How far is Scranton, PA from Whitehall, PA?

The driving distance from Scranton, PA to Whitehall, PA is about 165.3 miles (266 km), with a travel time of about 03h 29m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 06h 59m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
165.28 mi
03h 29m
Flight
135.07 mi
217.37 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
135.07 mi
Kilometers
217.37 km
Flight Time
00h 16m

Driving Distance

Road route
165.28 mi
Kilometers
265.99 km
Drive Time
03h 29m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 03h 29m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 12:57 PM EDT
Return by in Scranton
Fri, Apr 17, 4:27 PM EDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Scranton
2026-04-17T09:27
Arrive Whitehall
Fri, Apr 17, 12:57 PM EDT
Route Timing
03h 29m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
10:00 AM EDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Scranton
9:00 PM EDT
Early departure recommended

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
Pine Grove
PA

Human settlement

From Scranton
82.6 mi
01h 44m
To Whitehall
82.7 mi
01h 44m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
75°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 7 mph W
Destination
80°F
Friday

Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Fri, Apr 17 6:00 AM EDT
Wind
3 to 8 mph W

Driving Route Map

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

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

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

  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

    113.7 mi · 2 hr 13 min · American Legion Memorial Highway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight left toward I 83 South, US 322 East: South Harrisburg, York

    1.4 km · 1 min

  9. 9

    Continue straight

    3.7 mi · 5 min

  10. 10

    Keep slight right to continue on I 83 South: Harrisburg, York

    4.6 mi · 6 min

  11. 11

    Keep slight left to continue on American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

    2 mi · 3 min · American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway

  12. 12

    Take the exit slight right toward US 15 South, US 11 North, US 15 North: Gettysburg, Camp Hill

    1151 ft · 25 sec

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on US 15 South: Gettysburg

    2115 ft · 2 min

  14. 14

    Continue straight

    32.3 mi · 42 min

  15. 15

    Take the exit slight right toward PA 116

    1233 ft · 43 sec

  16. 16

    Turn left onto Hanover Road

    2.7 mi · 5 min · Hanover Road

  17. 17

    Continue on West Hanover Street

    1.1 km · 1 min · West Hanover Street

  18. 18

    Turn right onto Maple Street

    843 ft · 26 sec · Maple Street

  19. 19

    Continue on Maple Street

    1.3 km · 3 min · Maple Street

  20. 20

    Continue on White Hall Road

    1.2 mi · 3 min · White Hall Road

  21. 21

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · White Hall Road

Car Route Details

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

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
21 steps
5 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
1 merges, 4 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
12.7 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
American Legion Memorial Highway
114 mi · 69%
US 15 South
32.9 mi · 20%
I 83 South
9.18 mi · 6%
Hanover Road
2.73 mi · 2%
American Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Highway
1.97 mi · 1%
White Hall Road
1.2 mi · 1%
Longest Stretch

American Legion Memorial Highway

Merge slight left onto American Legion Memorial Highway

114 mi · 02h 13m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
03h 29m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
07h 00m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+30.2 mi
135.1 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Pine Grove
01h 44m from Scranton
Leave By
10:00 AM EDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Chance Rain Showers leaving Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

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

The road trip is about 165.3 miles (266 km) and usually takes 03h 29m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Pine Grove is a useful midpoint, sitting about 82.6 miles from Scranton and 82.7 miles from Whitehall.

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

The direct path is about 135.1 miles (217.4 km), while the road route adds roughly 30.2 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 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 10:00 AM EDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $23.82 one way or $47.64 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 51.8 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Scranton and Chance Rain Showers near Whitehall.

Stop Ideas Near Pine Grove

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

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Pine Grove, 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 Pine Grove.

RAIL

Elizabethtown station

49 mi away
South Wilson Avenue at West High Street
RAIL

Middletown

49 mi away
Union Street and Mill Street
RAIL

Mount Joy

50 mi away
East Henry St. and North Market St.
RAIL

Harrisburg Transportation Center

53 mi away
4th and Chestnut Streets

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Scranton and Whitehall. Straight-line distance: 135.07 mi (217.37 km).

Scranton

#1 Scranton

The third most populous city in Pennsylvania.

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

#2 Whitehall

Borough in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania

Population27,919
Coordinates39.7909300, -77.1094300
Altitude186
CountryUnited States
Start: Scranton (-75.6649, 41.40916)
End: Whitehall (-77.10943, 39.79093)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 266 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)05h 30m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)04h 07m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)03h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)02h 45m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)02h 21m
80 mph (129 km/h)02h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
5.83 gal
22.08 L · about $23.82
Round trip
$47.64
11.66 gal · 44.16 L
Estimated CO2
51.8 kg one way
Round trip: 103.6 kg / 228 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.09 $23.82 $47.64
Mid-grade $4.60 $26.81 $53.62
Premium $4.95 $28.88 $57.76
Diesel $5.98 $34.86 $69.73

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 17, 2026

There is no time difference between Scranton and Whitehall. The current time is 09:27:57.

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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.