How far is Scranton, PA from Pennside, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Pennside, PA is about 101.3 miles (163 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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.
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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 14m.
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.
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Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Pennside.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Pennside.
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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
8.4 mi · 9 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 315 South: Pittston
1109 ft · 27 sec
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Continue straight
944 ft · 23 sec
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Take the exit slight right toward I 476, I 81 North, PATP
104 m · 8 sec
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Keep slight left to continue on I 476: Clarks Summit, Allentown
1968 ft · 58 sec
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Continue straight
152 m · 17 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on I 476 South: Allentown
1654 ft · 40 sec
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Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
1.3 km · 2 min
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Merge slight left onto William Penn Highway
1.8 mi · 3 min · William Penn Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 100 South: Trexlertown
1303 ft · 47 sec
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Turn straight
1.1 km · 1 min
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Turn right onto Schantz Road
3.5 mi · 6 min · Schantz Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 1 toward Hamilton Boulevard
7 m · 1 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Hamilton Boulevard
1 km · 51 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Continue on Kutztown Road
3.8 mi · 6 min · Kutztown Road
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Keep slight left
5.9 mi · 7 min
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Moselem Spring Road
77 m · 3 sec · Moselem Spring Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Moselem Spring Road
2.1 mi · 3 min · Moselem Spring Road
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Continue on North Franklin Street
1906 ft · 49 sec · North Franklin Street
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Turn right onto West Main Street
624 ft · 22 sec · West Main Street
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Turn left onto South Richmond Street
2332 ft · 57 sec · South Richmond Street
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Continue on Memorial Highway
541 ft · 12 sec · Memorial Highway
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Continue on Memorial Highway
3.6 mi · 6 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Oley Road
795 ft · 20 sec · Oley Road
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 3 toward Blandon Road
55 m · 3 sec · Blandon Road
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Exit the roundabout onto Blandon Road
106 m · 6 sec · Blandon Road
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Continue on Memorial Highway
1.2 mi · 2 min · Memorial Highway
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Turn right onto Friedensburg Road
5 mi · 9 min · Friedensburg Road
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Keep slight right to continue on Friedensburg Road
3152 ft · 1 min · Friedensburg Road
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Turn left onto Melrose Avenue
92 m · 15 sec · Melrose Avenue
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Turn right onto Carsonia Avenue
2444 ft · 1 min · Carsonia Avenue
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Turn left onto Harvey Avenue
663 ft · 21 sec · Harvey Avenue
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Turn right onto Brighton Avenue
56 m · 8 sec · Brighton Avenue
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Brighton Avenue
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Pennside.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
57 mi · 01h 04m
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 Mostly Sunny near Pennside.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Pennside?
The road trip is about 101.3 miles (163 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 50.6 miles from Scranton and 50.7 miles from Pennside.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 74.9 miles (120.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 26.4 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.94 one way or $31.87 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.7 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Pennside.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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 Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Pennside. Straight-line distance: 74.89 mi (120.53 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Pennside
Situated in central Berks County, this census-designated place is located immediately to the east of the city of Reading.
| Population | 0 |
| Coordinates | 40.3373200, -75.8785400 |
| Altitude | 108 |
| Country | United States |
End: Pennside (-75.87854, 40.33732)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 163 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 22m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 31m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 01m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 41m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 26m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 15m |
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 | $15.94 | $31.87 |
| Mid-grade | $4.93 | $17.58 | $35.16 |
| Premium | $5.31 | $18.94 | $37.88 |
| Diesel | $6.55 | $23.38 | $46.77 |
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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