How far is Scranton, PA from Trappe, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Trappe, PA is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km), with a travel time of about 02h 12m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 24m 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.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 12m.
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 of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and Trappe.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and Trappe.
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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
83.8 mi · 1 hr 33 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 63: Harleysville, Kulpsville
1.2 km · 2 min
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Continue straight
681 ft · 23 sec
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Keep slight right to continue on PA 63 West: Sumneytown
77 m · 6 sec
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Turn straight onto Sumneytown Pike
1734 ft · 40 sec · Sumneytown Pike
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Turn slight left onto Old Forty Foot Road
3.1 mi · 8 min · Old Forty Foot Road
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Turn right onto Skippack Pike
1.1 mi · 3 min · Skippack Pike
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Turn left onto Bridge Road
3.7 mi · 7 min · Bridge Road
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Continue on East 3rd Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · East 3rd Avenue
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Turn right onto West Main Street
1704 ft · 42 sec · West Main Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · West Main Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and Trappe.
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
83.8 mi · 01h 33m
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 Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Trappe.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to Trappe?
The road trip is about 105.6 miles (169.9 km) and usually takes 02h 12m 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?
Bowmanstown is a useful midpoint, sitting about 52.8 miles from Scranton and 52.8 miles from Trappe.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 84.2 miles (135.5 km), while the road route adds roughly 21.4 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 2:06 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $15.20 one way or $30.40 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 33.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Cloudy then Slight Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Mostly Cloudy near Trappe.
Stop Ideas Near Bowmanstown
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 Bowmanstown.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Trappe. Straight-line distance: 84.2 mi (135.5 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Trappe
Town of the United States
| Population | 3,740 |
| Coordinates | 40.1989900, -75.4762900 |
| Altitude | 88 |
| Country | United States |
End: Trappe (-75.47629, 40.19899)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 170 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 31m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 38m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 02h 06m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 45m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 30m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 19m |
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 | $15.20 | $30.40 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $17.11 | $34.22 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $18.43 | $36.86 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $22.25 | $44.49 |
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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