How far is Scranton, PA from Richlandtown, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Richlandtown, PA is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km), with a travel time of about 01h 49m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 03h 39m 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
89.14 mi
01h 49m
Flight
67.33 mi
108.35 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
67.33 mi
Kilometers
108.35 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
89.14 mi
Kilometers
143.45 km
Drive Time
01h 49m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 49m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Richlandtown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Thu, Apr 23, 9:59 AM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-23T06:19
Arrive Richlandtown
Thu, Apr 23, 8:09 AM EDT
Route Timing
01h 49m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:50 AM to 11:50 AM EDT

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

Leave by
2:50 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
Jim Thorpe
PA

Borough and county seat of Carbon County, Pennsylvania

From Scranton
44.6 mi
00h 54m
To Richlandtown
44.6 mi
00h 54m

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
70°F
Thursday

Sunny

Starts
Thu, Apr 23 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 mph NW

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    70.2 mi · 1 hr 18 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 663: Pottstown, Quakertown

    1.1 km · 3 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on PA 663 North: Quakertown

    69 m · 8 sec

  17. 17

    Turn left onto John Fries Highway

    2.7 mi · 4 min · John Fries Highway

  18. 18

    Continue on West Broad Street

    1 mi · 2 min · West Broad Street

  19. 19

    Turn left onto North Main Street

    581 ft · 21 sec · North Main Street

  20. 20

    Turn right onto West Mill Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · West Mill Street

  21. 21

    Turn left onto North Hellertown Avenue

    740 ft · 15 sec · North Hellertown Avenue

  22. 22

    Continue on Tohickon Avenue

    1381 ft · 28 sec · Tohickon Avenue

  23. 23

    Continue on Richlandtown Pike

    1.3 mi · 3 min · Richlandtown Pike

  24. 24

    Continue on South Main Street

    1738 ft · 42 sec · South Main Street

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Union Street West

    9 m · 1 sec · Union Street West

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Union Street West

Car Route Details

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

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
26 steps
9 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
2 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
29.2 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
70.2 mi · 79%
American Legion Memorial Highway
8.39 mi · 9%
John Fries Highway
2.67 mi · 3%
Richlandtown Pike
1.28 mi · 1%
River Street
1.1 mi · 1%
West Broad Street
1.04 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

Merge slight left onto Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension

70.2 mi · 01h 18m

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 49m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
03h 40m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+21.7 mi
67.4 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Jim Thorpe
00h 54m from Scranton
Leave By
2:50 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Scranton and Sunny near Richlandtown.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 89.1 miles (143.4 km) and usually takes 01h 49m 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?

Jim Thorpe is a useful midpoint, sitting about 44.6 miles from Scranton and 44.6 miles from Richlandtown.

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

The direct path is about 67.4 miles (108.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.7 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 2:50 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $12.87 one way or $25.74 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 28 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

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

Stop Ideas Near Jim Thorpe

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

43 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

60 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

Paoli

95 mi away
13 Lancaster Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Richlandtown. Straight-line distance: 67.33 mi (108.35 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Richlandtown

Borough of Pennsylvania

Population1,294
Coordinates40.4701000, -75.3204600
Altitude160
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Richlandtown (-75.32046, 40.4701)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 143 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 58m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 13m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 46m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 29m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 16m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 06m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.15 gal
11.91 L · about $12.87
Round trip
$25.74
6.3 gal · 23.82 L
Estimated CO2
28 kg one way
Round trip: 56 kg / 123 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $12.87 $25.74
Mid-grade $4.60 $14.49 $28.97
Premium $4.95 $15.61 $31.21
Diesel $5.98 $18.84 $37.67

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 Richlandtown. The current time is 06:19:32.

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.