How far is Scranton, PA from Tinicum, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Tinicum, PA is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km), with a travel time of about 02h 10m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 21m 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
94.87 mi
02h 10m
Flight
72.47 mi
116.63 km direct

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

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
72.47 mi
Kilometers
116.63 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
94.87 mi
Kilometers
152.68 km
Drive Time
02h 10m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 10m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Sun, Apr 19, 4:40 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-19T12:19
Arrive Tinicum
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30 PM EDT
Route Timing
02h 10m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM EDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:11 AM to 12:11 PM EDT

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

Leave by
2:08 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
Pen Argyl
PA

Borough in Pennsylvania, United States of America

From Scranton
47.4 mi
01h 05m
To Tinicum
47.4 mi
01h 05m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
62°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
7 to 13 mph W
Destination
59°F
Sunday

Rain Showers Likely

Starts
Sun, Apr 19 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
5 to 15 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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 · 29 sec · Cedar Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    1729 ft · 42 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left onto President Biden Expressway

    1 km · 53 sec · President Biden Expressway

  6. 6

    Keep slight left to continue on I 81 North: Binghamton

    2408 ft · 45 sec

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

    1.5 mi · 2 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I-84 east, US 6 east

    2101 ft · 51 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left

    1448 ft · 35 sec

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 84 East, I 380 South: Mt Pocono, Milford

    2050 ft · 39 sec

  11. 11

    Merge slight left

    3.4 mi · 4 min

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 380 South: Mount Pocono

    23.6 mi · 26 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on I 80 East: Stroudsburg

    1 mi · 1 min

  14. 14

    Merge slight right onto Keystone Shortway

    8.5 mi · 12 min · Keystone Shortway

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 33 South: Snydersville

    2485 ft · 1 min

  16. 16

    Merge slight left

    27.3 mi · 34 min

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward I 78 West: Allentown, Harrisburg

    1 km · 1 min

  18. 18

    Merge slight left

    3.9 mi · 4 min

  19. 19

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 412: Hellertown, Bethlehem

    3263 ft · 1 min

  20. 20

    Turn left onto Hellertown Road

    1771 ft · 46 sec · Hellertown Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Main Street

    2 mi · 5 min · Main Street

  22. 22

    Continue on Leithsville Road

    2.6 mi · 4 min · Leithsville Road

  23. 23

    Keep slight left to continue on Hellertown Road

    3190 ft · 56 sec · Hellertown Road

  24. 24

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

    1.5 mi · 2 min · Main Street

  25. 25

    Continue on Durham Road

    1869 ft · 32 sec · Durham Road

  26. 26

    Turn right onto Main Street

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Main Street

  27. 27

    Continue on Harrow Road

    1.4 mi · 3 min · Harrow Road

  28. 28

    Continue on Durham Road

    3.4 mi · 6 min · Durham Road

  29. 29

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Easton Road

    3.5 mi · 5 min · Easton Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road

    1816 ft · 50 sec · Hollow Horn Road

  31. 31

    Turn right onto Oak Grove Road

    113 m · 10 sec · Oak Grove Road

  32. 32

    Turn left onto Hollow Horn Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · Hollow Horn Road

  33. 33

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Red Hill Road

    93 m · 10 sec · Red Hill Road

  34. 34

    Continue on Red Hill Road

    1 mi · 3 min · Red Hill Road

  35. 35

    At the end of the road, turn left onto East Dark Hollow Road

    1919 ft · 38 sec · East Dark Hollow Road

  36. 36

    Turn straight onto Smithtown Road

    42 m · 6 sec · Smithtown Road

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Smithtown Road

Car Route Details

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

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
37 steps
12 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
39 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
PA 33 South
27.7 mi · 29%
I 380 South
23.6 mi · 25%
Keystone Shortway
8.45 mi · 9%
Main Street
5.69 mi · 6%
I 78 West
4.49 mi · 5%
I 84 East
3.81 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

PA 33 South

Merge slight left

27.3 mi · 00h 34m

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 10m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 22m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+22.4 mi
72.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pen Argyl
01h 05m from Scranton
Leave By
2:08 PM EDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 94.9 miles (152.7 km) and usually takes 02h 10m 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?

Pen Argyl is a useful midpoint, sitting about 47.4 miles from Scranton and 47.4 miles from Tinicum.

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

The direct path is about 72.5 miles (116.6 km), while the road route adds roughly 22.4 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 2:08 PM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $13.69 one way or $27.38 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 29.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers Likely near Tinicum.

Stop Ideas Near Pen Argyl

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

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

BUS

White Haven, PA

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

Wilkes-Barre, PA

67 mi away
47 South Washington Street
BUS

Scranton, PA

70 mi away
23 Lackawanna Avenue
RAIL

New Brunswick station

80 mi away
French and Albany Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Tinicum. Straight-line distance: 72.47 mi (116.63 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Tinicum

Township in Bucks County, Pennsylvania

Population4,109
Coordinates40.4484400, -75.1076700
Altitude117
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Tinicum (-75.10767, 40.44844)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 153 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)03h 09m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 22m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 53m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 34m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 11m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.35 gal
12.67 L · about $13.69
Round trip
$27.38
6.7 gal · 25.34 L
Estimated CO2
29.8 kg one way
Round trip: 59.5 kg / 131 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $13.69 $27.38
Mid-grade $4.60 $15.41 $30.81
Premium $4.95 $16.60 $33.19
Diesel $5.98 $20.03 $40.07

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 19, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Tinicum. The current time is 12:19:33.

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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.