How far is Scranton, PA from Schlusser, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Schlusser, PA is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km), with a travel time of about 02h 50m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 113 miles (181.8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 05h 41m 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
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 50m.
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 in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
Mostly Sunny
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Schlusser.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Schlusser.
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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
118 mi · 2 hr 19 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Continue on George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
1.5 km · 1 min · George N. Wade Memorial Bridge
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Continue on American Legion Memorial Highway
13.1 mi · 15 min · American Legion Memorial Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward US 11: New Kingstown, Middlesex
1419 ft · 49 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on US 11 South
61 m · 8 sec
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Merge slight left onto Harrisburg Pike
3090 ft · 1 min · Harrisburg Pike
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Turn right onto North Middlesex Road
1418 ft · 39 sec · North Middlesex Road
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Turn left onto Clemson Drive
1.3 mi · 3 min · Clemson Drive
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Wolf Bridge Road
1.1 km · 2 min · Wolf Bridge Road
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Turn left onto West Middlesex Drive
1 km · 2 min · West Middlesex Drive
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Spring Road
1843 ft · 49 sec · Spring Road
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Turn left onto Partridge Circle
57 m · 11 sec · Partridge Circle
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Continue on Partridge Circle
834 ft · 36 sec · Partridge Circle
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Partridge Circle
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Schlusser.
Highway-focused drive
Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.
American Legion Memorial Highway
Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway
118 mi · 02h 19m
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.
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Schlusser.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Schlusser?
The road trip is about 138.1 miles (222.2 km) and usually takes 02h 50m 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?
Gordon is a useful midpoint, sitting about 69 miles from Scranton and 69.1 miles from Schlusser.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 113 miles (181.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 25.1 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 12:48 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $19.90 one way or $39.80 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 43.3 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Mostly Sunny near Schlusser.
Stop Ideas Near Gordon
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 Gordon.
White Haven, PA
Wilkes-Barre, PA
Elizabethtown station
Harrisburg Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Schlusser. Straight-line distance: 112.93 mi (181.75 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Schlusser
Census designated place
| Population | 5,265 |
| Coordinates | 40.2417500, -77.1769300 |
| Altitude | 129 |
| Country | United States |
End: Schlusser (-77.17693, 40.24175)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 222 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 04h 36m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 03h 27m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 45m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 02h 18m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 58m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 43m |
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 | $19.90 | $39.80 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $22.40 | $44.79 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $24.13 | $48.25 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $29.12 | $58.25 |
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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