, PA is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km), with a travel time of about 01h 39m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 18m 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
69.9 mi
01h 39m
Flight
52.07 mi
83.8 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
52.07 mi
Kilometers
83.8 km
Flight Time
00h 06m

Driving Distance

Road route
69.9 mi
Kilometers
112.5 km
Drive Time
01h 39m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 39m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Newlin
Fri, Apr 17, 2:02 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 3:41 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-17T12:23
Arrive Newlin
Fri, Apr 17, 2:02 PM EDT
Route Timing
01h 39m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:39 AM to 11:39 AM EDT

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

Leave by
3:12 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
Dorrance
PA

Township in central Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
34.9 mi
00h 49m
To Newlin
35 mi
00h 49m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
74°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    32.7 mi · 40 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-80 West: Bloomsburg

    1.1 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Keystone Shortway

    17.3 mi · 20 min · Keystone Shortway

  10. 10

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 339: Mainville, Mifflinville

    1232 ft · 28 sec

  11. 11

    Turn left

    21 m · 6 sec

  12. 12

    Turn left onto West 3rd Street

    2087 ft · 48 sec · West 3rd Street

  13. 13

    Continue on Main Mifflin Road

    4.7 mi · 8 min · Main Mifflin Road

  14. 14

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Mainville Drive

    1.4 km · 2 min · Mainville Drive

  15. 15

    Turn left onto Sycamore Drive

    3.6 mi · 9 min · Sycamore Drive

  16. 16

    Turn slight left onto Old Reading Road

    1906 ft · 53 sec · Old Reading Road

  17. 17

    Turn right onto Mountain Road

    3138 ft · 1 min · Mountain Road

  18. 18

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Mill Street

    1324 ft · 22 sec · Mill Street

  19. 19

    Keep slight left to continue on Numedia Drive

    5.4 mi · 10 min · Numedia Drive

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Ringtown Mountain Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Ringtown Mountain Road

  21. 21

    Turn left onto Quaker Meeting House Road

    12 m · 2 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road

  22. 22

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Quaker Meeting House Road

Car Route Details

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

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
22 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
31.5 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
32.7 mi · 47%
Keystone Shortway
17.3 mi · 25%
Numedia Drive
5.41 mi · 8%
Main Mifflin Road
4.68 mi · 7%
Sycamore Drive
3.61 mi · 5%
River Street
1.1 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

32.7 mi · 00h 40m

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 39m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+17.8 mi
52.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Dorrance
00h 49m from Scranton
Leave By
3:12 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Newlin.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 69.9 miles (112.5 km) and usually takes 01h 39m 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?

Dorrance is a useful midpoint, sitting about 34.9 miles from Scranton and 35 miles from Newlin.

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

The direct path is about 52.1 miles (83.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 17.8 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 3:12 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $10.09 one way or $20.18 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 22 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Newlin.

Stop Ideas Near Dorrance

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

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

BUS

Wilkes-Barre, PA

19 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Scranton, PA

44 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

118 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Newlin. Straight-line distance: 52.07 mi (83.8 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 Newlin

Township in Chester County, Pennsylvania

Population1,341
Coordinates40.8850900, -76.3841100
Altitude271
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Newlin (-76.38411, 40.88509)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 113 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 19m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)01h 44m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 23m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 09m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 59m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 52m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
2.47 gal
9.34 L · about $10.09
Round trip
$20.18
4.94 gal · 18.68 L
Estimated CO2
22 kg one way
Round trip: 43.9 kg / 97 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $10.09 $20.18
Mid-grade $4.60 $11.36 $22.72
Premium $4.95 $12.24 $24.47
Diesel $5.98 $14.77 $29.54

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Newlin. The current time is 12:23:33.

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.