How far is Scranton, PA from West Pottsgrove, PA?
The driving distance from Scranton, PA to West Pottsgrove, PA is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km), with a travel time of about 02h 14m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 28m 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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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 02h 14m.
A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.
This departure sits inside the recommended comfort window for the route.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Borough of Pennsylvania
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Scranton and West Pottsgrove.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Scranton and West Pottsgrove.
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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
57 mi · 1 hr 4 min · Pennsylvania Turnpike Northeast Extension
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Take the exit slight right toward I 78, US 22, PA 309: Allentown, Harrisburg
2233 ft · 1 min
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Turn slight right onto US 22 East: Allentown
975 ft · 29 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lehigh Valley Thruway
1762 ft · 27 sec · Lehigh Valley Thruway
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Take the exit slight right toward PA 309 South: Quakertown
2245 ft · 55 sec
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Merge slight left
1.8 mi · 2 min
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Take the exit slight right toward US 222: Hamilton Boulevard
1048 ft · 35 sec
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Keep slight right
142 m · 11 sec
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Merge slight left
1283 ft · 33 sec
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Turn left onto Kressler Road
76 m · 4 sec · Kressler Road
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Turn slight right
64 m · 8 sec
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Turn straight onto Hamilton Boulevard
2189 ft · 45 sec · Hamilton Boulevard
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Turn left onto Brookside Road
4 mi · 7 min · Brookside Road
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Continue on East Macungie Road
2080 ft · 59 sec · East Macungie Road
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Turn slight left onto Kings Highway North
1.6 km · 1 min · Kings Highway North
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Merge slight left onto Chestnut Street
8.4 mi · 14 min · Chestnut Street
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Continue on Route 100
11.4 mi · 18 min · Route 100
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Turn right onto West King Street
680 ft · 34 sec · West King Street
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Turn left onto Gabel Avenue
115 m · 19 sec · Gabel Avenue
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Turn right onto West High Street
3170 ft · 1 min · West High Street
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Turn right onto Rice Street
144 m · 21 sec · Rice Street
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Continue on Rice Street
2351 ft · 2 min · Rice Street
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Turn right onto Grosstown Road
65 m · 11 sec · Grosstown Road
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Turn left onto Holly Drive
814 ft · 36 sec · Holly Drive
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Holly Drive
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Scranton and West Pottsgrove.
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
57 mi · 01h 04m
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.
Rain Showers Likely leaving Scranton and Rain Showers near West Pottsgrove.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Scranton to West Pottsgrove?
The road trip is about 99.2 miles (159.6 km) and usually takes 02h 14m 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?
Parryville is a useful midpoint, sitting about 49.6 miles from Scranton and 49.6 miles from West Pottsgrove.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 79.8 miles (128.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 19.4 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 2:02 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $14.30 one way or $28.60 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 31.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers Likely around Scranton and Rain Showers near West Pottsgrove.
Stop Ideas Near Parryville
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 Parryville.
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Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and West Pottsgrove. Straight-line distance: 79.78 mi (128.4 km).
#1 Scranton
The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.
| Population | 76,532 |
| Coordinates | 41.4091600, -75.6649000 |
| Altitude | 230 |
| Country | United States |
#2 West Pottsgrove
Township in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 3,833 |
| Coordinates | 40.2545400, -75.6846300 |
| Altitude | 79 |
| Country | United States |
End: West Pottsgrove (-75.68463, 40.25454)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 160 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 03h 18m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 02h 28m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 01h 59m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 01h 39m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 01h 25m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 01h 14m |
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 | $14.30 | $28.60 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $16.10 | $32.19 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $17.34 | $34.68 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $20.93 | $41.86 |
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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