How far is Scranton, PA from Reamstown, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Reamstown, PA is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 28m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 57m 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
117.87 mi
02h 28m
Flight
86.15 mi
138.65 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
86.15 mi
Kilometers
138.65 km
Flight Time
00h 10m

Driving Distance

Road route
117.87 mi
Kilometers
189.7 km
Drive Time
02h 28m

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 28m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Reamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 10:03 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T05:06
Arrive Reamstown
Thu, Apr 23, 7:34 AM EDT
Route Timing
02h 28m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:29 AM to 12:29 PM EDT

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

Leave by
1:32 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
Gilberton
PA

Borough in northern Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
58.9 mi
01h 14m
To Reamstown
59 mi
01h 14m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
68°F
Thursday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 7 mph NW
Destination
72°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
2 to 8 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    3 mi · 4 min · Route 61 South

  16. 16

    Continue on Center Avenue

    10.6 mi · 13 min · Center Avenue

  17. 17

    Continue on Centre Street

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Centre Street

  18. 18

    Continue on South 4th Street

    1328 ft · 17 sec · South 4th Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    2.3 mi · 3 min · Pottsville Pike

  20. 20

    Continue on Shoemaker Avenue

    3246 ft · 44 sec · Shoemaker Avenue

  21. 21

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    3.2 mi · 4 min · Pottsville Pike

  22. 22

    Continue on North Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 1 min · North Centre Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Pottsville Pike

    4.7 mi · 6 min · Pottsville Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on Centre Avenue

    1.6 km · 2 min · Centre Avenue

  25. 25

    Take the ramp slight right toward PA 12 West: Lebanon

    829 ft · 21 sec

  26. 26

    Merge slight left onto Warren Street Bypass

    14 mi · 19 min · Warren Street Bypass

  27. 27

    Take the exit slight right toward I 76, PATP, PA 272: PA Turnpike, Denver

    1797 ft · 47 sec

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Colonel Howard Boulevard

    2578 ft · 54 sec · Colonel Howard Boulevard

  29. 29

    Turn left onto North Reading Road

    1.7 mi · 3 min · North Reading Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto West Church Street

    1193 ft · 33 sec · West Church Street

  31. 31

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · East Church Street

Car Route Details

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

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Interchange-aware route

The drive includes several ramps, exits, or merges, so checking the next few maneuvers before busy interchanges is useful.

Directions
31 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
26.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
59.7 mi · 51%
Warren Street Bypass
14 mi · 12%
Center Avenue
10.6 mi · 9%
Pottsville Pike
10.2 mi · 9%
Skyline Drive
4.36 mi · 4%
Centre Street
4.15 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 28m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 58m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+31.7 mi
86.2 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Gilberton
01h 14m from Scranton
Leave By
1:32 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Reamstown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 117.9 miles (189.7 km) and usually takes 02h 28m 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?

Gilberton is a useful midpoint, sitting about 58.9 miles from Scranton and 59 miles from Reamstown.

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

The direct path is about 86.2 miles (138.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 31.7 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 1:32 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $17.00 one way or $34.00 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 37 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Gilberton

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

57 mi away
47 South Washington Street
RAIL

Elizabethtown station

80 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

80 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Reamstown. Straight-line distance: 86.15 mi (138.65 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

Population76,532
Coordinates41.4091600, -75.6649000
Altitude230
CountryUnited States
Reamstown

#2 Reamstown

Census designated place

Population3,361
Coordinates40.2114800, -76.1232800
Altitude118
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Reamstown (-76.12328, 40.21148)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 190 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 55m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 56m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)02h 21m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 57m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 41m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 28m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
4.16 gal
15.75 L · about $17.00
Round trip
$34.00
8.32 gal · 31.5 L
Estimated CO2
37 kg one way
Round trip: 73.9 kg / 163 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $17.00 $34.00
Mid-grade $4.60 $19.13 $38.26
Premium $4.95 $20.61 $41.22
Diesel $5.98 $24.88 $49.75

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 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Reamstown. The current time is 05:06:05.

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.